Don't Hurt Your Back this Winter Shovelling

Tips To Prevent Back Pain When Shoveling Snow

That sharp pain you feel putting away the dishes on high shelf might be traced to lifting a shovel above your shoulder after this month's snow.
Snow shoveling can gift you with pain that keeps on giving, and sometimes won't go away for weeks, or even months. Repeatedly raising the arm when shoveling snow and specially by lifting that snow-filled shovel above the level of your shoulder can lead to several common back injuries.

Here are some tips from Ontario chiropractors to help ensure a pain-free winter:

Don't let the snow pile up: If the weather report calls for several days of snow. frequent shoveling will allow you to move smaller amounts of snow at once. It's far less strenuous in the long run.
Pick the right shovel: Use lightweight pusher-type shovel. If you are using a metal shovel, spray it with Teflon first, so snow won't stick to it.
Push, don't throw: Always push the snow to the side rather than throw it. That way you avoid lifting heavy shovelfuls of snow, and sudden twisting or turning movements.
Bend your knees: As with any heavy object, you need to use your knees, leg and arm muscles to do the pushing and lifting, while keeping your back straight.
Take a break: If you feel tired or short of breath, stop and take a rest. Stop shoveling immediately if you feel chest or back pain. If you have back pain that is severe or that persists for more than a day after shoveling, see a chiropractor. If you have chest pain that is severe, see a doctor immediately or call 911 for help.

More information is available at : chiropractice.on.ca
newscanada.com

Carrier Common Furnace Problems (Premature Heat Exchanger Failure)

About Carrier Brand Formerly, the Carrier Corporation, now a brand of United Technologies Corporation. UTC recently purchased ICP (International Comfort Products) which is the manufacturer of heating and cooling brands like : Keeprite, Tempstar, Heil, Comfortmaker, Arcoaire. Carrier, Otis, and United Technologies Fire and Security were combined into one subsidiary of UTC in September 2013. Prior to the consolidation, Carrier as a corporation was a manufacturer and distributor of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as a commercial refrigeration and food service equipment industry. Wikipedia.org Carrier High Efficiency Gas Furnace Heat Exchanger Issues One the most common issues found in Carrier high efficiency gas furnaces is corrosion or blockage is their secondary heat exchangers in approximately 5 to 10 years after the original installation date or in other words premature secondary heat exchanger failure. This problem happens due to cor

Comparison Between Lennox ML195 and Lennox EL195E High Efficiency Gas Furnace.

What are the value added benefits to customers with the new EL195E furnace? 1. Lennox customers will save more money every time their HVAC system is operating. The difference between the ML195 PSC motor and the EL195E ECM X13 motor is that the ECM motor is much more efficient. Why? Because it uses a brushless Direct Current (DC) motor, similar to the ECM motor if you’re already familiar with in a variable speed furnace. The ECM X13 motor is almost as energy efficient as a variable speed motor. What are the cost savings? Annual operating costs can be 25% 61% lower per year, based on usage EL195 PSC Motor: Cooling mode: 552 watts Continuous fan mode: 515 watts EL195E ECM X13 Motor: Cooling mode: 413 watts Continuous fan mode: 200 watts Savings: 139 watts 315 watts 25

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) 2017 Incentives Update

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) will continue to offer the existing Heating and Cooling incentives until June 30, 2017 . New eligible equipment and incentives are expected to be introduced by July 1, 2017 . The Rebate Program will include: $250 incentive when you have an existing furnace replaced with the purchase and installation of an eligible high-efficiency furnace equipped with a n Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM). – will be eligible until Dec. 31, 2017 $250 incentive when you install or replace your existing central air conditioner (CAC) s ystem or install a new CAC s ystem that is purchased and installed of an ENERGY STAR qualified CAC system with a minimum 14.5 SEER and 12 EER (confirmed by AHRI reference number). – only eligible until June 30, 2017 $400 incentive when you install or replace your existing central air conditioner (CAC) replaced with the purchase and installation of an ENERGY STAR qualified central air conditioni

HVAC Blog

Search This Blog