Emerald Sheet Metal Ltd. https://www.emeraldsheetmetal.com HVAC Contractor Fri, 04 Sep 2020 02:03:20 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.1 https://www.emeraldsheetmetal.com/i/2020/03/cropped-Emerald-Sheet-Metal-new-1-32x32.jpg Emerald Sheet Metal Ltd. https://www.emeraldsheetmetal.com 32 32 Electric furnace https://www.emeraldsheetmetal.com/electric-furnace/ Mon, 03 Aug 2020 18:15:40 +0000 https://www.emeraldsheetmetal.com/?p=233 Your electric furnace has one filter on the return side where the duct connects to the furnace. Replace the filter monthly no matter what they look like. This will keep the duct/furnace and A/C evaporator coil clean. Opt for the cheaper version when choosing a furnace filter as frequent replacement is more important than the quality.
If you are diligent on your replacement there is no maintenance for the electric furnace.

]]> Gas Furnace https://www.emeraldsheetmetal.com/gas-furnace/ Mon, 03 Aug 2020 17:59:34 +0000 https://www.emeraldsheetmetal.com/?p=223 Your gas furnace has one 25x16x1″ filter on the return side where the duct connects to the furnace. Replace the filter monthly no matter what they look like. This will keep the duct/furnace and A/C evaporator coil clean. Opt for the cheaper version when choosing a furnace filter as frequent replacement is more important than the quality.

Remember to check the two outside vents for frost and ice build-up. (2″-3″pvc pipes)
Always make sure you have a working carbon monoxide detector in your home.

Please phone hydro for any gas emergencies before calling a service company.

]]> Projects https://www.emeraldsheetmetal.com/projects/ Mon, 03 Aug 2020 15:17:20 +0000 https://www.emeraldsheetmetal.com/?p=217 Furnace maintenance https://www.emeraldsheetmetal.com/furnace-maintenance/ Mon, 03 Aug 2020 14:50:43 +0000 https://www.emeraldsheetmetal.com/?p=202 Air Conditioner maintenance https://www.emeraldsheetmetal.com/air-conditioner-maintenance/ Mon, 03 Aug 2020 14:42:17 +0000 https://www.emeraldsheetmetal.com/?p=194 Keep an eye on the outside unit as time goes by. The coil face outside (fins behind the metal grate all around the unit) will get dirty with dust and leaves with time. Just wash the coil face out with a hose. All the debris will fall to the bottom and wash out.

Once you are ready to shut the A/C down for the year (usually in fall). Turn the A/C breaker off.

Wash it out in the spring and turn the breaker back on.
And wait for summer to arrive!

Note: running the AC on cold days may do damage to the system.

]]> HRV maintenance https://www.emeraldsheetmetal.com/hrv-maintenance/ Mon, 03 Aug 2020 14:40:21 +0000 https://www.emeraldsheetmetal.com/?p=190 For safety reasons make sure the HRV is turned off and unplugged when performing any maintenance.
Your HRV has 2 filters and 1 big “HRV” core. Maintenance includes vacuuming the 2 small filters and rinsing them under running water every 3 months. Please only reinsert the filters once fully air dried.
The main core needs to be cleaned once a year. Simply pull it out and soak it for 5 hours in warm soapy water. Make sure it is fully submerged as most of the cores are flat.
Wiping the inside of the HRV while the core is soaking is always a good idea.
Once the core is rinsed it can be put back into the unit.

Don’t forget to regularly check the 2 HRV hoods, one dryer hood and one range hood outside. Make sure they are free of any debris that could be blocking it such as leaves, bugs or snow.
Doing this regularly will keep mold and allergens out.
Remember the HRV brings fresh air into your house, so let’s make sure we keep that air “fresh”.

note: The HRV will bring great benefit to your home during the winter by drawing moisture out and replacing it with fresh air. The use of your HRV in less crucial in the summer as the A/C will already dehumidify your home.

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