Furnace Prices In 2023 | Toronto & GTA

Are you looking for a new furnace in Toronto? Our comprehensive guide to furnace prices in Toronto will help you understand the factors that impact the cost of a new furnace and installation, including the size of the furnace, its efficiency rating, and the complexity of the peojct. Get started by comparing quotes from local heating and cooling…
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Omega Heat Pump Flashing LPS Red Light. What Does It Mean?

A red low-pressure switch (LPS) light on a condo heat pump circuit board or control panel typically indicates that the system is experiencing low refrigerant pressure. The LPS is a safety pressure switch that is designed to shut off the heat pump if the refrigerant pressure in the system becomes too low. When the light…
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How To Tender Your Building Fan Coil or Heat Pump Projects?

Many property managers struggle with older In-Suite HVAC systems once they pass the expected life expectancy. Whether you are looking to do annual/semi-annual maintenance or building a wide HVAC retrofit project, the board of directors will need to have a proper tendering process to select the right contractor for your building. Here we outlined a…
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How Long Do Fan Coil Units Last? – Home Trade Standards

How Long Do Fan Coil Units Last? Fan Coil units are designed to operate for 20 years according to manufacturer specifications. Studies found many risks associated with fan coil systems exceeding 20 years of lifespan. Fan Coils are the most commonly installed HVAC systems in Toronto’s low rise & high rise residential condo buildings. Fan…
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What Are The Best Heat Pumps For My Condo? – Toronto & GTA

Our clients often ask, “what is the best heat pump for my condo?”  We are restricted by Condo HVAC requirements, space, compatibility, and liability issues. Therefore, we may only have a few choices when selecting the correct replacement heat pump system for your condo. Condo Heat Pump System Condo Heat pump System performs different from…
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Why Is a Bad Smell Coming Out of My Condo HVAC System?

Do you smell musty in your home? Bad odour is one of the most reported problems by condo residents. This is mainly due to the lack of HVAC maintenance in your condo suite. Filter replacement isn’t only enough to have perfect indoor air quality. During the summer months, condensation causes a lot of moisture &…
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When Do Condos Turn On Air Conditioning?

With the warmer weather approaching in April & May, most condo buildings with fan coil unit turn off the building central boiler system. At this time, you may not have heating or cooling. Normally building management post public announcement in the building common area to notify residents about switch over dates. Once the building chiller…
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What To Expect Before & After Condo Fan Coil Replacement?

If you’re currently scheduled for a fan coil retrofit project, here is how you can prepare before & after the work is completed. Book the service elevator for the day of installation. Ensure there is a minimum of 6 ft or 2 Metres clearance around the fan coil area. Our technicians will use different tools,…
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6 Ways To Eliminate Excessive Humidity & Condensation Levels In Your Condo?

Condensation & excessive levels of humidity can cause potential problems for your condo apartment. Most Toronto condo owners and property managers have to deal with some degree of challenge regarding excessive humidity in the apartment. Now in Toronto, the majority of downtown waterfront condos suffer more during hotter summer days because of Lake Ontario water…
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6 Reasons Your Condo Gets Too Hot or Too Cold In The Winter? – Condo Tips

Many condo owners in Toronto contact us when they feel like the temperature in their space is either too hot or too cold consistently. This is one of the most reported problems in residential low-rise & high-rise buildings. In this guide, we would like to examine six (6) common causes of in-suite temperature imbalances and…
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What’s The Best HVAC System For My Condo?

If you live in a condo with an old or Broken HVAC system & wondering what is the best Condo HVAC replacement for your current unit, this article is for you!  As Toronto Condo Buildings get older, residents start to face the frequency of visits with their existing heating & air conditioning systems. The first step to select the…
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3 Reasons Why Your Condo HVAC Is Not Working & How To Fix It

Is your condo HVAC no working? Did you know that condo residents are for mostly all in-suite heating & air conditioning issues in low rise and high rise condos in Toronto & GTA?We understand that it could be frustrating to have problems with your condo heating unit when you need them the most during the…
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A man speaking with an HVAC technician because his Condo HVAC is not working

Is your condo HVAC no working?

