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The Ultimate Guide to Duct Insulation
Action Furnace provides comprehensive HVAC services in Calgary, Edmonton, and Red Deer. Learn all about the benefits of insulating your ductwork here and see the steps involved, so that you can take steps to make sure your heating and cooling equipment is efficient all year long and get help if you need it.
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Top Five Causes Of Hot Water Heater Failure
Your hot water heater impacts a lot of areas of your daily life. Because it supplies the hot water you need for your everyday use like bathing, laundry and washing dishes, it’s a very important appliance in your home. Having it not function properly can have a drastic effect on personal comfort. Before you head…
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How Does A Furnace Work?
When people say “furnace” what they are typically referring to is the system in place that heats their home. While your furnace is likely sitting down in your utility room (commonly called a “furnace room”), know that the system that heats your home is actually a combination of appliances that work in conjunction with one…
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Top 10 Causes of Furnace Failure
When the snow is blowing and your furnace gives out, knowing that the failure was likely preventable is a bit of a “cold comfort”. The best way to prevent furnace failure and subsequent freezing is by routinely checking your furnace before the cold season hits each year. If you’ve encountered a furnace problem regardless, look…
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How Does an Air Conditioner Work?
At its very basic, an air conditioner uses a series of chemical and physical reaction to remove hot air from an area and replace it with cold air. It does so through chemicals that are able to convert from a gas to a liquid, and then back to a gas again easily. When a liquid…
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Common Terms and Phrases Used Regarding Hot Water Heaters
Can you imagine taking a cold shower first thing in the morning? How about washing your dishes with scalding hot water? Hot water heaters regulate your water temperature to make your day-to-day life more comfortable. This makes it such an essential equipment. As a matter of fact, it is a must in almost every household…
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Common Terms and Phrases Used Regarding Air Conditioners
When it comes to air conditioners, and generally HVAC(heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems, the jargon can be a little hard to understand. This page is designed to help you learn common acronyms and words that are important when looking into purchasing or servicing an Air Conditioner. Air Changes per Hour – The hourly ventilation…
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Common Furnace Industry Terms and Phrases
The HVAC industry (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), like any specialized industry, has a vocabulary that you may not be familiar with unless you have experience with HVAC. Learning common furnace industry terms, phrases and acronyms will help you properly communicate your needs to an HVAC technician as well as better understand the literature that…
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The Complete Guide to Basic Hot Water Heater Maintenance
Whether you’re rocking a standard hot water tank, or you’ve decided to embrace the future via a tankless hot water heater, your ability to enjoy long-lasting hot water relies on a properly maintained unit. Now, there’s no reason to feel daunted by the task of maintaining your hot water heater. In fact, just by completing…
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Basic Air Conditioner Maintenance
There are some general means by which you will be able to keep your air conditioner functioning properly and efficiently through the heat. Air Conditioner Filters – It may come as no surprise but you need to change your air conditioner filters regularly. They help strain out dirt and debris from your airflow but can eventually…
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How Does a Hot Water Heater Work?
Your homes hot water heater is essential to both its functionality and comfort. If your hot water heater goes, it can cause a lot of headaches – cold showers and an unusable dishwasher could be the least of your problems. As such, it’s important to have a general idea of how your homes water heater works.…
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What’s the Best Thermostat Temperature for Winter & Summer?
Action Furnace knows all about how to use HVAC equipment efficiently in Alberta homes—no matter what season it is. Find out what thermostat temperature is best for each time of year with advice from our team of home comfort specialists so you can reduce wear and tear while saving money on your utility bills!