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10 Tips to Keep Your Home Warm in Winter
The weather in Alberta isn’t always predictable. But one thing we can always count on is a brutal cold snap (or two) during the winter. While a few enjoy it, most of us just try to get through to warmer days. Booking a furnace tune-up is a great start, but what else can you do…
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Why Your Ducts Pop (and How to Quiet Noisy Ducts)
Loud pops from your ductwork can be alarming, especially while you’re relaxing, reading, or sleeping. Though it’s not just pops—ducts can make all sorts of sounds for a variety of reasons. Whistles, rattles, and bangs can make you feel like you’re living in a haunted house. While that may not be the case, these sounds…
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How To Reduce the Smell of Wildfire Smoke in Your Home
It seems like every summer in Alberta, you awaken to hazy red skies and the smell of wildfire smoke. You may not be dealing with a fire itself, but no shortage of damage comes from travelling smoke. Harmful ash particles affect our homes, vehicles, belongings, and pets. Oh, and our health—let’s not leave out the…
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Should I Get Central AC in Alberta?
When you think of air conditioning, you might be imagining the bulky units sitting on your neighbour’s window. But did you know there’s a less intrusive and more efficient way to cool your home? It’s called central air conditioning, and central AC is quickly gaining popularity here in Alberta. We always seem to be taken…
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Must-Do’s Before Turning on Your AC After Winter
It’s almost popsicle season! Part of enjoying summer is all about soaking up the sun…except when you need some relief from the heat. If you’re lucky enough to have in-home air conditioning, this part should be easy. But rolling out of the winter isn’t as simple as just turning on the magic “cool” button once…
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Can I Turn Off My Water Heater?
While you may not think about your water heater very much, it is an unsung hero. Your water heater is important for your comfort, but it also keeps your major appliances running smoothly. Should your water heater find itself in need of repair, it can be a real headache. So when can you turn off…
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Why Doesn’t My AC Work?
We’ve all been there, tossing and turning during the hottest summer nights and everything you do to cool off isn’t working. This feeling of restlessness can only be amplified when your AC doesn’t work. If you’re continuously turning down your thermostat to cool down your air space and nothing is happening, it’s time to call…
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5 Signs You Should Clean Your Air Ducts
If you’ve owned a car or any major appliance, you know that maintenance is necessary to keep it running its best. The same can be said for your home’s heating and cooling systems. This is why keeping your air ducts free and clear of debris and dust is an important part of maintaining the HVAC…
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What Size Water Heater Do I Need?
In the market for a new water heater? Sometimes it can be difficult to figure out the best fit foryour family’s needs. Everyone in your home looks forward to and expects hot water on demand.Or at least pretty fast. And if your water heater is the wrong size, it will have trouble meeting thatdemand. Here…
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Can Dirty Air Conditioner Filters Make You Sick?
Are you sneezing, coughing, or feeling stuffy at home? It might not be just the flu season. Did you know that a dirty air conditioner filter in your home’s air conditioning system can sometimes be the culprit? Here we’ll explore the importance of clean air filters and air conditioner maintenance, to ensure a healthy environment…
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Does My Water Heater Need Maintenance?
Have you ever gone to take a bath or shower and felt cold and uncomfortable when the water touched your skin? Hopefully, this isn’t the case, but when your water heater isn’t working properly, it could be a result of poor maintenance. Like most of the components that operate your home, your water heater needs…
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Do I Need a Humidifier in My Home?
Humidity is one of those things that’s hard to get just right in Alberta. Constantly changing temperatures and our frigid winters can leave you feeling dry. But being the most comfortable inside your home can be accomplished with a whole-home humidifier. Proper humidity does more than just make you feel comfortable. There are legitimate health…