A wood-burning fireplace or stove can be a valuable addition to your home, offering both warmth and functionality. However, ensuring your chimney is properly maintained is crucial for safety and efficiency. There are two key services for chimney upkeep: cleaning and sweeping. This guide explores the differences and benefits of these services and why certified…
DetailsA traditional way to heat homes throughout Canada is with a wood stove. While some homeowners have opted for modern advancements with HVAC systems, wood stoves are still popular. In fact, in 2019, a survey by Stats Canada showed that nearly one-fifth of Canadians (19%) owned a wood stove at their primary residence. Whether you’ve…
DetailsWhether you’ve owned your home for a while or recently moved in, keeping up with seasonal maintenance tasks is a constant chore. Plus, with all the information available online, even something as simple as getting your ducts cleaned can be confusing. Lucky for you, our team at Top Hat has compiled this easy guide to…
DetailsHeat recovery ventilators (HRVs) are growing in popularity with homeowners across the country. Whether you’ve heard about them or are just starting your research, these Energy Star-certified ventilation devices are perhaps best known for their ability to use less energy compared to standard models. However, they also offer several other benefits. From lower energy bills…
DetailsA well-functioning fireplace can create a cozy, inviting atmosphere in your home, but it requires regular maintenance to ensure safety and efficiency. If you’ve noticed odd smells, poor fire performance, or smoke filling the room, these could be signs that your chimney is overdue for a thorough cleaning. Creosote buildup, animal nests, or other blockages…
DetailsHow to Prepare Your Home for the Summer Canadians love spending the summer lounging in the backyard, enjoying the outdoor weather, and soaking in the sun. What they don’t love is being stuck outside repairing the home in the hot, humid heat. To avoid spending the better part of the year working on your home,…
DetailsAs temperatures drop and you reach for the thermostat, encountering a burning smell from your heater can be alarming. While it’s easy to jump to conclusions about serious malfunctions or impending doom for your HVAC system, there are several benign reasons why your heater might smell like it’s burning. From the accumulation of dust during…
DetailsIf you’ve been coughing, sneezing, or just feeling under the weather lately, it may be due to your indoor air quality. Regardless of the season, keeping the air you breathe in your home clean can help eliminate particles that make us sick. In this post, we’ll review some ways to improve indoor air quality, including…
DetailsMost people don’t realize the true importance of duct cleaning until their HVAC system struggles to keep up. This guide reviews why duct cleaning in the winter is a great idea, in no small part, because it can improve your air quality and overall health. Here are the reasons you should schedule a duct cleaning…
DetailsGas Fireplace Maintenance: How Often and What’s Required? The fall and winter are great times to think about gas fireplace maintenance. There’s nothing more cozy during the colder months than cuddling up with loved ones in front of the fireplace, so you want to ensure it’s working just as it should be. This guide reviews…
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