How Should A Furnace Be Vented? 

How Should A Furnace Be Vented?  Knowing the correct way to vent your furnace is essential for efficient heating and safety. Proper venting ensures the ejection of harmful gasses, preventing potential hazards that risk your safety and well-being. Join the team at Francis Home Environment as we teach you the ins and outs of furnace […]Read More
How Long Does it Take to Install a Furnace?

How Long Does it Take to Install a Furnace?

How Long Does it Take to Install a Furnace? If you have decided that your old furnace is starting to see its years a little more and is looking (and functioning) worse for the wear, it may be time to call up your friendly HVAC technicians to schedule a replacement. When you’re mapping out your […]Read More
Installing A Humidifier On A Furnace: What To Know

Installing A Humidifier On A Furnace: What To Know

Maintaining the ideal indoor humidity becomes increasingly essential as the seasons change and the air becomes drier. At Francis Home Environment, we recognize the importance of a properly installed humidifier in improving the air quality and overall living experience in your home. We believe in providing healthier and more pleasant living environments for our customers, […]Read More
7 Signs You Need a New Furnace Now

7 Signs You Need a New Furnace Now

7 Signs You Need a New Furnace Now Know When It’s Time to Let Go of Your Old Home Furnace Homeowner pop quiz: what are the signs to look for when your aging furnace has reached the end of its life? Is it obvious–like when it stops suddenly one cold winter day and no longer […]Read More

Give the Gift of Home Comfort for Christmas This Year!

Give the Gift of Home Comfort for Christmas This Year! A Brand New Furnace & AC: The Perfect Christmas Combo A new furnace may not be the first thing that comes to mind as a Christmas gift for someone on your list – it’s a big-ticket item, but one that will be appreciated for decades […]Read More

Supply Chain Scarcity: What If I Need to Buy a New Furnace?

What If I Need to Buy a New Furnace? We can thank the pandemic for supply chain issues in Canada, including laptop and car shortages—oh, and bathroom tissue!    With scarcity like this, what to do if your family needs to buy a new furnace? Could a Canadian family really go the entire winter without heat?      Supplies Are Very Limited This Season, Get Your New Furnace Now!  A “wait-and-see” approach may not work well […]Read More
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Francis Home’s New Furnace Buying Checklist

Francis Home’s New Furnace Buying Checklist What to look for when you’re upgrading your home comfort for the cold. It’s a tried & tested tradition for Canadian homeowners: sooner or later, that central furnace – whether it was barely brand new on moving day, or showing signs of slowing down just a few weeks after […]Read More

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the Home

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the Home Why Your Older Furnace May Be a Health Risk If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning or a leak from your furnace, evacuate everyone from your home immediately.  Then contact us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency service.  A technician came by my home to examine my furnace for a carbon monoxide leak. “Having a CO […]Read More

Why Buying a Furnace Is Better Than Renting a Furnace

Why Buying a Furnace Is Better Than Renting a Furnace To buy a furnace or to rent a furnace?   A technician comes to your house and gives you the news no homeowner ever wants to hear: the furnace is on its last legs, or even worse, broken.  Once the shock sets in, you ponder that replacing that older furnace […]Read More