Tips, guides, and thinking on maintenance, efficiency, and indoor air quality in Halifax homes.
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For most homes the rule is simple: clean filters every 1 to 3 months, and book a professional deep clean at least once a year.
A dirty heat pump gives warning signs before it stops working. Here are the seven most common ones to watch for.
A musty smell from your heat pump is usually coming from inside the indoor unit — not the filter.
Filter rinsing is good maintenance. But it covers maybe 20% of the job. Here's what professional cleaning adds.
The coil is where heat transfer actually happens. When it's dirty, the whole system suffers.
Indoor heat pump leaks are usually a drainage problem — and a dirty unit makes them much more likely.
If your heat pump starts winter dirty, it works harder than it needs to — through every cold day of the season.
Pets add hair and dander to the air every day. Here's how that affects your heat pump and what to do about it.
Tenants may not clean filters, and landlords may not notice problems until there is a complaint. Scheduled cleaning prevents both.
A ductless mini-split and a ducted heat pump need different cleaning approaches. Here's how to tell them apart.
Your heat pump conditions indoor air. Your HRV refreshes it. If either system is dirty, you feel it.
Manufacturers recommend annual cleaning, but Halifax's salt air and humidity mean your system may need attention sooner.
Musty smells, window condensation, and higher energy bills are just the start. Here's what to watch for before your HRV fails.
Nova Scotia winters are tough on heat pumps. Here's how to keep yours running efficiently through February.
Filter rinsing is a great start, but here's why a professional deep clean reaches where you can't.
Musty, sour, or 'dirty sock' smells almost always point to one thing. And it's not your filter.
Mould grows in heat pumps faster than you'd think. Here are the signs and what to do about it.
A straight-up breakdown of what heat pump cleaning costs in Halifax. And what should be included at every price point.
Professional cleaning doesn't void your warranty. In most cases, it's required to keep it valid.
A walk-through of exactly what happens during a deep clean. Start to finish.
A dirty heat pump can cost you 10-25% more in electricity. Here's the math.
Picking between ductless and ducted comes down to your home's layout, your budget, and how you actually live in it.
HRVs suit Nova Scotia's cold winters. ERVs handle summer humidity better. Here's how to decide.
