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Who Needs a Protection Plan, Anyway?

October 21, 2021 in /by

Furnace Protection Plan: What Are The Benefits We thought we would skip the furnace protection plan, my husband and I, when we purchased our first home.  We were young and poor, we thought.  What could happen, we thought? What happened, exactly, was the need to replace the most expensive part of our furnace—out of pocket. The furnace guy seemed sorry to have to […]

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the Home

October 14, 2021 in , , /by

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In the Home Why Your Older Furnace May Be a Health Risk If you suspect a 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 […]

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) & Coronavirus Covid-19

October 7, 2021 in , , /by

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) & Coronavirus Covid-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many homeowners to re-think indoor air quality.  After all, the Covid-19 virus spreads through droplets and aerosols—and people who are indoors or in enclosed spaces close to one another, are particularly at risk. Washing hands, sanitizing surfaces, wearing face masks and keeping 2 metres apart have defined our COVID pandemic behaviour. But what happens when a […]

Why Buying a Furnace Is Better Than Renting a Furnace

October 4, 2021 in /by

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 […]

IS IT NORMAL TO SMELL GAS NEAR A FURNACE?

March 19, 2021 in /by

IS IT NORMAL TO SMELL GAS NEAR A FURNACE? Natural gas is an efficient and clean option for heating your home. It leaves very little soot when burned and produces very little air pollution compared to other heating sources. It is also very convenient, with it being delivered through underground pipes to most buildings in […]

Shines Energy’s New Home Furnace Buying Guide

October 19, 2020 in /by

Shines Energy’s New Home Furnace Buying Guide Expert Information on Home Heating Costs, Energy Efficiency, Installation & More for Halifax Regional Municipality & surrounding area Cost | Efficiency | When to Invest & What to Look for | Installation Whether it’s from age, wear & tear, or a breakdown that’s beyond fixing, replacing your home’s […]

What to Look for In a New Water Heater

June 3, 2020 in /by

What To Look For In A New Water Heater Near the end of the average water heater’s lifespan, you might see signs that yours is on the way out. We’ve seen every stage in the life cycle in our day; Shines Energy has over 10 years of experience installing water heaters in the Halifax Regional […]

How to Protect Your Home During COVID-19

April 22, 2020 in , /by

How To Protect Your Home During COVID-19 Novel coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19, has changed life as we know it for the foreseeable future. As we hunker down indoors, some of us may be wondering about how protected we are from COVID-19 and what other measures we should be taking to ensure our safety. Shines […]

Gas Fireplace Safety for Children & Pets

February 28, 2020 in /by

Gas Fireplace Safety For Children & Pets As the temperature continues to drop, you and your family will be spending more time cozying around your gas fireplace. And while it’s a great way to add ambiance and warmth, a gas fireplace can also be dangerous to eager children or excitable pets. In fact, government regulations came […]

Thermostat Wars – Living with a Temperature Sensitive Person

February 28, 2020 in /by

Thermostat wars, where people sneakily reset the temperature, are a well-worn cliché, but many families do have one member that’s more temperature sensitive than the others. There’s a lot more to temperature sensitivity than preference, so how do you find a temperature that works for everyone? What Makes Someone Temperature Sensitive? Age, height, weight, age, […]

What is a Non-Condensing Tankless Water Heater? What is the Alternative?

February 28, 2020 in , /by

What is a Non-Condensing VS Condensing Tankless Water Heater? You just started exploring the potential of buying a tankless water heater and you stumbled on a couple terms you don’t understand: Condensing tankless water heater Non-condensing tankless water heater You probably get the tankless part. These water heaters don’t store water in a tank for you to […]

What is a Good SEER Rating for My AC?

February 28, 2020 in , /by

What Is A Good SEER Rating For My AC? If you are the kind of person who needs the best of the best, a good SEER rating for your AC is the highest on the market (at time of writing, 23 SEER). But the platinum package, highest efficiency air conditioner might not be right for everybody. In […]