What Is a Heat Pump?

What Is a Heat Pump? An air source heat pump on the side of a home being installed in the North East of England. The house is aiming to be sustainable. There is a construction worker with a hard hat and reflective jacket holding a digital tablet, talking to the home owner who is showing her documents.

What’s the best way to preserve resources? Working with what you already have. Heat pumps make your Toronto home more comfortable by using heat that already exists. It pushes heat from outdoors to indoors (to warm) or pulls heat from indoors to outdoors (to cool).

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Help! I Have No Hot Water

Help! I Have No Hot Water. Shower Head with Water Stream on Black Background.

There are few things more annoying than running out of hot water in the middle of a shower. But do not fret if this happens. It is more than likely an issue with your hot water heater.

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Video – Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

Video - Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air? Woman cold at desk and text reads, "Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?”

There are a few things to check in your home in the case that your furnace is blowing cold air, such as your thermostat settings, air filter, and your home’s ductwork. If you can’t figure out the issue, give us a call and we will inspect your furnace.

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How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency

How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency. Couple sitting on the floor drinking out of mugs and eating breakfast.

If you are in the market for a new heat pump, efficiency is probably a key factor in your search. The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has a universal ranking system for heating and cooling units that serves to help. 

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Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality. Clean house with clean air.

Improving the indoor air quality (IAQ) at your Mississauga home or business makes sense on so many levels. Consider your health, your comfort, and your household budget. It’s hard to imagine a more important investment than improving the air you breathe!

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Preparing Your HVAC System for the Fall

Preparing Your HVAC System for the Fall. Young Blue-Collar Man Portrait In a Back Yard During The Fall Smiling at the Camera.

As the saying goes, “Time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are gone, moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Richmond Hill you need to think about preparing your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for fall maintenance.

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Video – When Do I Need to Replace My Air Conditioner?

Signs you may need a new ac unit. animated picture of an air conditioning unit on a green background.

The central air conditioning system is a simple pleasure of everyday life. Your home should be a place where you can relax. On a hot day, cool air is essential to your relaxation. If you take good care of your air conditioner with annual inspections and monthly filter swaps, it should last 10 to 15 years.

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Video – Energy Saving Tip 1

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It is no secret that your oven will toast your house up and cooking on a cold day is nice sometimes, but on a hot day it will warm your house up in an unnecessary way. Try to utilize the opportunity you might have to cook outside.

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Why Do I Need AC Maintenance Now?

Image of technician working with AC unit. Why Do I Need AC Maintenance Now?

At V and P Enterprises, we recommend getting your air conditioning unit serviced and cleaned at least once a year. The optimum time is in the spring to ensure your system will run with the most efficiency during the hottest summer months.

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What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning? Photo of a carbon monoxide detector in home.

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is known as the silent killer for a reason—it can easily go undetected and cause illness and even death. It’s critical to learn how to prevent carbon monoxide leaks in your Richmond Hill home—as well as what the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are in case you are exposed.

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5 Common AC Problems

Bag of repairman's work tools, screwdriver on top of air conditioner unit outside brick home. 5 Common AC Problems blog.

V & P Enterprises is always eager to educate our Toronto area customers on heating and cooling home care. Whether you have an AC, furnace, heat pump, or ductless mini split, we want you to get the most out of your investment.

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