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Signs of Low Freon in Your Air Conditioner

By Handy Bros. Home Comfort | Date: 01-12-2021

Have you been told that your air conditioner is low on freon? Freon is a refrigerant and the essential element in an air conditioner that allows the unit to draw heat out of your home and replace it with cool air. When your air conditioner is low on freon, it makes sense that it would […]

Furnace Room Safety Tips

By Handy Bros. Home Comfort | Date: 01-10-2021

Many of us take our furnaces for granted. However, without proper care and maintenance, they can not only break down but also be at increased risk for fires and carbon monoxide leaks. Here we offer our top furnace room safety tips to keep your furnace running safely and efficiently. Vacuum and Clean Your Furnace Room […]

The Complete Dehumidifier Guide

By Handy Bros. Home Comfort | Date: 03-08-2021

Sometimes in the heat of summer, an air conditioner just isn’t enough to keep you comfortable. The amount of humidity in the air can make you feel hotter, wetter, and generally just less comfortable – even when your air conditioner is working properly. The amount of moisture in the air can make your home feel uncomfortable and muggy. Excess […]

How to Choose an HVAC Contractor & Three Reasons to Choose a Licensed One

By Handy Bros. Home Comfort | Date: 02-08-2021

Ideally, you’ll end up using the same contractor who installs your furnace or air conditioner for maintenance and repairs moving forward. You develop a relationship with them and come to trust them more over time. So, choosing the right HVAC contractor at the start is important. It can mean the difference between having a stressful […]

Adding a Tankless Water Heater to Your Existing HVAC System

By Handy Bros. Home Comfort | Date: 16-06-2021

Always running low on hot water? Normally, your HVAC technician would recommend that you get a bigger water heater. However, if you don’t have room for that, or you want an unlimited supply of hot water, you can add a tankless water heater to your current HVAC system instead. As a result, you’ll have a […]

What Situations Call for Emergency Water Heater Repair?

By Handy Bros. Home Comfort | Date: 02-06-2021

Water heaters can develop all sorts of problems, but which are emergencies that might be a safety hazard and require you to call your HVAC technician right away? No one wants to call their HVAC company for an emergency unless it really is one. Discover the symptoms of water heater troubles. Learn which you should […]

The Best Finished Basement Heating & Cooling Systems

By Handy Bros. Home Comfort | Date: 02-04-2021

Finishing your basement is a great idea to add value and functional space to your home. Part of your plan should be how you’ll heat the space in the winter and cool it in the summer. There are many different HVAC systems you can rely on to do this for you, but which is right […]

Best Boiler Temperature for Central Heating

By Handy Bros. Home Comfort | Date: 24-03-2021

At Handy Bros ClimateCare we work with home and business owners in Chatham-Kent and surrounding areas to keep boilers and central heating working like clockwork. One of the questions we receive frequently on this subject is regarding the best boiler temperature for central heating. While temperature can vary based on make and model, we generally […]

Why Your Carbon Monoxide Alarm is Beeping

By Handy Bros. Home Comfort | Date: 08-01-2021

If your carbon monoxide alarm is going off, it will follow the alarm pattern listed by the manufacturer. Typically, this is several loud beeps in a pattern, and it won’t let up for more than a few seconds. There are many different patterns between manufacturers, so you need to find out what your alarm pattern […]

How to Maintain Radiant Heating Systems

By Handy Bros. Home Comfort | Date: 04-01-2021

Radiant heating systems are rarer than forced-air heating systems, but they have many advantages. They create and pump out heat without spewing dust everywhere, and they are highly efficient when installed in flooring. Also, to be efficient, they need to be properly maintained. It’s critical to know how to keep these systems running properly so […]

Signs of Low Freon in Your Air Conditioner

Furnace Room Safety Tips

The Complete Dehumidifier Guide

How to Choose an HVAC Contractor & Three Reasons to Choose a Licensed One

Adding a Tankless Water Heater to Your Existing HVAC System

What Situations Call for Emergency Water Heater Repair?

The Best Finished Basement Heating & Cooling Systems

Best Boiler Temperature for Central Heating

Why Your Carbon Monoxide Alarm is Beeping

How to Maintain Radiant Heating Systems

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