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Advice & guides

Straight answers on heating, cooling, and what it costs

No fluff — just practical guidance from a licensed GTA HVAC team on furnaces, heat pumps, AC, repair-vs-replace decisions, costs, and current Ontario rebates.

Furnace, tankless water heater, and AC equipment the IP Home Comfort team installs and services

Troubleshooting

Furnace not heating? The most common causes — and what to check first

Before you call, there are a few safe things worth checking — and a few you should leave to a licensed tech. Here's how to tell what you're dealing with.

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Buying guide

Furnace repair or replacement? How to make the call

A repair is almost always cheaper today. But sometimes it's the more expensive choice over the next few winters. Here's how to weigh it honestly.

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Buying guide

Heat pump vs. furnace in the GTA: which is right for your home?

A heat pump heats and cools from one system and can lower your operating costs. A furnace is proven in deep cold. For many GTA homes, the answer is both.

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Rebates

Ontario heat pump rebates in 2026: the Home Renovation Savings program

Rebate programs change often, and several well-known ones have ended. Here's what's actually current in Ontario in 2026 — and how we help you use it.

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Costs

What a new furnace costs in the GTA — and what actually drives the price

Online price ranges are all over the map for a reason: the cost depends on your home, not just the unit. Here's what actually moves the number.

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Buying guide

Ontario heating & cooling questions, answered

Honest, Ontario-specific answers to the questions we hear most — rebates, heat pumps, geothermal, the cheapest way to heat, and the truth about that “4pm rule.”

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Troubleshooting

Why is my air conditioner not cooling? Causes — and what to check first

Before you call on a 30-degree day, a few safe checks can tell you whether it's a two-minute fix or time for a tech. Here's how to narrow it down.

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Buying guide

Do heat pumps work in Ontario winters?

The old answer was "not really." The honest 2026 answer is yes — with the right cold-climate unit and a backup wired in for the deep-cold days. Here's the detail.

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Buying guide

What size air conditioner do I need? A GTA homeowner's guide

An oversized AC short-cycles and leaves your home humid; an undersized one never catches up. Here's how the right size is actually decided.

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