Did you know that condo residents are for mostly all in-suite heating & air conditioning issues in low rise and high rise condos in Toronto & GTA?

We understand that it could be frustrating to have problems with your condo heating unit when you need them the most during the coldest times of the year. Especially when it’s hard to find the right HVAC Technician to fix the problem. Sometimes the problem is simpler than what it looks like. Therefore, we recommend trying the following before calling a Condo HVAC Technician

Here are the 3 common solutions to fix your condo heating & Air Conditioner system without calling a technician:

1. Reset Your System From the Electrical Breaker Panel Box

The breaker panel controls all the power distribution in your home. It is typically labelled as “Furnace” “Air Conditioner” “Heating” “HVAC” “Heat Pump” “PTAC” or “Fan Coil“. Once you find out which breaker switch belongs to your HVAC unit then flip the switch off and ON after a few seconds. This will allow your HVAC system to reboot itself. 

Condo-HVAC-Fix-Breaker-Panel Toronto GTA North York Brampton Markham DownTown

NOTE: Sometimesthere could be a time delay on the thermostat. Please allow at least 20 minutes before you test the heating again. 

How Do I Test? Just a simple check. Put the thermostat on the heating mode. Change the 80F 27 Celsius. After 20 minutes, Hold your hands close to the air vents to feel the airflow and temperature of the system.

2. Make Sure the Filter Isn’t Dirty

Dirty filters restrict air circulation throughout your home. Hence, the system will high pressure on restricted air circulation & ultimately cut off the power to protect itself from overheating. If you have a fan coil system, you could burn your fan motor.

Condo-Dirty-Filter-Fan-Coil-Heat-Pump Hometrades Toronto GTA HVAC maintenance Installation Markham North York

3. Check Your Building Common Area For An Emergency Notice

Building managements or superintendents often post emergency announcements in the common areas of the buildings such as lobby or elevator to let the residents know about any upcoming central HVAC shut down due to Emergency, maintenance, or annual switch over from heating to cooling or cooling to heating.

Central-Building-Heating-Problem-Property-Manager HVAC Toronto GTA Ontario Markham North York Brampton

Some In-suite HVAC systems are connected to the building central pump, boiler & chiller systems. If your building HVAC or plumbing system experience malfunction due to mechanical problems, then your in-suite HVAC system can be affected until this problem is fully addressed. 

Please contact a Condo HVAC Specialists to determine if this is a building issue or an in-suite HVAC problem.

Can I Use My Condo Heating & Air Conditioning All Year Around?

1. If you have a 2-Pipe Fan Coil System, you can either use heating or cooling at one time. Most buildings switch to air conditioning sometimes in May & June and Switch to heating in September & October. Learn more about 2 pipes versus 4 pipes fan coil here.

2. Water source heat pump systems are connected to independent water loops in the building. The water is responsible to keep the compressor from overheating in summer or regulate the compressor from freezing in the wintertime. If the water temperature or water flow level fluctuates, your system automatically shuts down to protect the compressor from complete failures. 

3. If You own a Condo Pack or Magic Pak Unit, can use Heating & Air Conditioning all year around. 

4. If you own a PTAC unit, you can also use Heating & Air Conditioning All Year Around.

6 Common Condo HVAC Problems:

  1. No Heating or Air Conditioning 
  2. In-sufficient Airflow or No AirFlow
  3. Banging Sound or Noise Problems
  4. Water Leak or Flood In The Suite 
  5. Bad Musty Smell or Burning Smell From The HVAC System
  6. Digital Thermostat is Not Connected or Display Nothing on The Screen 

 

Is your condo HVAC not working? Do you need Condo HVAC Repair & Maintenance? Please contact Us directly at 416-736-7001 or email us at [email protected].

