Last December ended with some of the coldest local temperatures on record and that trend carried right on into the new year. It was certainly the sort of weather that made you grateful for a warm and cozy home! In case history repeats itself, here are a few preventative steps that will help protect your […]
All homeowners strive to find the home comfort system that will best serve their needs year-round, while also fitting within their energy budget. Most Canadians rely on air conditioning during the warmer months and a furnace when it gets cold outside. Wouldn’t it be great to have a device that does both? Heat pumps offer […]
One inevitability in life is the continued advancement of technology. So many of the things we take for granted every day would have seemed like science fiction at the turn of the century. These changes extend into almost every aspect of our lives, including our home comfort systems. Here are some of the ways in […]
By now, you’ve probably heard the buzz about technology that can turn your home ‘smart’. But what is it that makes these devices so smart? A smart home device is one you can control with a remote, smartphone, tablet or even your own voice. Wireless connectivity has become a feature in everything from appliances to […]
A furnace is the heart of your home heating system. You want it running with full efficiency, especially as we head into the coldest months of the season. However, when a furnace starts acting up, it may not be obvious whether it’s a question of repairing or replacing it with a new furnace. Your best […]
At the end of a long and tiring day, there is nothing better than a hot shower…and nothing worse than having it turn cold on you! Running Out of Hot Water? Hot water woes are common in some households, especially ones with multiple family members. However, that need not be the case. Here are three […]
High on the list of the worst things that can happen in winter is having no heat. This is especially so in Canada, where our winter season is so cold, a house can become frigid in almost no time. Let’s say the awful has indeed happened: your furnace has conked out, leaving you with no heat. […]
When he opened the doors to Atlas Service Co. on Toronto’s Yorkville Avenue in 1932, Harry L. Bach had a modest vision: to provide an honest, reliable service for customers he cared about, while doing his best to care for the community around him. Today, we still do our best at AtlasCare to give back […]
Winter is on the way. By now, you have already cleaned up the yard, prepared the outside of your home, and made arrangements to swap out your all-seasons for snow tires. However, have you thought about what you still need to do inside your home this time of year? Here are seven ways to get […]