Warning Signs Your Ductwork Needs Attention
It can be puzzling when energy bills go up for no apparent reason, at least not one you can put down to a change in your heating or cooling habits. Then there are the rooms that seem to have a mind of their own, too warm or too cool come what may with the thermostat. […]
Is Your Home Ready for Southern Alberta’s First Freeze?
The first freeze is easy to underestimate. Fall weather can stay pleasant for days, then one cold night arrives and suddenly hoses, outdoor taps and drainage around the house matter a lot more than they did yesterday. A little preparation beforehand can prevent some very inconvenient surprises. Deal With Outdoor Water First Garden hoses are […]
Why Does My Basement Smell Musty in the Fall?
A basement can smell perfectly normal all summer, then suddenly develop that unmistakable damp smell once fall arrives. Moisture, airflow and drainage conditions are usually somewhere in the story. The trick is figuring out which one. Fall Changes the Conditions Downstairs Basements stay cooler than the rest of the house. As outdoor temperatures drop and […]
Fall Furnace Tune-Up Tips for Southern Alberta Homeowners
Another cold winter is on its way to Southern Alberta; is your furnace up to it? You should put some thought into when you last had a proper inspection of the unit. Are you aware of the telltale signs that your heating system could fail at an inopportune moment? We have been in the business […]
Why Is Fall So Beautiful in Southern Alberta?
Fall arrives differently here. It is not always a slow fade from summer into winter. Some years it feels like September simply changes the light one morning and suddenly everything looks different. The fields are more golden. The coulees seem deeper. Trees along the river valleys begin turning yellow. The evenings cool down faster and […]
Common Furnace Breakdowns During a Southern Alberta Cold Snap
The temperature has taken a turn for the worse and your furnace can hardly keep up? You may be cold where you ought to be warm, or put off by odd sounds. Then there is the prospect of opening your eyes to a house at freezing on the year’s coldest night. We see it often […]
When Should I Turn My Furnace On in Southern Alberta?
September can be a strange month in Southern Alberta. You can have a warm afternoon that still feels like summer, then wake up the next morning to a house that suddenly feels cold enough to make you think about the furnace. So when should you actually turn it on? There is no official date and […]
Ductless Mini-Splits: Benefits You Need to Know
Ductless mini-split setups are a type of HVAC that operates much quieter than a central AC system or furnace. In addition to better humidity control, you’ll also enjoy a modern, space-saving design. If you’re thinking about adding this type of system to your home, there are several other benefits you can expect to gain. Year-Round […]
A Southern Alberta, Prairie Evening at Home
There is a specific moment in a Southern Alberta summer that doesn’t exist anywhere else in the world. It’s that magical window around 9:30 PM, when the blazing heat of a 34-degree afternoon finally breaks, and the sky over the coulees turns an impossible shade of violet, gold, and deep amber. Out here, we don’t […]
Why Is My Utility Bill Suddenly So Much Higher?
We’ve all had that moment of pure dread. You open your monthly utility bill, look at the total, and think, “There is absolutely no way we used that much energy.” When your bill takes a massive jump out of nowhere, it’s easy to get frustrated with the utility company. But unless rates magically doubled overnight, […]