HVAC Information for Home Owners

Cold Rooms in Winter? Simple Airflow Fixes for Durham Homes
If a back room runs cold, the furnace is rarely the problem—airflow is. Learn simple fixes you can try today and when a small return upgrade or balancing visit brings rooms back in line in Durham Region.

Carbon Monoxide Furnace Safety in Durham Region
Carbon Monoxide Furnace Safety in Durham Region Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless gas that can build up when fuel-burning equipment is not venting

Oil Furnace to Heat Pump Conversion in Colborne: A 1960s Home Gets an Efficient Upgrade
A 1960s Colborne bungalow retired its oil furnace for a central ducted heat pump. See how HVAC Zack handled transitions, electrical coordination, and commissioning, and how the homeowner cut daily heating costs during a cold snap. Explore rebates and financing options.

No Heat? Furnace Checks for Durham Region
No heat after the first cold snap? Try safe checks for thermostat, power, filter, drains, and outdoor vents. Learn when to stop and call HVAC Zack for a fast furnace repair, replacement options, or hybrid heat pump advice in Durham Region.

Furnace Repair in Durham Region: 7 Common Problems and When to Call HVAC Zack
Furnace acting up as the cold settles in? Learn the most common furnace problems in Durham Region, what you can safely check yourself, and when it is time to call HVAC Zack for professional repair or to discuss replacement and financing options.

Furnace Start-Up Guide for Durham Region
Turning on the heat for the season? Learn what a normal furnace start-up sounds and smells like, which issues need service, and the simple settings and airflow tips that keep comfort steady in Durham Region. Book a quick safety check if needed.

HVAC Zack’s Method for New Builds in Durham Region
See how HVAC Zack partners with Durham Region builders to take plans to quiet, efficient systems: load-backed sizing, framing walkthroughs, duct layouts that respect access, quick change coordination, and commissioning with documented airflow and settings for a smooth inspection and a happy homeowner.

Emergency Furnace Replacement in Durham Region: Cost, Timeline, and Same-Day Options
Heat out in Durham Region? Learn how same-day furnace replacement works, what drives cost, how permits and inspections fit in, and when a hybrid heat pump makes sense. Get a line-item quote and a clean, fast path back to reliable heat.

Furnace Installation Cost, Timeline, and Permit Checklist in Durham Region
Planning a furnace replacement in Durham Region? See real factors that shape price, how long a typical install takes, which permits and inspections apply, and when adding a heat pump as a hybrid makes sense.