WeatherMakers Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Blog: Archive for the ‘Furnace’ Category

The Air Filter: A Component You Can’t Afford to Forget This Year

Monday, November 18th, 2024

Every single furnace has an air filter–or at least every working furnace has an air filter. This component is very important because it protects sensitive interior systems like wires, burners, and the heat exchanger from getting caked in dust and debris. The air filter isn’t designed to improve your air quality, but it can also do that as long as you do one simple task:

Remember to change it every 1-3 months.

This blog post is going to focus on the importance of a furnace’s air filter and how it works to generally keep the components of your system safe and efficient. The longer you go without replacing the air filter, the more likely it is that you’ll see a rise in heating bills and poor comfort throughout your home.

Do you still need to call us for furnace repairs in Edmonton, AB if something goes wrong? Of course! But if there’s nothing wrong right now, you might be able to stave off those future repairs by replacing the filter.

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Our Light Commercial HVAC & Plumbing Services

Monday, July 31st, 2023

Did you know that WeatherMakers Comfort Ltd. has been providing light commercial HVAC & plumbing services to clients in the Edmonton area for over 65 years now?

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How to Change a Furnace Filter

Monday, October 28th, 2019

One of the chores that sits atop every homeowner’s To-Do List is “Change Furnace Filter.” If you’re a new homeowner or new to a home with a forced-air furnace, you might not know how to change the filter, and most likely, you don’t see why you have to do it so often. Without a doubt, furnace filters need to be replaced regularly–monthly to every couple months–depending on the furnace you have and the type of filter you prefer. Changing your filter will keep your furnace running at peak efficiency and will help keep excess dust and pollutants from entering your home.

Follow these steps, and you’ll keep your furnace happy all season long. Not sure you’re comfy going under the hood of your furnace? Learn more about furnaces here.

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When Should I Repair vs. Replace My Furnace?

Monday, October 21st, 2019

WeatherMakers furnace technicians say they face one tough question on a regular basis when they’re out on their service calls: “Should I continue to repair my furnace, or should I just replace it?” When it’s obvious, the answer is simple, but when a furnace is on the fence, it’s a hard question to answer. We’ve pulled together some information from our experience that we hope will help you as a homeowner decide when to repair vs. replace your furnace, and more importantly, feel good about your decision.

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Why Does My Furnace Smell?

Tuesday, October 15th, 2019

What Do Furnace Odours Indicate?

You know that smell the first time your home furnace fires up–a little bit dusty, a little bit … unnerving? Honestly, that hot dust smell upon first fire-up is OK–nothing to be worried about if it goes away. Your fan has been sitting idle for a couple weeks to a couple months and some dust has settled in the works. It’ll blow clear and diminish in minutes. It’s the other smells that you want to use as an early warning sign that your furnace needs an adjustment or repair. Sniff something weird or unrelenting, take action immediately.

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Types of Heating Systems for Alberta Homes and Buildings

Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

Furnace, Boiler or Heat Pump?

So, you’re building or renovating a house or building, and you’re at the point where you have to consider what kind of heating system to use. Your builder or renovator will be an invaluable guide, and knowing a bit about the different types of heating systems, where they work best, and how you’ll be using the spaces, will go a long way in aiding your decision-making.

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What Does a Furnace Tune-up Include

Monday, September 23rd, 2019

Why Do I Need a Furnace Tune-Up and Inspection?

Aside from the art on your walls or the cars in your garage, your HVAC system is likely the most expensive equipment you have in your home. Unlike the art and just like your car, your furnace needs a tune-up and look-over every year. 

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Time for a New Furnace?

Wednesday, November 14th, 2018

There are many reasons to get a new furnace. If your furnace is old or broken, WeatherMakers has a solution for you. Our skilled technicians can perform a furnace inspection or install a new furnace quickly to ensure maximum comfort for your family.

Or maybe you’re tired of paying high utility bills? You may want to upgrade your furnace to reduce your heating costs — a new furnace can cut your energy costs by up to 30%!

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