Condo ERV Repair & Maintenance – Toronto & GTA
ERV, also known as Energy Recovery Ventilator, is an integral part of a home’s ventilation system. These systems are designed to improve indoor air quality by bringing fresh outdoor air while exhausting stale indoor air. They work by transferring the energy from the outgoing exhaust air to the incoming fresh air, which helps to precondition…
Flashing HPS Red Light on Your Condo Heat Pump System
If you notice a red high-pressure switch (HPS) light on your condo heat pump’s circuit board, it typically signals an issue related to elevated refrigerant pressure. The HPS serves as a safety mechanism, designed to deactivate the heat pump compressor when refrigerant pressure becomes excessively high. This illuminated light indicates a potential problem requiring expert…
Why Do Condo Heat Pumps Fail In Winter?
Condo Heat Pumps aka Water Source Heat Pumps have different requirements during heating or air conditioning seasons. By understanding these requirements and taking preventative measures, residents & property managers can ensure optimal performance throughout the cold season. What Are The 5 Most Common Reasons Condo Heat Pumps Fail During Winter? 1. Low Water Temperature Low…
Who’s Responsible for In-Suite HVAC Repairs in Condos?
In general, condo owners are typically responsible for emergency repairs and maintenance of their in-suite heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) systems, including fan coils, heat pumps, ERV, bathroom fans, exhaust fans, and other appliances.While buildings may generally conduct annual or semi-annual maintenance, cleaning, and filter changes, this is not a requirement but rather done…
Why My Condo Heater Blowing Cold Air?
If you’re a condo owner, you know how important it is to have a functional heating system during the colder months. Unfortunately, there may come a time when your condo heater starts to blow cold air instead of hot. This can be frustrating, but there are several steps you can take to fix the problem.…
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…
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 &…
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…
All You Need To Know About Fan Coil Replacement – Before & After
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,…
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…
Regularly Changing the Air Filter in Your Condo – Toronto & GTA
If you live in a condo, you may be wondering what filter size or quality needs to be used for your condo HVAC system. We will discuss briefly what’s best for your equipment.  There are two common filters used in vertically stacked HVAC systems. 1. Wireframe Filters 2. Pleated Filter.  Wireframe Filters  These filters are…