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Most homeowners don’t realize that one of the biggest fire risks in their home isn’t that candle left unattended or the cigarette butted in the planter – but in fact is something that nearly every home has, a dryer vent. Dryer vents were traditionally installed in places in the home that could be vented directly …

The Worst Fire Hazard in Your Home Is Not What You Thought – Your Dryer Vent Read More »

Most homeowner’s don’t realize that the key to keeping your furnace from breaking down unexpectedly is to change your furnace filter as often as needed as a part of your furnace’s regular maintenance. Why is this? It may seem simple but the filter on your furnace was designed first and foremost to protect the mechanical …

YOUR FURNACE FILTER; THE KEY TO PREVENT EMERGENCY REPAIRS Read More »

Furnace filters were originally designed for protection. But with rising concerns for indoor air quality, high efficiency furnace filters with denser media are becoming the norm. Electrostatic filters, electronic air cleaners, HEPA filters, and allergen filters are sweeping the market and providing health benefits for homeowners. But that isn’t the whole picture. While disposable filters …

How to Choose Between a Disposable and High Efficiency Furnace Filter Read More »

Since the early 1990’s a radical shift has been taking place in the air conditioning industry. R-22 refrigerant – also known as Freon – has been completely phased out of production in favor of a superior refrigerant called R410a, also known as Puron. The reasons for this shift in refrigerant are mainly environmental. R-22 poses …

R22 vs. R410a Refrigerant: What it Means to You This Cooling Season Read More »

A/C Installation Edmonton While the summer heat has arrived, you tend to forget how fleeting it can be and how that can affect your decision to install central air conditioning this season or have your existing unit maintained. Most homeowners don’t realize that air conditioning can only be installed, serviced, or repaired when the outdoor …

The Challenges of Edmonton’s Short A/C Season Read More »

When booking your regular furnace and duct cleaning service it can be confusing knowing what level of technical service you are receiving with the cleaning of your equipment. Some companies do visual inspections and some do mechanical inspections and there are many different ways of describing them. As a homeowner it is important to know …

Debunking Confusion between Visual and Mechanical Furnace Inspections Read More »

With the record setting temperatures, homeowners with air conditioning are relying more than ever on central air for some relief. Air conditioners are notorious for using a large amount of electrical energy, especially with older R-22 units or units with low SEER ratings. And because this large amount of electrical energy is consumed in the …

Tips for Running Your Air Conditioning to Save Energy Read More »