Myth #1: If It's Not Broken, Don't Touch It
One big trap that homeowners fall into is thinking that they don't need to enlist the services of an HVAC expert in the Greater Toronto Area from Maple Air Heating and Cooling to take care of their furnace until it breaks. The reality is that regular maintenance can help identify any potential issues when they're small. In addition, regular maintenance ensures that your system is running optimally throughout the winter months.

Myth #2: An Efficient Furnace Is ALL You Need For Ultimate Energy Savings
While investing in an efficient furnace can help to decrease your energy bills throughout those long winter months, it's not the only factor that you need to consider. There are other factors that go into energy savings, such as regular furnace maintenance in the Greater Toronto Area, thermostat settings, and more.  By scheduling a full HVAC assessment from Maple Air Heating and Cooling serving the Greater Toronto Area, you can get a full evaluation of what is costing you extra money. Likely culprits are lack of insulation, low-quality windows, and leaky ductwork. Check out our recent blog post to learn some Ways to Save on Your Heating Bills This Winter.

Myth 3: Bigger Furnace Is Better
While many things in life may seem better if they're bigger, this doesn't hold true for a furnace. When picking out the right furnace for your home, it's important that you choose one that fits the square footage of your home. Our experts at Maple Air Heating and Cooling, serving the Greater Toronto Area, can assist you in determining what size system is right for your home. Just remember that a system that is bigger than what you need for the square footage of your home is just going to cost you more to run than a furnace that is the appropriate size for your home.

Myth #4: You Should Shut Vents To Close Off Heat To Unused Rooms
It's been a long common myth that homeowners should close the vents to their heating system in rooms of their home that they do not use. The truth is that closing vents makes your HVAC system work harder. This is because its job is to distribute heat equally throughout your home. Cold air in those closed-off rooms will continually force your heating system to kick on to combat them. Instead, leave your vents open so that air can flow freely throughout your home. Consider a zoned heating system if you prefer to have distinct temperatures in different rooms. 

Myth #5: It's Okay To Use Duct Tape For Duct Leaks
While we understand that its name may be quite confusing, duct tape should never be used to repair duct leaks. Foil tape specifically designed for duct work is best. Unlike duct tape, foil tape will not melt under high heat conditions. However, it is important to understand that if you are experiencing any damage with your ducts, it may be best to call in a professional from Maple Air Heating and Cooling, serving the Greater Toronto Area, to properly inspect the problem.

Owning a furnace comes with great responsibility. However, you are not expected to know everything about your furnace. If you notice that your furnace is functioning abnormally, our certified technicians at Maple Air Heating and Cooling, serving the Greater Toronto Area, can assist you in uncovering the issue and determining a solution. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and have any necessary repair or furnace maintenance performed.