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Thermostat Installation & Repair Service

If your home feels too hot or too cold despite your settings, or your smart control keeps disconnecting, the problem likely starts at the wall. Your heating and cooling system will finally listen to you when you choose our thorough thermostat installation and repair services in Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton, Toronto, The Beaches, and the GTA.

Professional Replacement for Unresponsive HVAC Controls

Thermostat Replacement

Even if you did not change the temperature, an outdated or malfunctioning thermostat control can get your home way too warm or cold. If that sounds like your home, it is time for professional temperature control replacement. We approach every replacement as if we are doing it in our own home. We reset your entire system, which includes removing the old unit, ensuring connections are secure, and installing a reliable temperature control that suits your AC, heat pump, or furnace.

When Should You Replace Instead of Repair?

  • Over 10 years old: As internal sensors deteriorate over time, your HVAC system may operate longer than necessary and experience more wear.
  • Unresponsive or blank: The device is probably beyond repair if the screen remains dark after a power cycle or if buttons fail to register.
  • Causing short cycling: Regular on-off bursts, which are caused by a malfunctioning control unit, waste energy and reduce the lifespan of your furnace.
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Reliable Smart Climate Setup for Canadian Homes

Professional Smart Climate Control Installation

Dealing with wiring issues, app malfunctions, or a unit that won’t integrate with your furnace should not be part of upgrading to a smart climate control system. The installation of a smart device determines its dependability, regardless of the brand you select, Nest, Ecobee, or Honeywell. Wiring, mounting, and complete app integration are all the tasks our expert HVAC technicians manage.

What’s Included in a Thermostat Installation:

  • Brand Setup: We include full configuration for Nest Learning, Ecobee Premium, and Honeywell Home models, and any other brand of your choice.
  • C-Wire Solutions: If your system is missing a common wire, we install it securely without affecting your drywall or involving any kind of guesswork.
  • HVAC Integration: To avoid false alarms or short cycling, we confirm integration with your dual-fuel system, heat pump, or furnace.
  • App & Remote Access: On-site testing and a brief tutorial are provided to ensure you feel comfortable using your smartphone right away.

We suggest ENERGY STAR-certified smart controls for the best performance in Ontario’s climate, as they are designed to withstand extremely cold temperatures and provide accurate and adaptive convenience.

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Wiring, Voltage, and HVAC Type, What You Need to Know

How To Check If a Thermostat Is Compatible?

The majority of people purchase smart controls with the objective of reducing cost and improving comfort. Yet, it is merely a costly paperweight if it is unable to connect with your heat pump or furnace. Compatibility really boils down to three factors: the type of heating system you have, its wiring, and whether it is powered by the proper voltage. Many homeowners have installed an Ecobee or Nest, only to know that it won’t turn on or, worse, that it is causing strange behavior from their HVAC system. Spend a few minutes checking this before making a purchase.

Key Compatibility Factors for Your Climate Control

  • Heat pumps need special controls: If you have a heat pump, especially one with auxiliary heat, your smart unit must support multi-stage operation, or it will short-cycle and wear out fast.
  • Older homes lacking a C-wire: Without that common wire, most smart controls lose power and reset constantly.
  • Not all systems use 24V. Electric baseboard heaters and some gas fireplaces run on line voltage. Smart thermostats won’t work with those unless you install a relay.

If you’re unsure, just take a photo of your current unit with the cover off. Send it to us. We’ll tell you whether your system can handle a Nest, an Ecobee, or something else, and what it will take to make it work right.

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When Your Climate Control Stops Working

Repairing a Temperature Control System

If your furnace keeps turning on and off, your wall control isn’t working, or your house feels uncomfortably hot or cold, the issue may be easier and quicker to resolve than you may think. The majority of problems stem from a few typical mistakes that occur throughout the GTA weekly.

  • A blank or flickering screen: After a power outage, it is typically the result of an internal fuse tripping or a lost power connection, and it can be fixed in less than 30 minutes.
  • Settings won’t save or buttons won’t work: Over time, internal circuit boards deteriorate, particularly in damp basements or close to heat sources.
  • HVAC either never turns on or runs constantly: Your furnace may mistakenly believe it is constantly calling for heat or never calls at all due to a malfunctioning signal from your control unit.
  • Constant Wi-Fi outages or app disconnections: Even though the unit appears fine on the wall, communication is disrupted by poor wiring or voltage fluctuations.

We can have it fixed the same day if any of this sounds like what you’re experiencing. Regaining your comfort is as easy as making a phone call.

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FAQs About Thermostats

Smart thermostats provide enhanced control over your home’s heating and cooling, learning your schedule and preferences for automatic temperature adjustments. They also enable remote control via smartphone apps, can show energy consumption in real-time, and may offer maintenance reminders and alerts, contributing to both comfort and energy savings.

Thermostats can last many years, but it’s wise to consider an upgrade if your thermostat is over 10 years old, lacks features like programmability or Wi-Fi connectivity, or if you’re experiencing HVAC efficiency issues. Upgrading to a newer model can help in reducing energy costs and improving home comfort.

Absolutely. By providing more accurate control and the ability to set schedules, thermostats, especially smart ones, optimize your heating and cooling systems’ operation. This means your systems run only when needed, reducing unnecessary energy use and thereby lowering your bills.

Consider compatibility with your HVAC system, the thermostat’s features (such as programmability, learning capabilities, and remote access), and ease of use. It’s also beneficial to choose a thermostat with energy monitoring features to track and manage your usage better.

While some homeowners may feel comfortable installing a new thermostat on their own, professional installation ensures that it’s done correctly, safely, and in accordance with all local regulations. Professionals, like those from Heat Flow HVAC, can also provide valuable advice on the optimal placement and settings for your new thermostat, ensuring it works efficiently with your existing HVAC system.

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