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Home Insulation Unveiled: A Deep Dive into the Art and Science of Elevating Home Comfort and Energy Efficiency

Home Insulation Unveiled: A Deep Dive into the Art and Science of Elevating Home Comfort and Energy Efficiency In the intricate tapestry of construction, home insulation stands as an unsung hero, weaving comfort and efficiency into the very fabric of your living spaces. Concealed within walls, ceilings, and floors, it acts as a silent guardian, […]

Why Your Energy Bill is High and How to Fix It (8 Proven Bill Slashers)

Wondering why your energy bill is high again? Opening your monthly energy bill can be akin to embarking on a suspenseful mystery novel – the anticipation, the unexpected twists, and sometimes, the jaw-dropping revelations. If your energy bill has taken on a life of its own, seemingly fueled by unseen forces, fear not. In this […]

Uneven Heating or Cooling: Mastering the Art of Climate Balance in Your Home

Few things are more frustrating than uneven heating or cooling in your home. No one wants to step into a home, expecting comfort, only to find that certain areas feel like a tropical paradise while others resemble the Arctic tundra. The culprit behind this unwelcome surprise? Uneven heating or cooling – a common woe that […]

10 Common HVAC Problems and Troubleshooting Tips

In the intricate dance of home comfort, your HVAC system takes center stage. However, even the most reliable systems can encounter challenges. This comprehensive guide is your ally in navigating through the common HVAC problems that might disrupt your cozy living space. We'll not only identify the issues but also provide savvy troubleshooting tips to […]

Understanding Geothermal Heating: 5 Reasons to Switch

How It Works: Geothermal heating systems operate on the principle of utilizing the Earth's stable subsurface temperature to regulate indoor climate. Unlike conventional heating methods relying on fossil fuels, geothermal systems leverage a network of underground pipes known as a geothermal loop. This closed-loop system circulates a water and antifreeze solution through these pipes, establishing […]

Hydronic Heating: A Cozy and Efficient Alternative for Cold Winters

As winter's chill settles in, homeowners embark on a quest for heating solutions that not only provide warmth but also prioritize energy efficiency and overall comfort. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the principles, advantages, and considerations associated with hydronic heating—a radiant and efficient alternative that promises to transform cold winters into cozy retreats […]

The Impact of Window Treatments on Home Energy Efficiency

Windows are not just portals to the outside world; they are integral components that significantly influence home energy efficiency. The choice of window treatments plays a pivotal role in regulating the amount of sunlight, heat, and cold that enters a home, ultimately impacting heating and cooling costs. In this extensive exploration, we'll delve into the […]

Revamping Your Comfort: The Lowdown on the Benefits of Smart Thermostats

Alright, buckle up because we're about to dive into the nitty-gritty of why the benefits of smart thermostats are not just another tech gimmick but a game-changer for your home comfort. Picture this: you're chilling on the couch, and with a few taps on your phone, you've got the perfect temperature in your living room, […]

Choosing the Best Thermostat for Your HVAC System: A Comprehensive Guide

So how do you know what the best thermostat is for you? Your home's comfort and energy efficiency are intimately tied to the thermostat you choose for your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. As the control hub for temperature regulation, selecting the right thermostat is a critical decision that can significantly impact both […]

"SEER Rating Explained: Your Essential Guide to Choosing Energy-Efficient HVAC Systems"

What is a SEER Rating? In the dynamic world of home climate control, one metric stands as a linchpin for efficiency—SEER, or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. It's not just a number; it's a gateway to mastering home comfort. This extensive guide aims to unravel the complexities of SEER, taking you on a deep dive into […]

Trane Resolute Heat Pump: Unparalleled Performance

What is the Trane Resolute Heat Pump? In the dynamic realm of heating and cooling solutions, the Trane Resolute Heat Pump emerges as a beacon of innovation, reshaping the benchmarks for efficiency, performance, and environmental responsibility. Crafted by the leading HVAC innovator, Trane, this state-of-the-art heat pump is meticulously designed to address the diverse challenges […]

Smart Choices, Sustainable Living: Complete Guide to Energy-Efficient Home Heating

Introduction: Welcome to MacKay Heating and Cooling, your trusted partner for over 56 years in delivering top-notch Heating, Cooling, and Hot Water services across the Niagara Region. In this extensive guide, we delve deep into the world of energy-efficient home heating, exploring the evolution of HVAC solutions, government rebates, innovative technologies, and MacKay's commitment to […]

HEAT PUMPS in Niagara Ontario

If I said you could by a $9000 Air Conditioner for $2500, would you be interested? I mean, if you are in the market for a new central air conditioner, this would be the most economic and most efficient product you could buy. Oh, I almost forgot…. This air conditioner also will heat your home […]

