Calgary homes have traditionally heated water using natural gas-powered storage tank heaters. That’s changing, with the growing popularity of tankless water heaters, which heat water on demand reliably, affordably, and efficiently. With our extra-cold winters and water hardness, steady and affordable home heating and hot water supply can be challenging in Calgary but new, high-efficiency
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Choosing the right heating and air conditioning contractor can be the difference between your equipment lasting 10 years and 20-25 years. By hiring true professionals, you sleep easy knowing that you’ve selected the right HVAC equipment—and that the installation, maintenance, and care of the system is in safe hands through the long, cold winters and
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Calgary’s long heating season makes the choice of furnace important for most homeowners looking to replace an aging or failing furnace. The cost of a new furnace can feel like a big hit, but the good news is your new unit will run more efficiently than your old one, cutting your energy bills and saving
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More Canadian homeowners are installing ceiling fans as a cost-efficient way to cool the home in the summer months—but did you know that ceiling fans can also help with home comfort during the winter? Proper fan usage can increase energy efficiency and lower monthly bills, too. So, getting the blade direction right is one of
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Furnace technology is getting more “intelligent”. Efficiency is constantly evolving and new furnace models heat the home more effectively while also lowering monthly bills. That’s especially important in Alberta’s climate, where we rely heavily on our furnaces for much of the year. If you’re wondering what a two-stage furnace is, you’re likely thinking about whether
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A furnace filter does a dirty job—keeping the air in the HVAC system free of dust and other contaminants—but someone’s got to do it! Forced-air gas furnaces, as used in most Calgary homes, depend on the unrestricted flow of air through the system for peak performance. Optimal comfort and health also require the air to
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Furnace fans or blowers help circulate air in HVAC systems, working with the thermostat to keep the home at a comfortable temperature and improving air quality. As a key component of your HVAC system, it’s important to know how to use the furnace fan to maintain comfort. The two basic fan settings of ON or
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The HVAC system is likely the single biggest guzzler of energy in your home. In fact, household heating accounts for almost two-thirds of the total residential energy use (electricity and natural gas) across Canada. Installing energy-efficient HVAC appliances like furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps is essential. But how do you know how energy-efficient a
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To maintain healthy indoor air quality, it helps to know where the air circulating through your home comes from. Specifically, many homeowners ask whether the furnace fan brings in outside air to circulate through the ductwork—or does it originate from within the home and is simply “recycled”? Here’s what you need to know… Does the
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If you’re researching new furnace options and comparing furnace models online, you need to compare like for like. That means understanding furnace sizing as well as furnace types, efficiency, brands, and more. Furnace size refers to its heating capacity rather than the dimensions of the unit. The size of the furnace you need in Alberta
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