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Category: Heating & Cooling HVAC Blog

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Zenith technician performing furnace maintenance in an Ottawa home, with airflow and filter check, technician inspection and condensate drain check
Importance of Furnace Maintenance
Regular furnace maintenance helps improve efficiency, reduce unexpected breakdowns, and keep your heating system running safely through Ottawa winters.
Why is my basement too cold while the second floor is too hot

Question: I have a two-story house with a basement, equipped with a central forced air gas furnace with a central air conditioner. Why is my basement too cold while the second floor is too hot? Answer: This common issue is often due to poor air circulation and an imbalance in your HVAC system. Here are […]

What is Humidity?

Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor present in the air. What is the relationship between humidity and temperature? The relationship between humidity and temperature is essential to understand: 1. Relative Humidity (RH): This is a measure of how much water vapor is in the air compared to the maximum amount the air could […]

Why is My Furnace Red Tagged

What does it mean when your furnace is red-tagged? A red tag is placed on your furnace by a licensed technician when the furnace is not safe or not compliant with the regulations code. This can be due to a defective heat exchanger since it can release carbon monoxide into your home What to do […]

Zenith Eco Energy furnace protection plans comparison: Essential Plan and Plus Plan annual price, maintenance, diagnostic fee, parts and labour coverage
What Is a Furnace Protection Plan, and Is It Worth It?
A furnace protection plan helps make repair costs more predictable. It combines annual maintenance with a reduced diagnostic fee and coverage toward eligible furnace repairs.
Life Span of furnace Hot Water Tank, Air Conditioner

“What is the Life Span of Furnace?” “When do I need to replace my air conditioner?” These are very common questions asked by our customers. We’ve decided to answer your biggest air conditioner and furnace questions with an infographic. The best way to extend the life of your air conditioner, furnace, and hot water tank is […]

The Next Generation Nest Thermostat

Nest Thermostat Nest Thermostat is taking Ottawa by storm. Every day, more people take control of their home heating and cooling systems by installing brand new Nest Thermostats. its popularity is due to all its new features that help you control your home temperature more efficiently, and help you save money. We thought we would spotlight […]

What is HVAC?

What is HVAC? HVAC stands for “heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.” Every building has HVAC systems. We need these systems to stay cool during the hot summer and warm during the freezing winter. These systems include furnaces, thermostats, central air, air quality, and more. There are generally three things we do: 1. Installation If you’re […]