Heating
How to Choose a Furnace in Edmonton
There is no best furnace, only the right one for your house. Sizing, AFUE, staging and the venting question that catches people out, plus six questions worth asking anyone who quotes you.
7 min read
The CFM Blog
Heating and cooling tips, from our team to your home
Honest, practical guides on keeping your home comfortable through every Alberta season, written by the licensed journeyman team at City Furnace Mechanical for the greater Edmonton area.
Air Quality
Dry Air, Dust, and Stuffy Rooms: Improving Indoor Air Quality Through an Alberta Winter
Dry, dusty, stale air every winter is not your imagination. A sealed home traps everything in it. Here is why indoor air quality drops in the cold, and how an HRV and a few habits help.
5 min read
Heating
Why Your Heating Bill Spikes in Winter (and How Efficiency Actually Helps)
A high winter bill is rarely one thing. Here is what really drives your gas use up, what AFUE efficiency means in plain language, and what actually helps, from quick fixes to a high efficiency upgrade.
6 min read
Cooling
Is Central Air Conditioning Worth It in the Greater Edmonton Area?
Summers here are getting warmer, and more homeowners are asking if central air is worth it. For most, the answer is yes, as long as it is sized and installed right. Here is how to think it through.
5 min read
Heating
Repair or Replace? How to Know When Your Furnace Is Done
Is it worth fixing, or time for a new one? The honest answer comes down to three things: the furnace's age, the repair cost versus a replacement, and whether it is a safety issue. Here is the framework a good technician uses.
6 min read
Heating
Furnace Stopped Working? What to Check Before You Call
A surprising number of no-heat calls come down to a few simple things you can safely check yourself in a couple of minutes. Here are six, plus the warning signs that mean you should call a pro right away.
5 min read
Cooling
Why Your AC Is Running But Not Cooling
The unit is humming away and the house keeps getting warmer. Here are the usual causes, the two you can check yourself, and when to stop and call.
4 min read
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