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ALL ABOUT FURNACE FILTERS: TYPE & COST

In order to keep your furnace working optimally during cold weather periods, you need to change or clean your filter regularly. With multiple options available, choosing the right filter can be challenging. Read on to get a better unders…

4 Reasons You Should Buy an Air Conditioner in Calgary & Edmonton

If you live in Calgary or Edmonton, it makes sense that you would primarily think about your heating options for the winter. Our climate is typically cold and unforgiving; therefore, heating is a necessity. But it is also essential to consi…

HOW IS YOUR INDOOR AIR QUALITY?

Indoor air quality refers to the air in and around a building and the health and comfort of the occupants. With so many of us spending most of our time indoors (up to 90%, between school, home and office), IAQ (indoor air quality) has become a ma…

Tips for Buying a New Furnace for Your Historic Home

Historic homes are a beautiful investment. They are part of a town’s local history with architecture and designs that are antique and hard to find anywhere else. The financial benefits that often accompany the purchase of historic homes a…

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What We Look at When We Assess the Condition of Your AC

At first glance, it may look bleak: you know you’re going to need either an AC repair or a new air conditioner. But you’re no air conditioning expert, and you want to make an informed decision. When you reach out to the air conditioning experts…

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What Maintenance Can I Perform Myself On My AC?

The HVAC unit in your home is a vital piece of equipment that you depend upon throughout the year to stay warm or cool. Without proper AC maintenance, your HVAC system can encounter problems. Here are some steps you can take as a homeowner to en…

What Do I Do with Water and Mould in My Home? Q&A With Bryan Baeumler

With summer upon us, rain for many across the country, and cottage season in full-swing, Bryan addresses a few questions relating to mould issues in a cottage and leaky chimney flashing. Question 1 Hi, Bryan. My cottage has a mould problem.…

Why Does My AC Smell?

There’s nothing like the feel of cool air from your air conditioner on a hot summer day. The only thing that could ruin it would be an odor like dirty socks drifting in from the AC vents. If your air conditioning starts to smell, it’s best…

Why is my Furnace Filter Black?

A black furnace filter is a red flag that something could be seriously wrong with your heating system. Normally, a dirty furnace filter looks grey, but if it’s jet-black, you may want to investigate a little further. The Cause While i…

HOT OR COLD ROOMS? LACK OF AIR FLOW?

It’s that time of year when we really begin to feel very cold rooms in our house!  Typically, many would think that the reason for why your child’s bedroom is so cold in the winter time is that “it’s above a gara…

Repair or Replace ?!

We always ask lots of questions from our customers or those who call in to determine what is the most economical solution for their specific inquiry. If a furnace is not a builder grade model and if it is less than 3 years, we recommend repairin…