Prepping Your Home for Winter Travel Whether you're heading south for the winter or just going on a quick holiday, there are some key things you'll want to do to protect your vacant home. 1. Change the Thermostat Batteries Changing the batteries in your thermostat can help to ensure your furnace is being controlled properly [...]

When is the Best Time to Have My Furnace Inspected & Cleaned? In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to forget about the unsung hero of every Edmonton winter (and no, I don’t mean Santa). I’m talking about your furnace. With all of the elevated spending that naturally occurs [...]

5 Tips for Finding a First-Rate Furnace & AC Installation Company Without proper installation, even the most advanced, high-performance equipment will operate ineffectively.  Plus, if an air conditioning system or furnace is wrongfully installed, it can impact the equipment itself, leading to malfunctions or damage over time. This is why it is so important for [...]

How Important is Brand Name When Shopping for a Furnace? Purchasing a new furnace is a decision that should not be taken lightly.  After all, you want to be able to depend on the furnace unit you choose to get you through our harsh Canadian winters— without having to worry about sudden malfunctions. Thankfully, a [...]

HRVs and ERVs - What's the Difference? If you’ve purchased a newly constructed home in the past 5 years, there’s a good chance you have an HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator) or ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilator), installed in your mechanical room. As a result of improved insulation and air-tightness of new-builds, these homes also experience less [...]

How Pet Allergens Affect Indoor Air Quality While there are some homeowners that are free from the hassles of pet allergens, there are many that struggle with them inside their own home. According to the American Lung Association, when compared to dogs, there is twice the number of people who claim allergies to cats. Yet, [...]