5 Proven Strategies to Slash Your Heating Bills with Mackay

In this article, we'll explore 4 simple yet effective strategies to help you reduce your heating bills this winter! Cozy Without the Cold Drafts Say goodbye to chilly drafts and hello to a snug home environment. Here are some practical tips that the Journeymen of Mackay’s recommends to all homeowners - Make sure all […]

Maximizing Comfort and Safety: Mackay Heating and Cooling's HVAC Maintenance Guide in Niagara, Ontario

Introduction: At Mackay Heating and Cooling in scenic Niagara, Ontario, we understand the significance of keeping your HVAC system in top-notch condition. Our comprehensive HVAC maintenance services are designed to ensure not only your comfort but also your safety. In this article, we'll explore the key aspects of HVAC maintenance, why it matters, and how […]

New Report Shows a Canadian shift from Air Conditioners to Heat Pumps

New report promotes Canadian shift from Air Conditioners to Heat Pumps By HPAC Magazine August 30, 2023 Cooling Heat Pumps Heating HPAC General HVAC Systems The Cool Way to Heat Homes: installing heat pumps instead of air conditioners in Canada, was developed by the Building Decarbonization Alliance, Canadian Climate Institute, Efficiency Canada, and Greenhouse Institute. Installing heat […]

MACKAY HEATING TRAINING. to provide you with WORLD CLASS SERVICE, MAINTENACE, REPAIR & INSTALLATIONS of Heating Ventilating Air Conditioning g

I want to thank all these LEGACY leaving TALENTS again and right now!!!!! Know how great it is to go to the dentist and the hygienist stops to tell me how great my STAFF ARE AND WERE IN HER HOME?!!!!!! Have any idea how proud I am when she tells me in full detail […]

It Eliminated Zack’s Childhood Asthma

Hey. LOOK WHAT I FOUND?!! MY OLD furnace!!!! I had the IQ AIR THAT I tell you about! We installed it after the STAND ALONE COMPLETELY and I mean right away, eliminated my then, 12 year old sons’ chronic cough he developed! I had even done the ASTHMA thing at the doctors! I DID some […]

7 Signs That Your Air Conditioner needs Repair

7 Signs That You Need Air Conditioner Repair As the sun reemerges and temperatures start to heat up in Niagara Region Ontario, it’s clear that summer is right around the corner. You’ll want to make sure your air conditioner is prepared to keep you cool. But how do you know if it needs a little […]

A shout out from kellys’ desk!! (Written by Jamie Blom)

A shout out from kellys’ desk!! Yew!! MACKAY Heating and Cooling From the desk of KELLY TO THE techs and us here , the managers too! “ Hi tyler M. Peggy, the Customer who phoned you after hours on the weekend wanted me to let you know just how very happy she was to reach […]

Outstanding $$$ and Furnace Lifespan Savings

Most Niagara Furnace owners know that an annual furnace checkup is recommended, but not enough people actually take it seriously. Then furnace repair Niagara, is usually what follows when you don’t get your furnace maintenance done. If you are one of those people who have been ignoring this suggestion, you need to find out why […]

Technician Training

GREAT job guys!!!!!!!!! Training today at MACKAY Heating and Cooling!!!!!!!!! And talk about paying full attention!!!! ENGAGED, interested and talented!!!!!! Yup!!!!! My work family!!! MACKAY Heating and Cooling!!!!

MACK

From Kellys’ desk in our office in St. Catharines! The HR Manager. When he is not doing this , he is eating. Mousing. Knocking anything that crashed over , or pretending to weigh in on our conversations Mack. MACKAY Heating and Cooling. Good Afternoon. He had us at Hello!!! Lol .

Managers on site

Thanking you TYLER M!!! He took this photo of Charlie !!!!! Charlie wanted to go home with Tyler!!!! Look at this smile! Looks like TYLER passed the off site MANAGERS’ inspection and is approved!!! So much so that he wanted to go home with TYLER!!!!! SO happy you approve , CHARLIE!!!!!!! You are on our […]

From the owners!

Owners of MACKAY Heating and Cooling here, We have gotten a few calls from customers saying that there is some company offering rebates on existing hot water heaters randomly. Please be aware that rebates are only offered before the installation of equipment. If a company is calling you to tell you that you can get […]

REBATES REBATES REBATES

Interested in learning more about rebates? CALL MACKAY Heating & Cooling today! We have the information for you! Get up to $6500.00 back when you get qualifying heat pump equipment installed! CALL TODAY FOR MORE INFO! 905-688-1849

Jamie 60th and Zack’s 27 the today! Happy Birthday to you Both!

