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TRALO™ Heating & Cooling helps Canadian homeowners with all their HVAC equipment needs, because comfort's a personal thing.

10/23/2026

If you were considering getting a heat pump, this could be your sign 👀

On November 1, Ontario's regulated electricity prices go down compared to last year. Here's what the Ontario Energy Board set:
• Time-of-Use: 9.1¢ off-peak, 14.6¢ mid-peak, 18.9¢ on-peak per kWh (down from 9.8¢, 15.7¢ and 20.3¢)
• Ultra-Low Overnight: 3.7¢ overnight, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. (down from 3.9¢)
• Tiered: 11.2¢ for the first 1,000 kWh a month this winter (down from 12.0¢)

Heat pumps run on electricity, so if one has been on your list, now is a good moment to start looking into it. Every home is different. The right system depends on your house, how you heat it today, and how you like to stay comfortable.

Curious? Learn more about heat pumps on our website, or send us your questions. We're happy to walk you through it.

Note: the Ontario Electricity Rebate on your bill is also changing on Nov 1, and total bills vary with usage and your local utility.

– The TRALO team

10/16/2026

Steam coming off your outdoor unit on a frosty morning? Don't panic. That's your heat pump defrosting. ❄️
As the nights get colder, here's what's normal, and when to call a pro:
✅ Steam or water dripping from the outdoor unit = the defrost cycle. You may notice a short pause in heat, then it goes back to heating on its own.
✅ Humming, clicking or whooshing = normal. Outdoor units can also gurgle during defrost.
✅ Air that feels cooler than a furnace = normal. Heat pumps typically deliver air at 25–45°C, compared with 55–60°C from a furnace.
⚙️ Use "Heat" mode, not "Auto", and keep night setbacks to 1–2°C. Deep setbacks can switch on costly backup heat.
📏 Keep at least 30 cm clear around the outdoor unit, and clear away snow.
⚠️ Loud banging, scraping or persistent vibration? That's when to call a pro.
Sources:
Efficiency Nova Scotia: https://www.efficiencyns.ca/tools-and-resources/tips-and-guides/getting-the-most-out-of-your-heat-pump
Natural Resources Canada: https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/energy-star/heating-cooling-heat-pump
Questions about your heat pump? We're here: https://www.tralo.ca
– The TRALO team

10/13/2026

One heat pump. 10 trees. 🌱
Since December 2024, TRALO has partnered with veritree, and for every heat pump we install, 10 trees are planted. So far, according to veritree, 4,830 trees are in the ground out of 8,396 committed across two restoration sites:
🌳 Urban planting in Ontario
🌱 Agroforestry in Senegal, where trees are planted alongside farm crops
That's 6 hectares restored and 234 planting hours of work for local communities. Every planting session is verified, monitored and traceable.
Ask us about it when you book your heat pump install at tralo.ca.
– The TRALO team

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving from our crews in Ottawa and Halifax/Dartmouth! 🍂
Today we're thankful for the people behind every TRALO job, and for every homeowner who welcomes our team into their home. Thank you for trusting us.
Hosting dinner? A quick tip from Health Canada: run your range hood on high while you cook. Particle levels after cooking can be 65 times higher than background levels, and running a range hood on high (300 CFM) can cut your exposure to cooking pollutants by more than 80% compared with slower speeds. No range hood? Open a window close by, or run the fan on your furnace or ventilation system.
More from Health Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/healthy-living/factsheet-cooking-and-indoor-air-quality.html
Wishing you and yours a warm and happy Thanksgiving.
– The TRALO team

10/09/2026

Swipe through 👉 Your fall DIY checklist 🍂

Before the cold settles in, here are 5 easy things you can do yourself to help your heating system run smoothly:

1️⃣ Check your furnace filter. If it's dirty, clean or replace it. Your owner's manual tells you how often. (A dirty filter can raise energy costs and even damage your system.)
2️⃣ Keep vents and return-air grilles clear. Move furniture and rugs, and give them a quick dust.
3️⃣ Test your thermostat. Switch it to heat and make sure the system kicks on.
4️⃣ Clear around your outdoor unit. Rake away leaves and trim back plants from your heat pump or AC.
5️⃣ Have baseboard heaters? Vacuum them to clear out the dust.

Natural Resources Canada also recommends a heating system check-up by a qualified technician every fall, since some things are best left to the pros.

When you're ready, book a tune-up at tralo.ca or call 1-800-843-1578.

Save this post for later 🔖

– The TRALO team

10/08/2026

Big news for homeowners: the federal government is launching a $2-billion rebate program for homeowners who install heat pumps. 🏠

Here's what's been announced so far, according to the federal government:
✅ Rebates for up to 820,000 homeowners over the next eight years
✅ An average saving of $1,400 a year on heating bills when replacing an existing heat pump or heating system
✅ The program is aimed at homeowners whose heating system has broken down, or is nearing the end of its life and who want to make the switch before a breakdown

The government also said it will work with CMHC to offer low-interest financing to apartment building owners to retrofit more than 280,000 homes over the next eight years.

As reported by CBC News, the program is set to begin early next year, with rebates of up to $10,000 for households earning below their province's median after-tax income (up to $2,000 above it). Applications will go through an online government portal. Full application details are still to come. We'll share them as they're released.

Thinking about replacing an old furnace or heat pump? Talk to our team at https://tralo.ca

Read the full story from CBC News: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/heat-pumps-replacement-emergency-program-9.7374054

– The TRALO team

10/07/2026

Furnace back on for the season? Now's a great time to test your carbon monoxide alarms too. 🔔

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas you can't see, smell or taste. Health Canada notes the risk at home is highest in fall and winter, when most of our homes are heated by fuel-burning appliances. A working CO alarm is the only way to detect it.

Health Canada recommends:
✅ Installing CO alarms on every level of your home, especially near sleeping areas
✅ Testing them regularly, and replacing batteries and alarms as the manufacturer recommends
✅ Having your furnace and other fuel-burning appliances inspected by a qualified professional once a year

If your CO alarm ever sounds, get everyone (pets too) outside to fresh air right away, then call 911.

Our technicians can inspect your furnace and make sure it's running safely before the cold really sets in. Book at tralo.ca or call 1-800-843-1578.

– The TRALO team

09/29/2026

We're proud to share some good news: TRALO Heating & Cooling is now a Member Company of HRAI, the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada. That's the HRAI Member Company logo in the post.

In plain words, HRAI is the non-profit trade association for Canada's heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry, representing manufacturers, wholesalers and contractors across the country. Its contractor members are pre-screened for the required trade licences, certifications and insurance, and must follow a code of ethics.

For us, it's one more way to show our customers that we take this work seriously. Thank you to our team, and to every customer who trusts us with their home comfort.

– The TRALO team

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