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Myth #1: There is no selection . Facts: There are light-emitting diodes, better known as LEDs, for every need, including many household appliances, indoor flood lighting, decorative bulbs (chandeliers) and outdoor fixtures.  LED bulbs can also be as small as 2 mm, making them ideal for fitting into hard to reach and compact ares. Myth #2: They produce bright blue and blasting light. Fact: Colour temperature describes the visual warmth or coolness of a light source.  LED lights are available in a wide range from a bright light or a mellow glow making them suitable for any room.  LEDs also offer dimming and color changing abilities.  Whether you want to create a natural  atmosphere in the kitchen or elegant, ambient lighting in your dining room. Myth #3: They are too expensive! Fact:  LEDs have an incredibly long life, with each bulb lasting approx 25,000 hours or approx 25 years of use), compared to a life span of an incandescent light bulb, which ...

Central whole home humidifiers are an essential part of central heating and cooling systems in North America. Central heating systems make the indoor air very dry especially during cold winter months when temperatures plunge to minus double digits. All central humidifiers need fresh water to operate. Large By-Pass Central Humidifiers like Lennox HCWB-17 Humidifier or Aprilaire 600 Humidifier and Power Humidifiers like Lennox HCWP3-18 Humidifier have water pads which MUST be replaced annually. Some homeowners mistakenly wash their old humidifier water pads with CLR (Calcium Lime Rust) or Vinegar in order to re-use the old water pad. However, washing your existing water pad will remove all  of the water absorbing material on the it, preventing the humidifier from working properly. This could also cause some serious health effects by bacterial growth, and could cause damage to your heating and cooling equipment.   Steam Humidifiers have Canisters or Cylinders which must be r...

Following are few tips and tricks to operate your natural gas fireplace safely: NEVER leave your natural gas fireplace unattended when operational Keep children away from natural gas fireplace. Children can be severely injured. Read and follow manufacturer instruction carefully when trying to turn on natural gas fireplace for the first time. Operational instructions are located under the fireplaces gas valve. Never try to light your natural gas fireplace with BBQ lighter or matches. If your natural gas fireplace fails to turn on call your local Heating Contractor for assistance. If you happen to smell natural gas in the vicinity of the fireplace, turn off the quick "Shut Off Valve" to the fireplace and call Enbridge ®   Gas Distribution or your local Heating Contractor. For Fireplace Repair Click Here

Enbridge Gas distribution provides up to $2000 incentives when you complete at least 2 upgrades in your home. For the full list of available communities and requirements CLICK HERE

"Energy Efficiency".You hear this word everywhere these days. Following video explains the importance of conserving energy.