A man speaking with an HVAC technician because his Condo HVAC is not working

Is your condo HVAC no working?

Did you know that condo residents are for mostly all in-suite heating & air conditioning issues in low rise and high rise condos in Toronto & GTA?

We understand that it could be frustrating to have problems with your condo heating unit when you need them the most during the coldest times of the year. Especially when it’s hard to find the right HVAC Technician to fix the problem. Sometimes the problem is simpler than what it looks like. Therefore, we recommend trying the following before calling a Condo HVAC Technician

Here are the 3 common solutions to fix your condo heating & Air Conditioner system without calling a technician:

1. Reset Your System From the Electrical Breaker Panel Box

The breaker panel controls all the power distribution in your home. It is typically labelled as “Furnace” “Air Conditioner” “Heating” “HVAC” “Heat Pump” “PTAC” or “Fan Coil“. Once you find out which breaker switch belongs to your HVAC unit then flip the switch off and ON after a few seconds. This will allow your HVAC system to reboot itself. 

Condo-HVAC-Fix-Breaker-Panel Toronto GTA North York Brampton Markham DownTown

NOTE: Sometimesthere could be a time delay on the thermostat. Please allow at least 20 minutes before you test the heating again. 

How Do I Test? Just a simple check. Put the thermostat on the heating mode. Change the 80F 27 Celsius. After 20 minutes, Hold your hands close to the air vents to feel the airflow and temperature of the system.

2. Make Sure the Filter Isn’t Dirty

Dirty filters restrict air circulation throughout your home. Hence, the system will high pressure on restricted air circulation & ultimately cut off the power to protect itself from overheating. If you have a fan coil system, you could burn your fan motor.

Condo-Dirty-Filter-Fan-Coil-Heat-Pump Hometrades Toronto GTA HVAC maintenance Installation Markham North York

3. Check Your Building Common Area For An Emergency Notice

Building managements or superintendents often post emergency announcements in the common areas of the buildings such as lobby or elevator to let the residents know about any upcoming central HVAC shut down due to Emergency, maintenance, or annual switch over from heating to cooling or cooling to heating.

Central-Building-Heating-Problem-Property-Manager HVAC Toronto GTA Ontario Markham North York Brampton

Some In-suite HVAC systems are connected to the building central pump, boiler & chiller systems. If your building HVAC or plumbing system experience malfunction due to mechanical problems, then your in-suite HVAC system can be affected until this problem is fully addressed. 

Please contact a Condo HVAC Specialists to determine if this is a building issue or an in-suite HVAC problem.

Can I Use My Condo Heating & Air Conditioning All Year Around?

1. If you have a 2-Pipe Fan Coil System, you can either use heating or cooling at one time. Most buildings switch to air conditioning sometimes in May & June and Switch to heating in September & October. Learn more about 2 pipes versus 4 pipes fan coil here.

2. Water source heat pump systems are connected to independent water loops in the building. The water is responsible to keep the compressor from overheating in summer or regulate the compressor from freezing in the wintertime. If the water temperature or water flow level fluctuates, your system automatically shuts down to protect the compressor from complete failures. 

3. If You own a Condo Pack or Magic Pak Unit, can use Heating & Air Conditioning all year around. 

4. If you own a PTAC unit, you can also use Heating & Air Conditioning All Year Around.

6 Common Condo HVAC Problems:

  1. No Heating or Air Conditioning 
  2. In-sufficient Airflow or No AirFlow
  3. Banging Sound or Noise Problems
  4. Water Leak or Flood In The Suite 
  5. Bad Musty Smell or Burning Smell From The HVAC System
  6. Digital Thermostat is Not Connected or Display Nothing on The Screen 

 

Is your condo HVAC not working? Do you need Condo HVAC Repair & Maintenance? Please contact Us directly at 416-736-7001 or email us at [email protected].