Ottawa HVAC: New Canadians and Carbon Monoxide Education

We want to take this opportunity to remind our newest citizens from warmer climates to educate themselves on their heating equipment. Proper care and working knowledge of your Furnace is vital. Signs and symptoms of Carbon Monoxide dangers should also be reviewed. Please take a moment to review the TSSA video below. You can also contact our office for any questions […]

Top 5 Things to consider when buying an A/C

The Cooling season is just around the corner and we wanted to share some tips on what to think about before you invest in a new AC. 1.What size unit do you need? Sizing is based on Tons of cooling. It’s not always better to go bigger (for more horsepower?) or smaller (for more savings?) […]

Minto Ottawa gets ready for Net Zero

Minto Homes is one of our distinguished Builders and has been chosen to participate in the NRC (Natural Resources Canada) Net Zero challenge. The Concept of Net Zero is simple, the house should produce as much energy as it wastes, having a Net Zero effect on the Environment. This will impact how mechanical systems are […]

Ottawa HVAC : Don’t be a cheapo when it comes to your safety

Your safety is our first concern. The HVAC industry is regulated by several bodies including the TSSA, HRAI, College of Trades, WSIB and Ministry of Labour . We only hire certified technicians and are constantly monitoring our staff to stay on top of compliance requirements. It’s a full time job and one that we take […]

HVAC Education, What is a BTU?

At Ambassador Dearie HVAC, we believe an educated customer is a better customer. We will attempt to explain some of the more common phrases and terms you might hear discussed when asking about heating or cooling products. Today, we are tackling the basic unit of measurement for HVAC, the BTU. The British Thermal Unit or […]

HVAC Education, What is SEER?

Spring is here officially, yet it still seems like winter, especially in Ottawa. Many of our new homeowners who have moved in last fall still need to decide on installing a Central Air Conditioning unit. So I wanted to list a few of the more common concerns or questions we get this time of year. […]