Furnace Repair FAQ

All furnaces should be checked at least once a year before the main winter period to ensure efficient and safe performance—including the furnace vent pipe, which plays the critical role of channeling exhaust gases safely out of the home. An HVAC technician will check all piping during standard furnace maintenance but homeowners should also check […]

Did you walk past your furnace and notice water on the floor?  Water leaks are an alarming site for homeowners in Alberta—and should never be ignored. Furnaces can leak water for many reasons but if the furnace humidifier is leaking rather than the main unit, we can narrow the causes down a little. Furnace humidifiers

Whether your furnace is on the blink and you need a new one or you simply want to upgrade to a newer, higher-efficiency furnace to save on energy bills, replacing a furnace is no small task.  It’s essential to get it right because a lot can go wrong. A fully functional furnace is a major

Furnace cleaning is essential in all homes but when furnaces are responsible for keeping families warm for many months on end, it’s doubly important to look after them. Most furnace and duct cleaning in Calgary requires professional eyes and hands but there are also one or two tasks you can do regularly yourself to maintain

No strange sound coming from a furnace should be ignored—but what does a buzzing sound mean? And is it dangerous? The bad news with a buzzing sound is that it could be for multiple reasons, some of which could lead to uncomfortable or potentially dangerous issues for you and your family.  The good news is

No unusual smell from a furnace should go unchecked—but strange burning smells can be particularly worrisome for homeowners in Alberta. However, there may be no immediate need to panic. Furnace repairs may not even be required. Turning a furnace back on after the fall, for instance, may cause burning smells for a minute or two.

Furnace filters come in different sizes, thicknesses, and designs but the most basic distinction for homeowners is whether they are disposable or reusable. Disposable filters must usually be replaced every few months but reusable furnace filters can be cleaned repeatedly. This makes a little more work but saves money and is generally better for the

The furnace blower motor turns on the fan, which helps circulate air through the furnace and forces warm air out of the system and into the rooms of your home. As one of the main components in an HVAC system, the blower motor should be checked regularly to make sure that there are no major

The indoor air quality as well as the heating and cooling performance of your HVAC system relies partly on your air conditioning and furnace filters. These simple but essential components filter out unwanted airborne particles that could otherwise start causing problems with the normal function of your system. But how often should you change the

The furnace filter is one area of furnace repairs and maintenance that homeowners should be able to look after without the need for a professional HVAC technician. But changing an air filter takes a little know-how, especially the first time you attempt it. The most common mistake is attempting to place the air filter in