Cold Evenings Have Started in Northern Ontario — Is Your HVAC System Ready?
The Temperatures Are Dropping
Northern Ontario is officially shifting into cold-weather mode — chilly evenings, cool mornings, and the early signs that winter is on the way.
At Stellar Heating & Cooling, this is when we start getting urgent calls like:
“My furnace won’t turn on.”
“My heat pump is blowing cold air.”
“There’s a burning smell when I start my furnace.”
Cold evenings are the perfect reminder:
Don’t wait for freezing temperatures to find out your heat isn’t working.
Why You Should Test Your Heating System Now
Whether you have a furnace, heat pump, or ductless heating, running your system now helps you:
Catch problems before peak heating season
Avoid emergency service calls during cold snaps
Improve efficiency (lower heating bills)
Extend the lifespan of your system
When people Google “furnace repair Sault Ste. Marie”, “heat pump not heating”, or “heating service Algoma,” it’s usually when they’re already cold and dealing with no heat.
Quick 5-Minute Heating Test (Do This Today)
Turn your thermostat to HEAT.
Increase the temperature by 3–5°C.
Make sure warm air comes from vents within a few minutes.
If there is no heat, try:
New batteries in the thermostat
Making sure the furnace switch is ON (looks like a light switch)
Checking the breaker panel
If heat still doesn’t start:
Stop trying — repeated attempts can damage components.
Signs Your Furnace or Heat Pump Needs Service
Call us if you notice:
Burning or electrical smell after 15 minutes of running
Heat pump blowing cold air
Weak airflow or no airflow from vents
System turns on and off repeatedly
New noises: buzzing, banging, grinding, squealing
These are early signs that a breakdown is coming.
Maintenance Now Saves You Money Later
A properly tuned heating system:
Uses less electricity or gas
Produces more heat
Reduces breakdowns when you need heat the most
A quick tune-up now can prevent a costly emergency call later in the season.
We Service All of Algoma & Surrounding Areas
We provide furnace repair, heating service, and heat pump installation across:
Sault Ste. Marie
Prince Township
Echo Bay & Garden River
St. Joseph Island (Richards Landing / Hilton Beach)
Desbarats & Bruce Mines
Thessalon, Goulais River, Searchmont
Rural and seasonal properties
We know Northern Ontario homes — and we know what winter demands.
Book Your Heating Check Before Winter Hits
Test your furnace or heat pump now — so you’re not dealing with a cold house later.
Call or text: 249-622-1822
Email: contact@stellarhvac.ca
Website: www.stellarhvac.ca
Stellar Heating & Cooling — delivering your home Stellar comfort.