MacKay Heating and Cooling is a St. Catharines, Welland, Niagara Region , Air Conditioning and Heating Repair and installation Company! We are proud to share Jamie and Zack’s birthday! Yes they have the same birthday naturally. Jamie writes about the day.. Hahahaahahaahhahaa I moved my balloons downstairs in the entrance SO I can see […]

The Air Purifier for Pet Hair: All You Need to Know!

Keeping a clean and healthy environment is essential for both you and your beloved pets. With this in mind, pet hair and dander that is shed will usually become airborne and move throughout your house, causing allergies and thus affect the level of indoor air quality. This is where an air purifier can help, reducing […]

How to control seasonal allergies

MacKay Heating and Cooling Serving, St Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, Fort Erie, Port Colbourne, Lincoln, Grimsby, West Lincoln, Pelham, Niagara on the Lake, Wainfleet, For some people, the onset of sneezing and coughing or eye and nasal itch during certain times of the year are the first warning signs of having seasonal allergies. The most […]

IQAir introduces PerfectPro Whole House Air Purifier Series

Last Updated Nov 15, 2022 | 12:00 AM PT Authored By: IQAir Staff Writers IQAir’s Innovative Whole House Air Cleaning Solutions Provide Homeowners with Superior Performance and Turn-key Installation GOLDACH, Switzerland (November 15, 2022)—IQAir, a Swiss air quality technology company, announces three new whole home air cleaners. The PerfectPro Series is ideal for homeowners seeking […]

He used to wear kitty caps ! 😁

He use to wear kitty caps. He use to stay inside and practice jumping high. He at times would miss. He use to sit at a bar stool in our old family home He use to be a very attentive audience. Thought not a lot more He use to be once feral now domesticated over […]

Practical Tips to Living an Abundant Life, ~ Dr. joe Dispenza

What does abundance mean to you? Since it means something different to everyone, I want to challenge each of you with a task. Spend some time when you have a moment to come up with your own working definition of it. Why? Because if you don’t have a clear definition of abundance, or anything you […]

Jamie explains her love for our Customers

Besides the business cards with our name written on the back by me , each one. A few words. Our MACKAY Heating and Cooling name and number, these are also something I will add to the letters I send out to the customers. These are stickers!!!!!! instead as of using them. (okay. Maybe I will […]

HEAT PUMPS can get you a $6500 Gov’t Rebate

Heat Pumps are not new! The technology has improved so that we can heat your home with Air. Call MacKay Heating and Cooling Today. to learn more about the government rebates and how you can take advantage or them. 905-688-1849.

School is Out, Air Conditioning Sale !

MacKay Heating & Cooling is Offering a Sale in the beginning of SUMMER. MacKay Heating and Cooling serves all 12 local municipalities in Niagara. 905-688-1849 MacKay Heating offers Fort Erie a Beginning of Summer Air Conditioning Sale MacKay Heating offers Grimsby a Beginning of Summer Air Conditioning Sale MacKay Heating offers Lincoln a Beginning of […]

MacKay Heating and Cooling

MACK GET OFF THE COUNTER!!!!!MACK. HR MANAGER. Of MACKAY Heating and Cooling On my work counter!!!! GET off MACK!!!!! He knows. HIS EXRESSIONS are GIVE aways!! HE KNOWS! I have his bowl there to feed him. But he knows that nothing is going in that bowl until he addresses his ASSETS somewhere else like the […]

MacKay Heating and Cooling serves the Niagara region

MacKay Heating and Cooling serves all 12 local municipalities are in Niagara.905-688-1849 Fort ErieGrimsbyLincolnNiagara FallsNiagara-on-the-LakePelhamPort ColborneSt. CatharinesThoroldWainfleetWellandWest Lincoln

A 5 star Review from a Customer in Thorold

REVIEWS!!!!! LoVE reading them again!! From HOMESTARS From customer , DAnimur_905 in Thorold. Extraordinary Service Heating and Air Conditioning I came home from vacation this winter to a house that was freezing as cold air was being blow in from the furnace in my attic. At dawn on a SUNDAY MORNING I was on the […]

Happy Father's Day

My guys and I are on call. Father and Son and me. Lol. MACKAY Heating & Cooling. Giving the guys a wee bit of a break as we take this weekend and the week. It’s our love. We love it. We live it. Our son was born into it. Worked as a wee wee little […]

St. Catharines Climate: Understanding Temperature Trends and Heating/Cooling Needs

St. Catharines, located in the Niagara Region of Ontario, experiences a typical Canadian climate, characterized by cold winters and warm summers. As such, it is important for residents of the area to have efficient heating and cooling systems in their homes to maintain a comfortable living environment throughout the year. In this article, we will […]

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