What is a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV)? Heat Recovery Ventilators, or HRVs for short, are becoming more and more popular in mechanical rooms across Canada, especially in newest homes. But what do they do? And in what applications are they helpful? We're here to clear some of this up so you can make the best [...]

Keep Your Home Safe: Clean Your Dryer Vent Gone are the days of air drying your clothing on a regular basis. These days, we opt for the more convenient option of throwing clothes in the dryer to finish our laundry duties, especially in North America where it's cold most of the time. While the understanding [...]

What Types of Water Tanks Are Available in Today's Market? Even though we use hot water in our lives every day to cook, clean, and stay warm, very little thought goes into what makes hot water so easily accessible. In this week's blog, we're talking about the different options you have when replacing or upgrading [...]

Why Should You Get a Humidifier Installed? If you've been contemplating installing a whole-home humidifier, we're here to help. So your first question is probably: do I really need one? If you live in Northern Alberta like we do, the short answer is: yes, probably. Because of our incredibly long winters, the climate here is [...]

How to Prevent Furnace Breakdowns in the Middle of a Cold Snap Earlier this week Acclaimed! was invited to speak on CBC Radio-Edmonton about the city's recent cold snap and how extreme cold can impact your furnace. Take a listen for some tips & tricks on some steps you can take to prevent costly furnace [...]

What Kind of Furnace Filter Should You Be Using? Navigating the world of furnace filters can be confusing, especially if you're not sure what the difference is between the filters available. There's no shame in not knowing the difference though, that's why we're here! In this blog, we'll break it down for you and give [...]