How to Avoid Frozen Pipes This Winter
Ten thousand dollars. That’s the average insurance claim related to “water damage and freezing,” according to the Insurance Information Institute. Each year, one in 50 homeowners will file such a claim—and we’re guessing that you, like all Calgary plumbing customers, would rather not be that “lucky” one. In fact, you’d rather not endure the hassle of any sort of insurance claim, […]
Should You Turn Off Your Furnace Pilot Light?
Nowadays, we’re all looking to save some money, aren’t we? We do things like cut coupons, walk or take transit to save on the gas, and turn off the lights in rooms we’re not using. But did you know that you can save seventy-four dollars or more during the summer on your heating bills with a […]
Easy DIY Furnace Maintenance Tips
You know what’s worse than coming home to a freezing cold house during a cold snap? Nothing. Except maybe having your furnace say, “Nope” in the middle of your fancy holiday meal or while your buddies are over for a major sporting event or any other time when it’s cold outside. Obviously, your furnace’s job is to […]
HVAC Troubleshooting Guide
Why your Furnace/AC Isn’t Turning OnChoosing the Right Furnace FilterHow to Locate the Gas Shut-off ValveA/C Isn’t Cooling – FreonCarbon Monoxide – FurnaceA/C Maintenance Tips Why Your Furnace / AC Isn’t Turning On Outside AC unit not running? Furnace won’t kick in on a cold morning? Here are a few things to check before calling […]
Why Does My Heater Smell Like Something Is Burning?
If you haven’t already turned on your furnace, you will be sooner than later. And while most people love the comforts of fall—pumpkin spice everything, fuzzy blankets, warm coffee on a chilly morning— turning on your furnace for the first time of the new season might put a damper on your fall fun. After months […]
Gas vs. Electric Heat
It’s that time of year again, and we’re in full-blown fall mode. Lots of things are really great about this season: cool mornings, pumpkin-spice everything, sweater weather, beautiful fall leaves. But you know what we don’t love? Coming home from work and it’s already dark outside. Ugh! And it might be time to reevaluate your heating […]
Is It Better to Repair or Replace My Furnace?
The furnace—a household necessity and a pain in the wallet. When the furnace stops working, things get expensive. Between repairs and parts, the question eventually arises, “should we repair or replace?” Every furnace has a shelf life. Even the best-maintained models only last between 15 and 20 years. When determining whether it’s worth your while […]
10 Signs You Need to Repair Your Home Heating System
Home heating systems are a necessity, especially during the cold seasons. If your furnace stops working, it can be costly to repair it. This is one reason we at ClearView Services always tell clients in Calgary to invest in annual maintenance to avoid any surprises. Here, we’ll talk about 10 of the ways you can […]
