You need hot water at home to enjoy bathing, cooking, and cleaning—so it’s critical that your hot water heater can handle the demands of your household. The more you know about how water heaters work, the more prepared you’ll be to take good care of yours and replace it when the time comes. Below, we’ll […]
Reducing your energy consumption is important for the environment, but how can you do it without spending large amounts of money? Alberta’s Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) offers an affordable and flexible approach to financing these changes, which can cover up to 100 per cent of costs. The Government of Canada also provides assistance for […]
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Winters in Alberta can be among the harshest in any Canadian province, with temperatures known to drop as low as -40 °C. That’s cold enough to give you hypothermia in just five to seven minutes, so we’re not exaggerating when we say it’s vital to make sure your heating system functions properly during those icy […]
These days it seems like the cost of living keeps going up and up. Groceries, gas prices, and even your home utility bills might be on the rise. And as a result, more and more families are looking for ways to help save some money. One way to reduce your monthly spending is to manage […]
Alberta winters are notoriously cruel. While that might be an exaggeration, our winters are still no joke. We need heat! The earliest furnaces used wood and coal to heat homes and buildings. As time passed, fossil fuels made it more affordable and efficient to meet increasing heating needs. Better technology led to more heating options, […]
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Most of us are aware of the rising energy prices these days. Gasoline for your car is getting more expensive, and so are the costs to heat a home in colder climates. Most Albertans use a natural gas furnace to stay warm through the winter. Improving the efficiency of your home heating can help save […]
As summer temperatures across Alberta rise, more homeowners are becoming interested in central air conditioning. However, AC is an important investment—so if you’re planning to install a new air conditioning unit to your Alberta home, it’s important to make sure you do it correctly. To help you, we’ve put together a guide to buying air […]
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Buying a new furnace is a big investment. And it’s a purchase worth inquiring about. Here are the questions you NEED to ask before you buy new home heating equipment. 1. Is a Forced Air Furnace Right For Me? In Canada, most homes require a forced air furnace to brave the frigid winters. But not […]
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Older homes are notorious for being drafty. If you’re not ready to replace your windows and doors, home insulation can help keep heat where you want. Insulation can even help lower your energy bills when appropriately installed and rated for your climate. Let’s explore the benefits of proper insulation and how it can help keep […]
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If your current furnace is giving you trouble and has been installed for a decade, it might be time to upgrade. And if a new furnace is on your home improvement horizon, a high-efficiency furnace is definitely worth investigating. High-efficiency furnaces perform just as their namesake suggests—with higher heating efficiency than standard model furnaces. Improved […]
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