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28 Aug: Fireplace or Stove: Which One Will Warm Your Winter?

Stove, high-efficiency fireplace, decorative fireplace, insert, prefabricated model… with so much jargon, it’s easy to get lost. In the end, only one question matters: which appliance truly meets your needs? Find out whether your next appliance will be a stove or a fireplace in this practical guide, which also explains the different fuel options.

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22 Nov: What should be the future of natural gas for heating in Quebec?

Recently, Quebec government sparked much debate by announcing its intention to ban the use of fossil-based natural gas for heating buildings. While this initiative is part of a commendable effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it comes with some questions and concerns that deserve special attention. Here are some thoughts and nuances on some of the issues affecting Quebec’s energy situation.

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25 Oct: 5 Common Causes of Heating Units Breakdowns

With fall well and truly here, it’s starting to get cold and we have already started lighting our stoves and fireplaces to get the rising humidity out. When people begin operating their appliances again, the number of repair requests increase immediatly. So we took the opportunity to ask our technical service expert what they thought were the most common causes of heaters breaking or malfunctioning. Here are 5 things they told us.

Kojin 62

15 Oct: New Archgard Kojin 62

We are pleased to inform you that Archgard is back with a brand new linear appliance. This model of 62” diagonal enhances their gas fireplace offering in this contemporary category. Discover the latest in the Kojin family.

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11 Oct: Discover the new LE2 ACMS technology

Discover Pacific Energy’s latest innovation: Advanced Combustion Management Technology (ACMS) that they have integrated into the new generation of their LE2 stoves. ACMS is a technology exclusive to Pacific Energy that allows them to meet high performance and environmental requirements, without catalysts.

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07 Oct: Taking care of your fireplace at the start of the season

In Canada, all gas appliances on the market must undergo an energy efficiency test. This was established by the CSA (Canadian Standards Association). It is more commonly referred to as the P.4 test. This has been in place since 2003 and makes it easier for Canadian consumers to compare different gas fireplace models. You will recognize it by the EnerGuide label.