Furnaces Articles

Let’s face it: running your furnace gets expensive. We can help. AquaTemp wishes more of our Saskatchewan customers knew about the simple ways to cut heating costs during the winter. Some require a small financial investment, but some are free and incredibly simple with a little diligence.

You just discovered there is a puddle of water on the floor in front of your furnace. What does this mean? Why would your furnace be leaking water? 

The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity.

We at AquaTemp want you to be comfortable at home; you deserve to be! Here are eight furnace system problems that could be causing uneven heat:

When it comes time to make that investment, at AquaTemp, we can help you save money while helping to increase your SK home’s comfort level.

Your helpful neighbor suggested the issue you are having with your gas furnace sounds like it could be due to a cracked heat exchanger. What is a heat exchanger? How can you tell if this is the issue? What should you do about it? 

Looking to install a new heater in your Warman home? Your two most popular choices are a heat pump and a furnace. Each one has advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other.

You have just inspected your air filter, only to find it is sopping wet! Thoughts begin to race through your head, and you ask yourself, Is my furnace breaking down? or Is this going to be expensive to repair? Fortunately, there is no need for panic. 

Even though our AquaTemp heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) experts are always here for you, as a Warman homeowner, you should know at least a little something about your heating and cooling system. Knowledge is power after all.

Just about any heating electrical appliance has the potential to overheat. Furnaces are no exception. As a homeowner, you need to take precautions to lower the risk of an overheated unit.

A furnace is a major investment for any Martensville homeowner. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system sometime during home ownership.

If you happen to be in the market for a new furnace, you may be overwhelmed by the number of options available. Our professional team at AquaTemp would like to make it a bit easier by providing some basics on the different types of furnaces on the market today.

Once the cooler weather hits here in Warman this fall, you are going to want the inside of your home toasty and comfortable. This means turning on your furnace. Long before the first night you’ll want to use it, you should have your furnace cleaned and checked by a professional from AquaTemp.

While an air conditioner’s efficiency is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, an electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or Average Fuel Utilization Efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages, letting you know how much of your fuel is actually used to heat your Saskatechwan…

Did you finally turn your furnace on this fall only to have cold air blowing out of your vents? Or did your furnace stop working just when you started to need it most? There are a few reasons your furnace may be blowing cold air, and there a few things to check before you need…

It’s easy to moan when you decide that a major appliance or home system needs replacing. After all, these are expensive investments and probably not your favorite way to spend your hard-earned money. Unfortunately, there’s often not a clear-cut message, short of an appliance completely breaking down, that definitively indicates it’s time to buy a…

It’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many Osler homeowners follow the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Everyone is busy and many seemingly more important priorities tend to creep up every month to consume time and money. However, the last thing you want to worry about when the…

Your furnace filter is the unsung hero of your furnace. It quietly does its job without any fuss and allows the rest of the furnace to do its job. It’s not a complicated item, but there are some basics we at AquaTemp think you should know to help it do its job. Its Purpose The…

Until November 30th, 2019 we can offer the most top of the line furnace in the industry starting for as low as $62 per month, with up to 6 months no payments and $1650 in total available rebates.

The furnace flue keeps you and anyone else in your home safe by venting harmful gases. What else does a flue do?

We receive countless calls every time the temperatures drop below normal ranges, as homeowners here in Hepburn, SK, encounter problems with their home’s heating system. With the record-low temperatures and extreme conditions most of the country is currently experiencing, our AquaTemp professionals want to share some insights and tips with you to keep your indoors cozy while Old Man Winter blusters away outdoors.

Furnaces keep you warm and improve indoor air quality. How does a furnace work?

You’ve just gone sledding with your family. You’re tired from the countless number of times you’ve been down the hill and all of the snowball fights. Now you’re ready to put on some pajamas, turn on a movie, and settle into your recliner with a steaming cup of cocoa. As soon as you open the…

Looking to install a new heater in your home? Your two most popular choices in Hepburn, SK, are a heat pump and a furnace. But which one to choose? Each one has its own advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other. Here are some things to consider to help you in your decision-making process.…

Once the cooler weather hits here in Hepburn, SK, this fall, you are going to want the inside of your home toasty and comfortable. This means turning on your furnace. Long before the first night you’ll want it, you should have your furnaced cleaned and checked by a professional from AquaTemp. You may not think…