This booklet describes the types of wood heating, the proper location for wood-fired appliances, safety considerations, chimney options and installation, the selection and purchase of firewood and how wood heat can reduce annual heating costs. This is our most-requested publication. 

Learn all there is to know about air-conditioning for your home to help you make appropriate choices. In this publication, we describe air-conditioning equipment and talk about the different installations to choose from and the maintenance of an air-conditioning system. 

If you're thinking about adding a gas fireplace to your home or changing your conventional wood-burning fireplace, this booklet gives you all the information you need to make a knowledgeable purchase decision that will save you money, increase your home's comfort and keep your home safe. It will also help you become an expert at understanding gas fireplace features from the types of venting to the types of ignition to what to look for in a gas fireplace and what to avoid. 

This booklet explains what you need to know about the advantages of the new wood fireplace technology. It also explains the major problems and dangers of conventional fireplaces and looks at government standards andregulations for fireplaces. 

This directory is Canada's most comprehensive source of information on room air conditioners. It provides energy efficiency ratings for all models which helps you put energy efficiency on your shopping list. Worksheets are included to help you to find out what size of air conditioner you need, how to reduce the annual electricity cost required to operate a unit and how to use the EnerGuide label and ENERGY STAR® symbol to spot the most energy-efficient units. 

This directory is Canada's most comprehensive source of information on room air conditioners. It provides energy efficiency ratings for all models which helps you put energy efficiency on your shopping list. Worksheets are included to help you to find out what size of air conditioner you need, how to reduce the annual electricity cost required to operate a unit and how to use the EnerGuide label and ENERGY STAR® symbol to spot the most energy-efficient units.

The model listings that are contained in the printed version of the 2005 Directory are current as of April 2005. In the html version, when you select an appliance from the table of contents, you will link directly to our on-line listing of models that are regularly updated. 

Heat pumps are efficient heating and cooling systems that can reduce your energy costs. This booklet describes common types of heat pumps and discusses factors to consider when choosing, installing, operating and maintaining your heat pump. 

Describes electricity as a heating option, the types of heat distribution systems, how to get the most out of your heating system, what to consider when purchasing a furnace or heater and how to calculate your projected heating costs. 

Describes gas as a heating option, the types of heat distribution systems, how to get the most out of your heating system, using the EnerGuide rating for natural gas and propane furnaces, what to consider when purchasing a furnace and how to calculate your projected heating costs. 

Discusses oil as a heating option, various heat distribution systems, how to get the most out of your heating system, the furnace size that will best meet your needs, considerations prior to purchasing a furnace and how to calculate your projected heating costs.