Optimizing the Burnaby Heating System for Maximum Burn

Whenever heating goes on the blink during cold weather, things can get pretty antsy—especially when temperatures drop to unbearable lows. Without centralized home heating, we can opt for space heaters or light the fireplace, but these offer temporary, less effective, and less efficient ways to keep warm.



Burnaby, hometown to popular crooner Michael Buble and actress Carrie-Anne Moss, is a beautiful place to live in. Like the rest of Metro Vancouver, though, its inhabitants have to deal with microclimates, i.e., warm summers with very cold conditions during the rest of the year. When the cold sets in, Burnaby heating systems need to work double time to beat the freezing temperatures.



To ensure that you're always prepared to handle the cold, you need to keep your HVAC system working at optimal condition at all times. Take your cue from professional experts like Milani, who share a few tips to keep your system in good working order: First, clear the air filter of all obstructions that can affect the air flow and force the system to work harder. Second, make sure that the ducts throughout the house are properly aligned, so that air doesn't escape and no energy is wasted.



Third, check your insulation. Is it still in good condition or has it disintegrated over time? Have rodents gotten into it and gnawed off some sections? Your insulation should always be securely fastened to the ductwork, so that no radiant heat or cold escapes. As for the vents and return air inlets, make sure they are not blocked by anything, to prevent possibly hazardous pressure buildup.



To further save energy and efficiently conserve the heat inside your home, thoroughly check your home for gaps and seal them off immediately. Caulk cracks and gaps in walls, doorframes, windows, and even electric junction boxes to keep the cold from seeping in.



Keeping your Burnaby or Surrey heating system in prime condition is paramount. With the cost of energy being what it is today, and with Canada's climate, we need to make sure that we effectively use every last joule of heat that we pay for.