Contact Us Now : (587) 802-3192

Category Archives: A/C Care

Post Image

How Long Should My Air Conditioning System Last?

How Long Should My Air Conditioning System Last?
How many more years is your AC system supposed to last?
It usually gets all the HVAC technicians and owners out there all stirred up. The reason is that companies that are highly motivated by […]

Read More
Post Image

What is the Required Service Area in Front of a Furnace or Air Conditioner?

What is the Required Service Area in Front of a Furnace or Air Conditioner?
When we install HVAC equipment in people’s homes, there is a code that covers how much service area there needs to be in front of the equipment. That’s […]

Read More
Post Image

The Facts About AC Condensate Drain Lines for Attic/Rooftop HVAC Systems

The Facts About AC Condensate Drain Lines for Attic/Rooftop HVAC Systems
Residential HVAC installers have to understand so many facets of the construction industry.
We’re going to talk about the importance of installing the condensate drain lines correctly so the system doesn’t […]

Read More
Post Image

Can I Run My AC Without a Capacitor – A HVAC Capacitor Replacement Guide

Can I Run My AC Without a Capacitor – A HVAC Capacitor Replacement Guide
We get a lot of phone calls from customers saying their AC isn’t working.
A good portion of those calls is for a common repair. Their capacitor has failed.
If your technician has […]

Read More
Post Image

Quiet Cool Whole House Fans vs Traditional Style House Fans

Quiet Cool Whole House Fans vs Traditional Style House Fans
Are you the type of person who likes to open their windows at home? If you are, stay tuned because we are going to be talking about Whole House fans.

Whole house […]

Read More
Post Image

What is a Low NOx Furnace?

What is a Low NOx Furnace?
Have you ever heard about low NOx furnaces? Do you even know what NOx is?

Many Trane dealers were anxiously awaiting the release of the new S8 furnace line.

The main reason they’re looking forward to it […]

Read More
Post Image

Protecting the Low Voltage Wires to the AC on a Central Air Conditioner

Protecting the Low Voltage Wires to the AC on a Central Air Conditioner
That brown-sheathed, low voltage wire from the air handler to the AC unit outside tells the contactor when to engage and disengage the AC unit itself.
This allows the high […]

Read More
Post Image

HVAC Zoning Basics – Bypass Dampers and Dump Zones

HVAC Zoning Basics – Bypass Dampers and Dump Zones
We wanted to touch on a little more technical side of the zoning setup.
Some HVAC installers say “You can’t truly set up a unitary ducted HVAC system,” like the ones the majority […]

Read More
Post Image

What’s That Burnt Smell When I Turn on the Furnace the First Time Every Year?

What’s That Burnt Smell When I Turn on the Furnace the First Time Every Year?
As the winter season approaches, a lot of you will be turning on your furnaces for the first time this year. And that can be a […]

Read More
Post Image

5 Things You Can Do To Help Your AC This Summer

5 Things You Can Do To Help Your AC This Summer
It’s inevitable every year, it’s just a matter of time before the first wave of heat hits us here in Red Deer. We see a few waves of temperatures hit […]

Read More