While Calgary isn't known for sweltering heat waves, summer temperatures can rise quickly—and when they do, a reliable air conditioning system is essential. After sitting idle through the long Alberta winter, your AC may be far from ready [...]
A gas furnace’s heat exchanger is mainly responsible for heating the air so that it is safe and warm as it circulates through the ducts and vents to the rooms in your home. If problems occur with the [...]
Most Calgary homeowners are no strangers to the occasional winter plumbing problem when the temperatures start to plummet—but when the problem affects comfort and well-being around the home, a quick diagnosis and fix can make a world of [...]
Leaks in the home are nearly always a major cause of concern for Calgary homeowners—and a leaking hot water tank can create a sense of panic. Remaining calm and troubleshooting the issue is the best policy. It may be [...]
As the chilly winds of winter sweep through Calgary, the warmth of your home becomes a top priority. Your furnace is the linchpin of comfort during the cold season, and Pete the Plumber, your trusted plumbing experts in Calgary [...]
Many Calgary homeowners fear the onset of winter on their plumbing systems and take extra precautions before the big freeze arrives — but ignore potential problems at other times of the year. Your plumbing precautions shouldn't end when the [...]
In summer, if the water heater is not heating water efficiently, there is not enough hot water, or the water you get is not hot enough, you might be tempted to just struggle through. Shorter showers and lukewarm face [...]
Here’s an incredibly important question for everyone who owns a home or business: Do you know where the main water shutoff valve is in your house, office or store? Nobody is expecting you to fix plumbing problems but the [...]
As summer takes a grip in Calgary, we’re likely to be sweating it out a few times over the coming months. While we’re not known for our palm trees and tropical sandy beaches, the temperatures can get up there, [...]
Saving energy at home is not only good for the pocket – it’s better for the environment. Most Calgary homes could be doing a little more to save energy but we often keep to old habits, despite new and [...]
