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Ventilation & HRV

Ventilation & HRV Services for Homes and Businesses

Modern buildings are sealed tight for efficiency, which is great for energy bills but tough on air quality. Proper ventilation clears out stale air, humidity, and odours while bringing in fresh air. City Furnace Mechanical designs, installs, and maintains complete ventilation systems, from residential HRVs to commercial exhaust, handled by licensed journeyman technicians since 2003.

Proudly serving the greater Edmonton area, including Sherwood Park, St. Albert and surrounding communities. Licensed, bonded and insured.

Full Service

Complete ventilation solutions

Good ventilation is easy to overlook until the air in your space feels stuffy, humid, or stale. Our team handles every side of ventilation, from a simple dryer vent to a full heat recovery ventilator or a commercial exhaust system. We assess your space, recommend the right solution, and install and maintain it properly so your air stays fresh and your system runs efficiently.

We cover both homes and businesses, and no job is too small. That is the honest, referral-based approach that has defined us for over 20 years.

HRV Explained

What is an HRV, and why do you need one?

An HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator) continuously swaps the stale air inside your home for fresh air from outside. The clever part: it recovers heat from the outgoing air and uses it to pre-warm the incoming air, so you get fresh air without throwing away your heating energy.

Better indoor air quality

Removes stale air, odours, and carbon dioxide so the air in your home stays fresh.

Moisture and humidity control

Helps protect your home against mould and window condensation.

Energy efficiency

Recovers heat that would otherwise be lost, so fresh air does not mean higher bills.

Year-round comfort

Delivers a steady supply of fresh, filtered air in every season.

In many newer, tightly built homes, an HRV is not a luxury. It is how your home breathes.

What We Do

Our ventilation services

  • HRV installation and maintenance for fresh, efficient home air
  • Dryer vent installation to keep your dryer safe and efficient
  • Bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans to clear moisture and odours
  • Commercial ventilation and exhaust systems for safe, comfortable workspaces
  • Makeup air systems to balance exhaust in commercial spaces
  • Ductwork and airflow solutions designed and fabricated in-house

If you don’t see what you need listed, just ask. Chances are we can help.

Warning Signs

Signs your ventilation needs attention

Call us if you notice any of these in your home or building. Addressing them early protects both your air quality and your property.

Stuffy, stale air

Air that feels stale or lingering odours that will not clear.

Excess humidity

Condensation on windows or early signs of mould.

A slow dryer

A dryer that takes too long or feels hot, a possible vent issue.

Weak airflow

Little or no airflow from an HRV or exhaust fan.

Unusual noises

New or louder sounds coming from the ventilation unit.

Why CFM

Why local property owners choose City Furnace

01

Licensed, journeyman expertise

Every job is handled by qualified journeyman technicians with decades of hands-on experience. We are licensed, bonded, and insured.

02

In-house sheet metal capability

We fabricate custom ductwork on site, so your ventilation is built to fit your space precisely.

03

Honest, competitive pricing

We explain your options in plain language and quote clearly before we start. Flexible financing is available through SNAP Home Finance.

04

Trusted since 2003

We built our reputation on referrals and quality workmanship. Your comfort and health come first.

Ready to breathe easier?

Get expert advice and a free, no-obligation quote on ventilation or HRV service.

FAQ

Ventilation questions, answered

What does an HRV do?

An HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator) exhausts stale, humid indoor air and replaces it with fresh outdoor air, while recovering heat from the outgoing air to pre-warm the incoming air. This improves air quality and saves energy.

Why is an HRV important in a newer home?

Newer homes are built tight to save energy, which also traps stale air, humidity, and odours inside. An HRV brings in a steady supply of fresh air while recovering heat, keeping your home healthy and efficient.

How do I know if my HRV isn't working properly?

Common signs include stuffy or stale air, excess humidity or window condensation, weak airflow, or unusual noises from the unit. If you notice these, it is worth having your system inspected.

Do you service commercial ventilation systems?

Yes. We install and maintain commercial ventilation and exhaust systems, including makeup air, to keep workspaces safe and comfortable.

Which areas do you serve?

We serve the greater Edmonton area, including Sherwood Park, St. Albert, and surrounding communities.

Areas We Serve

Ventilation service across the greater Edmonton area

We install and service ventilation systems throughout the region, including these communities.

Let’s Get You Comfortable

Tell us what you need and we’ll send a quick, no-obligation quote. Got a heating emergency? Call us and we’ll do our best to fit you into today’s schedule.

Call (780) 425-5175