by bestkeptsecret | Oct 21, 2026 | Furnaces, News
For modern, high-efficiency heating systems, water production is not a glitch; it’s actually a characteristic of normal operation. However, when that water ends up on your floor or causes your system to shut down unexpectedly, it signals an internal drainage...
by bestkeptsecret | Oct 14, 2026 | Heating, News
If you live on the Hamilton Mountain, you have likely noticed that your furnace runs more and your heating bill is higher than a friend’s down in the Lower City. This happens because Hamilton is topographically split by the Niagara Escarpment. Homes on the...
by bestkeptsecret | Sep 16, 2026 | News
Noticed a red light flashing on your furnace? Don’t panic. That light is simply your system’s way of communicating error codes and safety alerts. Modern high-efficiency furnaces and heat pumps use integrated circuit boards with diagnostic LEDs to...
by bestkeptsecret | Sep 4, 2026 | News
When shopping for a new HVAC unit, you want an installer who does the job safely and correctly. Searching for “how to find a good HVAC installer” will quickly lead you to licensing and insurance requirements, along with acronyms like TSSA and HRAI. You may...
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 26, 2026 | Furnaces, News
When shopping for a new furnace, you’ll see various AFUE ratings. High-efficiency furnaces carry AFUE ratings between 95% and 98%. Older, mid-efficiency furnaces usually sit around 80%. Over time, wear and tear drops that efficiency even lower. So, is a 90%+ AFUE...