Category: Health & Safety
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Can Air Conditioning Make You Sick?
Air conditioning is essential for staying cool during hot summer months, but can it also affect your health? Some people worry that cold air from the AC can cause a cold, while others wonder if a broken or dirty unit might be behind unexplained symptoms like headaches or dry eyes. If you’ve ever asked yourself,…
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Air Purifier Vs. Humidifier: Which One Does Your Home Need?
Learn the benefits of both whole-home humidifiers and purifiers and find which equipment option is the best fit for you and your home.
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A Guide to DIY versus Professional Air Conditioner Repair
Learn when you can handle air conditioner repair on your own, versus when it’s time to call in the professionals at Action Furnace to improve your AC unit’s functionality quickly and safely.
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Can Old HVAC Systems Make You Sick?
Learn the effects old HVAC systems can have on your health; as well as tips to mitigate the effects to ensure a cleaner, and healthier home.
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A Guide to DIY versus Professional Duct Cleaning
Duct cleaning is an essential component to the overall health and efficiency of your home’s HVAC system. In today’s blog we’ll go over the pros and cons of DIY duct cleaning and professional duct cleaning services so you can make the most informed decision for your home. We will also cover the importance of regular…
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10 Ways to Keep Your Home Safe While You’re Away
Leaving your home on a trip can be exciting, but it shouldn’t create worry or anxiety. Make sure you can enjoy your travels by following a few easy steps to keep the home you own or rent safe while you’re gone. Proper maintenance of your HVAC equipment is a vital part of ensuring a safe…
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The Ultimate Guide to Air Filtration Systems
Your furnace doesn’t just keep the air in your home warm enough during cold weather—it can also vastly improve your air quality. Adding a high-quality air filtration system to your furnace prevents many small particles from making their way into the air you and your family breathe at home, lowering your risk for certain health…
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How to Test the Air Quality in Your Home
Did you know Canadians spend about 90% of their time indoors? Spending the vast majority of our time indoors means the air quality in our homes is extremely important. You may not think about the air quality in your home very often, but monitoring and maintaining the air quality in your home can help you…
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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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Dangers of a Dirty Furnace Filter
Your furnace filter plays an essential part in maintaining clean air throughout your home and protecting the inner workings of your furnace, especially the blower fan that helps with proper air circulation. A dirty furnace filter causes dangers in your home, from poor air quality to potentially replacing your entire furnace. Changing your furnace filters…
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The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide From a Furnace
Annual furnace tune-ups help prevent your furnace from running inefficiently and even breaking down, it is also a good opportunity to ensure there are no harmful carbon dioxide gasses escaping your furnace into your home. Because furnaces can last up to 25 years (with proper maintenance), many Albertans are still using older gas-powered units to…
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How To Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
Do us a favour: take a second to breathe in and breathe out. Did you notice any odd smells or tastes? Or do you see tiny particles floating in the air as they pass through sunlight? If you do, it may interest you to improve your indoor air quality (IAQ). A lot of us don’t…