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February 1, 2019
A1’s Peter Messenger Featured in Mechanical Business

When Peter was featured in the January/February 2019 issue of Mechanical Business Magazine, he talked about growing up in the family HVAC business, the challenges he’s [...]

A1/Technicians
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July 25, 2018
How Long Does an Air Conditioner Last?

A common question we get from homeowners is how long they can expect an air conditioner to last. While there are a number of different factors [...]

Cooling/AC
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May 30, 2018
Protect the AC During Home Renovations

Summer is the perfect time to get started on an exciting home renovation project, but have you thought about how this could affect your air conditioning [...]

Cooling/AC Other HVAC Topics
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August 2, 2017
Lightning Strikes and Your AC Condenser

This summer we’ve seen extreme amounts of rainfall and high levels of humidity that have produced the perfect conditions for lightning and thunderstorms. Not many homeowners [...]

Cooling/AC Other HVAC Topics
July 19, 2017
Help! My AC Stopped Working!

As the temperature rises and you begin to feel the humidity of summer, often the first thing you want to do is turn the air conditioner [...]

Cooling/AC Service
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July 27, 2016
Air Conditioner Parts Definitions

To get the most out of your air conditioner and the service that is done to it, it’s best to understand the system and the air [...]

Cooling/AC
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June 15, 2016
Tips to Keep Your Air Conditioner Quiet

Your air conditioner is meant to bring you comfort, not noise. We’ve all had that moment when we’re sitting outside enjoying the summer weather and out [...]

Cooling/AC Service
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September 4, 2015
When Should You Turn On Your Heating System?

The weather in the Greater Toronto Area is unpredictable at best. It’s difficult to know when the time to turn on your heating system is. You don’t [...]

Heating/Furnace