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Why is Furnace Maintenance Important?

Your furnace keeps you comfortable throughout the coldest stretches of the year, but you also need to keep it in proper working order—if you want to keep your energy bills from going up, anyway. Maintenance prevents wear and tear on your furnace’s sensitive components, which can cause it to work harder than would otherwise be […]

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How Electric Furnaces Work

Electric furnaces are popular in Calgary due to their energy efficiency, reliability, and low maintenance costs. These systems use electricity to generate heat instead of oil or natural gas. Knowing more about how electric furnaces work can help you decide whether they’re right for you when it’s time to replace your current heating equipment—and Action […]

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Affordable Ways to Supplement Home Heating

Heating your home is essential for staying comfortable in Alberta’s often-cold climate, but running your furnace all winter can get expensive. Upgrading your home with a high-efficiency furnace is one of the best ways to stay comfortable in chilly weather while lowering your energy bills, but there are plenty of other ways to supplement your […]

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The Complete Guide to Replacing Your Furnace: What to Expect

When Should You Replace Your Furnace? If you experience any of the following, it might be time to call us about a replacement furnace: Your furnace is more than 15 years old (older systems are less efficient and more prone to breaking down) Your energy bills are increasing without increased use You hear unusual noises […]

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How to Heat Your Home If Your Furnace Breaks

Keeping your home warm during the winter months can be a matter of safety as well as comfort—which is why it’s critical to take good care of your furnace. However, it’s possible even for properly maintained furnaces to break down unexpectedly, and if that particular emergency strikes, you and your family need to know how […]

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Electric vs. Gas Furnace: Which Is Best for Albertans in 2023?

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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8 Questions You NEED to Ask Before Buying a Furnace

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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What to Expect From a New High-Efficiency Furnace

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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How to Insulate Your HVAC Ductwork

Ductwork is a series of interconnected corridors distributing air from your HVAC system to different areas of your home. For your ductwork to function as efficiently as possible, it’s important to ensure it’s insulated.. Here we’ll explore the benefits of insulating your ducts, the best materials to use, and offer a step-by-step guide on how […]

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