What do I expect after my project is complete?
Thank you so much for choosing Otto Heating and Cooling LTD to complete your project! You may be wondering what needs to be done after the crew leaves your home. Our office is very diligent at registering equipment, following up with the City and gathering warranty information. Once the crew leaves your home, there is […]
Your deposit is in – What happens next?
Here is a list of things we regularly do leading to a job, not necessarily in this order. At this point, all that is left is to install your new equipment! Wonder what happens after the crew completes the work and accepts payment? Click here.
MERV Rating Chart
Comparing Single-Stage, Two-Stage, And Variable Capacity Furnaces And ACs
What is the Difference Between First-Stage, Two-Stage and Variable Capacity Furnaces and Air Conditioners? Compare Different Kinds of Furnaces There are three kinds of furnaces* available, today. Know your options. Please see the chart and diagram below to understand the differences. *While this post specifically describes furnaces, the same applies for air conditioners. SINGLE […]
What Does An HRV Do
In an effort to make homes more efficient, modern building codes have made our homes air tight. With air trapped inside, the result is stale air stuck inside your home. How can we efficiently get cleaner and healthier outside air into your home? With a Heat Recovery Ventilator! An HRV captures heat from the stale air leaving your […]
When Is It Time to Replace Your Furnace?
Has a sudden drop in temperature made it very apparent that your heating system is not running quite right? Or maybe you’ve noticed that your heating costs are increasing. What are some other signs that your furnace may not be running at its peak? When is retiring and replacing your furnace the best option? […]
Humidity, is it important to consider?
Well let’s face it. Winter is coming… The weather always seems to be a topic of discussion and as we are gaining speed towards the winter months it’s a part of daily conversation. As the weather gets colder, we slowly start to move towards finding indoor activities and this makes it important to think about […]
HVAC Acronyms And Ratings Explained
What does HVAC really mean? HVAC Acronyms and Ratings Explained When I go to people’s homes to provide HVAC quotes, I want the process to be valuable and informative. When describing our product offerings, often, each item has its own rating system. This can be confusing!!AFUE, MERV…What does it all mean? Let’s take a quick look at some common ratings. What […]
Furnace Not Working – What Should I do?
Furnaces tend to stop working at the worst time – When the weather is the coldest and the furnace is working the hardest. If your furnace is not working – what should you do? The basic function of a furnace is: If one of these steps doesn’t happen, the furnace won’t work. Here are a […]
Should I buy a Heat Pump for my Edmonton Home?
Have you been hearing about heat pumps more and more? The Federal Government has been offering large rebates on heat pump installations, as they continue to encourage Canadian residents to make their homes more efficient. There are very good reasons to consider one for your home. 1. Not a new product Heat pumps have been […]