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Gas Furnaces
Gas Furnaces
High Efficiency Natural Gas and Propane furnaces are a staple in most homes across Southwestern Ontario and are traditionally the primary heat source in most homes that have existing ductwork installed.
Most newer furnaces are compatible with traditional Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps to bring additional comfort into your home.
Newer Furnaces typically have multiple stages of heating and energy efficient blower motors to help reduce the heating costs in your homes.
Goodman Furnaces are the main brand installed by Toasty's Heat & Cool as they have been proven reliable for an excellent price and are backed by a 10 Year Parts and Lifetime Heat Exchanger warranty when registered.
Heat Pumps & Air Conditioners
Heat Pumps & Air Conditioners
Traditional Air Conditioning has been commonplace with most homes as a method to keep us cool and dry on those humid summer days. Heat Pumps are a very similar AC that also works "backwards" to provide heat in the home during the cooler months.
New Inverter technology has allowed us to operate these units with a much greater efficiency and can be more economical for homeowners especially for those heating with Propane or Oil.
Heat Pumps can be an alternative method to heating your home but often recommended to have a backup system in place for the few days a year we experience -20 Celsius and below as the units become less efficient.
Pool Heaters
Pool Heaters
Extend your Pool Season by adding some heat to your leisure time. Gas Pool Heaters and Heat Pumps are available to keep the chill away from your weekend parties.
Thermostat controlled and electronically operated, Pool heaters are as simple to operate and often low maintenance when pool chemistry is kept in check.
Pool heating is dependent on dedicated and properly sized gas lines so getting an accurate quote for each client will vary from home to home.
As a client stated to me previously, "When the Pool is 82, it's a good time but, when the Pool is 87+, it one of the best parties we can have."
Consider having a qualified technician in at the beginning of your season as Pool Heaters live outdoors and have a knack for attracting wildlife and insects which can create unsafe environments.
Gas Lines
Gas Lines
Gas (Natural or Propane) can be used to provide energy to many other household appliances in our homes such as Dryers, Ranges, Fireplaces and BBQ's.
Adding additional lines into your home can be done inside, on the exterior or even underground to supply many different products that you may be interested in.
Got a project in mind? get a quote from us to see how we can help you achieve your goal.
Ductless Heat Pumps
Ductless Heat Pumps
Looking for AC or heat but don't have existing ductwork ? The "Ductless" Heat Pump system utilizes indoor units that are often wall mount to draw in room air through the top and condition it back into the room. These units are excellent in rooms that are slab on grade for example which were never built for ductwork or can also be used in shops to keep you working as comfortable as possible.
Residential homes have also adapted to ductless units as a means to control the comfort on a room by room basis and also for addons such as a "Granny Suite" to allow the user to isolate their temperature controls to just themselves.
Outdoor units can be isolated per indoor unit or can have multiple heads to control multiple spaces at once.
Garage Heaters
Garage Heaters
Unit heaters and Tube Heaters have been standard in many garages for years to keep individuals bodies and tools warm during the cold months. Low maintenance and simple to operate with standard thermostats, these units will provide necessary heat even in low insulated buildings.
Whether your shop is a grease den or a hangout for the club, each application will keep your cars and projects warm during the off season.
Both units are ceiling hung to save on space but also to be clear of combustibles located at floor level. Units also can be sealed combustion by drawing air directly outside incase the environment around is used for spray painting or high amounts of sawdust or other flammables.
Service & Maintenance
Service & Maintenance
Mechanical failures are a natural part on anything we use on a constant basis such as automobiles, home appliances and our home comfort systems. What separates most service & maintenance technicians is an understanding of Why the problems occurred in the first place. Motors may fail, circuit boards may be corroded and coils can freeze over but just changing parts will only lead to reoccurring callbacks and disappointed home owners. Toasty's Heat & Cool is a Service First company whose long term goals are to keep appliances running well and lasting to their full life potential. Many failures come from components working under strenuous conditions due to incorrect setups or lack of maintenance. Toasty's prides itself on identifying root causes and teach end users how to prevent issues themselves.
Notes to help in the future:
"Airflow, Airflow, Airflow" my past instructors would shout at me. Dirty filters lead to reduced airflow which causes our furnaces to operate hotter increasing the wear on both exhaust and blower motors found inside. Dirty air causes blockages and restricts heat from escaping the unit. Motors consume more power to fight through the restrictions. Plugged filters restrict airflow through the air conditioning coils causing it to turn into an ice block as seen below stopping our cooling operations and then dripping water onto electrical components. Simple regular filter changes can be the difference of extending your furnaces life from 10-15 years to 20-25+.
Filters are to protect the furnace from large debris clogging up the heat exchangers and cooling coils. Filters are for the furnaces health, not ours. Many advertisers will sell heavy duty and airflow restrictive filters which claim to help with allergies and home dust control. These models only reduce airflow by being excessively restrictive and clog up more quickly. If you have allergies in your home, consider a HEPA system or an Air Purifier addon as those components are intended for those purposes. Consider just using cheaper pleated filters to keep the air moving well through your furnace.
Maintenance leads to identifying issues before its too late. Most furnaces now create condensation in the heat exchanger which is natural for any high efficiency output. Furnaces will usually have some form of trap (similar to what under your sinks) to allow condensate to escape but prevent flue gas from entering your home. Blockages can occur stopping your furnace from operating and sometimes leaks can form from joints or motor connections. This condensate is acidic and will rust / corrode your furnace and electrical components. Regular scheduled maintenance by a qualified technician will help prevent small problems turn into more expensive ones.
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