Colin Thorpe is the third generation of Thorpe to provide the best air conditioners to Prince Albert and area. He says serving the community and providing the best quality work for families and businesses has been driven deep into his family ideals.

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Keep cool with the best-Thorpe Brothers Ltd.

Jul 18, 2016 | 10:02 AM

It’s the middle of summer, the thermostat reads 30 degrees and your air conditioning breaks. What do you do?

You call Thorpe Brothers Ltd. to install new air conditioning and get your house back down to the perfect temperature.

Air conditioning is something many take for granted and the Thorpe Brothers are the ones to make sure you never have to find out what it’s like to not have it. Since 1946 they’ve been the most knowledgeable heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians to look after your cooling needs.

They handle both residential and commercial buildings and specialize in renovations and retrofitting old units to a redesigned building.

Key projects for the Thorpe Brothers were the Tech High School in the early 60’s, the Prince Albert Pulp Mill in the mid-to-late 60’s and Carlton High School and McIntosh Mall in the 70’s. More recent community projects include The E.A. Rawlinson Centre, Alfred Jenkins Field House, Carlton School Gymnasium, and various other schools, hospitals and health centers in the surrounding area.

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Thorpe Brothers Ltd. offer a substantial range of air conditioning units for any size of house which won’t break your bank account or your ear drums.

Their extensive list of customers and successful projects highlights their commitment to the community and how trusted they are within Prince Albert and the province.

Since the company’s inception, three generations of Thorpe family have worked hard to ensure you live in the best possible comfort. The latest generation, Colin Thorpe, said “Serving the community is driven deep into the family. It’s something I take a lot of pride in.”

As Prince Albert’s HVAC experts, they have several tips for homeowners:

Maintain unrestricted air flow: “Restrictions lead to strain on your system. Keep furniture and clutter clear of any air vents, and change your filter regularly.”

Service your system once a year (spring for cooling, fall for heating): “This alone can eliminate many of the most common problems that need fixing and can significantly reduce the likelihood of a serious breakdown.”

Change your filter regularly for optimal performance, efficiency and longevity: “Changing filters regularly ensures proper air flow and keeps your home free from dust, allergens and germs. Depending on the type of filter you have, you may require weekly or monthly filter replacements.”

Be attentive to the outdoor surroundings of the air conditioning unit: “Be sure to keep ground mounted outdoor units clear of debris, clutter and weeds which can reduce airflow. Also use caution with weed trimmers around the unit to prevent possible wiring damage. Keep pets away from the unit when they do their business; pet urine can cause expensive damage.”

Commercial air conditioners are also a large part of their company, and they can service any size building.

How are you to know what size HVAC system to install and what will be most efficient? Have the Thorpe Brothers provide a proper Heat Load calculation to size up your place for the best recommendation.

“Oversized units which run in short cycles are the most inefficient and expensive. An oversized system blasts your home with an intense burst of cooling and prematurely satisfies the thermostat, never properly removing humidity. Slightly undersized is better than oversized. A smaller unit may run an extra 10 minutes during its cycle, but will insure that humidity is being properly removed from your home which in effect helps cool the home. Too much starting and stopping uses more power and is harder on equipment.”

They offer the most precise and efficient machines, which can save you hundreds of dollars each year through state-of-the-art capacity controls and can run as low as 59 decibels, up to 50 per cent quieter than a standard air conditioner.

Units can usually be installed as quickly as a day and serviced in only a few hours.

To learn more about the great products Thorpe Brothers Ltd. can install in your house, visit their website (link: www.lennoxdealer.com/thorpebrothers/) or call 306-763-5355 for parts and retail.

If your air conditioner breaks and you can’t wait, call 306-763-3333 for emergency services.