by | Nov 8, 2018 | Member News
Over half a million homeowners in Ontario get some or all their space heating from wood stoves. While most use it for supplementary heat, as part of an effective zone heating system or to combat power outages, many others use it as their primary source of heating....
by | Mar 15, 2017 | Heating Your Home, HPBAC Blog
Radiant heat is a form of heat energy we are all familiar with – it’s the type of energy we experience from the sun’s rays. You can feel the difference in heat between standing directly in the sunshine on a hot day versus standing in the shade. The heat you feel while...
by | Mar 15, 2017 | Heating Your Home, HPBAC Blog
Did you know your fireplace, stove or insert – gas, pellet or wood – could have the ability to heat your whole home? It’s true! Fireplaces are beyond being just basement heaters or only having the heating output to warm your living room. With some planning and work,...
by | Mar 15, 2017 | Heating Your Home, HPBAC Blog
Canadians understand how important heat is in the winter. As we head into fall, there are a few things you need to do in the coming weeks to prepare for the winter months. Whether you burn logs or gas, it can be dangerous to light a fireplace until certain things have...
by | Mar 15, 2017 | Heating Your Home, HPBAC Blog
Living in Canada, we’ve all experienced a bad winter storm. Freezing temperatures, piles of snow and, every so often, the power goes out, sometimes for days. Is your home ready for a power outage? Be Prepared You want to be sure you can feed your family and heat your...