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The Alberta Guide to Furnace Rebates (2024 Edition)

2024 has gotten off to a brutal and icy start, so we’re not exaggerating when we say it’s absolutely imperative to make sure your heating system

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Why Do Furnaces Leak Water (& What Do You Do About It)?

Leaking water is never a welcome sight, but when it’s coming from your furnace, it can be especially perplexing. Still, leaking furnaces are more c

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The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide From Furnace Leaks

Your furnace provides essential heating in cold weather, but keeping it properly maintained is vital for preventing potentially dangerous gasses from

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How Electric Furnaces Work

Electric furnaces are an appealing alternative in Calgary due to their energy efficiency, reliability, and low maintenance costs. These systems use e

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The Top 5 Dangers of a Dirty Furnace Filter

The filter in your furnace is essential for ensuring clean air and efficient heating. Filters trap dust, dirt, and other airborne particles to provid

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How High-Efficiency Furnaces Have Evolved to Save You Money

Your furnace spends all winter working to keep you warm during the harsh winter months—but if you’ve been relying on it for years, there’s a go

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When Do You Need Emergency Furnace Repairs?

The heat that furnaces provide for our homes is absolutely necessary during Alberta’s cold winter months. They keep us comfortable—and in below-f

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The Complete Guide to Replacing a Furnace: What to Expect

No matter how well you take care of a furnace, you’ll eventually need to replace it. Nothing lasts forever—and at a certain point, upgrading to a

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10 Tips for Better Winter Heating At Home

In Alberta’s unpredictable climate, where brutal cold snaps can occur in practically any season, staying warm is as much about safety as it is abou

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What to Expect from a High-Efficiency Gas Furnace

If your current furnace is giving you trouble and has been installed for a decade or more, it’s probably time to upgrade. But what can you expect i

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A Guide to Key HVAC & Furnace Technology

Your HVAC system is complicated, but understanding what it needs to function properly shouldn’t be. That’s why it’s helpful to know the names o

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Why Your Furnace Smells & What to Do About It

Canadian winters can be tough, and you’ll need your trusty furnace to keep your home warm and cozy throughout these frigid months. However, sometim

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How to Save Money with a Smart Thermostat

Staying comfortable and saving money are both top priorities for most homeowners—but sometimes achieving both goals at once can feel like a balanci

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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 t

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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. Upgr

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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

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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 use

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How to Save on Rising Heating Costs

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

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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

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How to Determine the Right Type & Size of Furnace for Your Home

Replacing a furnace is a big investment. So it’s essential to make sure the heating equipment you choose is the right fit for your home and demands

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Allergens & Your Indoor Air Quality: How Can Air Systems Help?

Springtime and summer signal the emergence of allergens every year. But did you know that allergens, like dust and pet hair, can find ways into your

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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

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How Do I Choose The Best Furnace Repair?

In Canada, a working furnace is one of the essential systems in your household. You rely on it for heat and comfort day in and day out. So when somet

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Should I Repair or Replace My Furnace?

A well-functioning furnace is a basic necessity when you live in a colder climate. There are few things more frustrating (and possibly dangerous) tha

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What Does a Smart Furnace Do?

It was only a matter of time before your home’s furnace would be the next piece in the smart technology takeover. While this can be intimidating, e

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What To Do With Your Furnace in Winter

What To Do With Your Furnace in Winter

The snow has started to fall, there’s frost on our cars, we’re digging out those fuzzy blankets, and th

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How Long Does a Furnace Last?

The age of a house, and the parts therein, are essential to your quality of life. Many factors can effect your expected furnace life.

Whether you’

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Recommended Thermostat Temperatures for Summer & Winter

Your comfort level at home depends greatly on the indoor temperature. But think twice before you crank the furnace in the winter and blast the air co

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5 Reasons The Furnace Smells Like It’s Burning

Your furnace is an essential part of your home. Whether you think about it every day or not, you expect your furnace to keep your house war

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How to Save Money with a Smart Thermostat

Staying comfortable and saving money are both top priorities for most homeowners—but sometimes achieving both goals at once can feel like a balanci

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Action Furnace’s Winter Preparation Checklist

Your furnace keeps you cozy during cold winter months, so fall is the best time to make sure it’s working properly. Furnaces are a must for people

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Why Your Furnace Smells and What to Do About It

The warm air that comes from our furnaces is nice to have, especially during cold Canadian winters, but the odors that go along with it can sometimes

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The Basics of Pilot Lights in Your Home Heating Appliances

So what are pilot lights, anyway? As a pilot guides a plane, a pilot light guides a flame: a pilot light is a small flame that is used to light large

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The True Differences Between Furnace Filters

As furnaces vary, so do their filters. Not every filter is ideal for each furnace – or even home. However, there is a handful of filters that we find

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