When you invite someone in your home to make a repair or install a new piece of hvac equipment, you begin with a list of questions. Among them, you will want to know: Is the contractor honest and ethical? Will he do quality work and install quality equipment? Will he be timely, punctual and follow […]
There is great relief in having Gas…
Did you know switching to gas is as easy as 1-2-3? Step 1: Contact Ottawa Home Services to request a FREE in-home consultation. Step 2: Ottawa Home Services will request the installation of your Natural Gas Meter with Enbridge. Step 3: Usually within One Day – Ottawa Home Services completes the conversion to Gas. The […]
Common Sense Ways to Stay Cooler This Summer
While a tuned-up, efficient air conditioning system is first on the list for staying comfortable, there are also other ways you can hold down your energy use. For starters: Reduce the heat. Turn off your heat producing appliances and electronics during the day when practical or when you’re not using them. These include overhead lights and […]
Great Work! 16th annual ULTIMATE RUN for Men’s Cancers a Success
16th annual ULTIMATE RUN for Men’s Cancers raises just over $200,000 on Sunday. The ULTIMATE RUN for Men’s Cancers has become one of Ottawa’s favourite Father’s Day traditions. Ottawa Home Services was proud to be part of the efforts as participants and sponsors of the 5K Race. Save the date for next year and […]
Residential HVAC Extended Warranty Services
We are pleased to announce McCusker & Company, a leading worldwide provider of consumer and commercial extended warranty services, has signed an agreement with Ottawa Home Services. Ottawa Home Services specializes in the installation, service and maintenance of residential furnaces, air conditioners, boilers and water heaters in the Ottawa, Ontario market. Our company is focused […]
New Safety Code for Residential Natural Draft Boilers
TSSA’s Boilers and Pressure Vessels (BPV) Safety Program regulates all pressure-retaining components manufactured or used in Ontario to ensure boilers, pressure vessels and piping systems conform to the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 and applicable regulations, codes and standards. TSSA is involved in all aspects of the life cycle of pressure vessels: from design, […]
The Energy Wise Shopping List
Often many of us do not really know how to control or reduce our utility bills. There are a number of factors that can affect your energy bill, including the size of your home or apartment, the efficiency of major appliances (e.g. refrigerator, water heater or air conditioner), and whether your home is sealed and […]
Don’t Go One More Summer WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING
Get a Ductless Air Conditioner Also known as a mini-split system Can’t sleep due to those sweltering hot nights? Looking for an alternative to central air conditioning? Now there is relief. Discover our ductless air conditioning systems, ideal for homes currently heated with hot water or electrical baseboards. Ductless air conditioning is perfect for sun rooms, […]
How to Save on Costly A/C Repairs
Ottawa! Now is the time to have your central air conditioners professionally inspected and tuned before the beginning of the cooling season in order to avoid trouble and costly a/c repairs. Follow these tips and keep cool all summer: 1. Have your air conditioner checked annually by a licensed professional working for a reputable insured company. 2. Protect […]
New Reforms to Curb Fraudulent Door-to-Door Sales of Water Heaters in Ottawa
Good news from Ontario’s new Minister of Consumer Services! New protection reforms announced to protect you from aggressive and fraudulent door-to-door sales tactics, particularly for the sale and replacement of water heaters. Read all about it! April 22, 2013 Edition of HRAI Industry News On April 11th, Ontario’s new Minister of Consumer Services, Tracy MacCharles, […]