Furnaces & Air Conditioners

It is recommended by manufactures to have a yearly check on their heating & cooling systems in order to maintain warranty, once in the spring before using your air conditioner and once in the fall before using your furnace.

In the winter season, the breaker for the air conditioner should be switched to off. Most A/C compressors have a crankcase heater that runs 24 hrs a day in the off cycle.

Switch on breaker 24 hrs prior to using the cooling system in spring. This helps warm up the oil that has been sitting over the winter season.

Spraying the condenser fins once year with a garden hose prior to using the cooling system. Clean Air Conditioners will release unwanted heat easier.

Clean out drain fittings and hoses. Build-up can cause condensation to overflow.

If your system has a condensate pump, cleaning it once a year will help prevent future blockages.

Filters

Check filter regularly. When filter packages state they are good for 3 months, it still should be checked monthly. Changing them depends on the cleanliness of the duct system. Most homes with smooth flooring unlike carpets will require service more often. Carpets will trap lint and dust.

As dust and particles are collected, filters become more restrictive, causing the motor to consume more power. A blocked filter can also cause a unit malfunction.

Hot Water Tanks

Change the Anode rod every 1 – 3 years depending on the quality of the water entering the tank. This will help prevent build-up on elements for Electric Water Heaters and thermostat bulb for Gas Water Heaters.

Draining and flushing the Hot Water Tank once a year will help prevent build-up at the bottom of the tank. This process is only effective on newer tanks. Build-up on older tanks may not break away from the tank.

Thermostats

A room thermostat should be located on an inside wall away from windows, door and/or any heat producing products like lamps and electronic equipment.

21 degrees Celsius or 70 degrees Fahrenheit is the normal room temperature.

Thermostats should not be set lower than 16C/60F in winter. With a temperature setting below this point may shorten the life of the furnace.

During the summer months we recommend to maintain a constant temperature. A normal temperature is between 21C – 25C. Air conditioning systems are designed to reduce the humidity and the temperature drops with it. The difference in temperature from inside to outside should not exceed 10C/18F.

Digital Thermostats

During the winter months set the temperature 4C/7F lower when your home is unoccupied for long periods.

Vacation Mode

When going on vacation, changing you heating/cooling system thermostat to 16C/60F for winter and 28C/83F for summer will save energy. You can also turn the thermostat on your hot water heater lower or on most system to VACATION.

Supply Registers & Return Grilles

Keeping these vents free from obstruction will allow your system to flow evenly and efficiently.

FYI (For Your Information)

Carbon monoxide takes the place of oxygen in blood cells. This reduces delivery of the oxygen to your vital organs.

Most people spend 60% of their day at home. That’s breathing in close to 10,000 liters of air a day. Air indoors can be 5 to 70 times more polluted than the outdoor air.

History

When Willis Carrier invented the first system for “manufactured weather” in 1902, he sparked an industry that revolutionized the way in which we live, work and play. From that defining moment – and through to the present day – Carrier has been a company built on a legacy of innovation. For more than a century, our research, expertise and forethought have resulted in market-leading innovations and “firsts” that have shaped and defined the heating, air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Through our history of product excellence and committed customer service, we have evolved into a global company serving millions of people and businesses in 172 countries on six continents around the world.