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Check your air filter, clear snow from your outside vents, and keep your heat steady. Use your curtains and make sure your vents are not blocked. These small steps help your furnace work better and protect your home during extreme Alberta cold.
Summary of This Guide
This guide shows simple things you can do to keep your Alberta home warm during a deep freeze. You will learn easy steps that protect your furnace and help you avoid costly breakdowns.
5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Alberta Home Warm in -28°C Weather
If you opened your weather app and saw -28°C, I know that feeling. It makes you want to stay in bed all day. When it gets this cold in Alberta, your furnace works almost nonstop. That means this is the week to give your home a little extra care.
I made this list so you can feel calm, warm, and prepared. These tips are simple, but they make a big difference.
Change Your Air Filter Today
This is the most important step. When your furnace runs all day, a dirty filter slows the airflow. This can make your system overheat and shut off to protect itself. That is when people wake up to a cold house.A clean filter helps your furnace breathe and keeps warm air moving through your home. If you cannot remember the last time you changed it, now is the time.If you want, we can show you the best filter for your home and air quality goals.
Check Your Outside Furnace Vents
Put on your boots and take a quick walk around your house. Look for the white pipes coming out of the side wall. These are your furnace and water heater vents.If snow or ice blocks them, your furnace will stop working for safety. This is one of the most common emergency calls we see during a cold snap.Brush the snow away gently. This one step can save you from a freezing night and an expensive repair.
Keep Your Temperature Steady
It is tempting to turn your heat down at night. But when it is this cold, your furnace struggles to warm the home again in the morning. This makes it work harder and longer.Pick a comfortable temperature and leave it there. This helps your furnace stay stable and reduces stress on the system.If your home still feels uneven or cold in some rooms, it could be a sign of airflow or duct issues.
Use Your Curtains to Hold Heat
Windows lose a lot of heat. During the day, open your curtains to let sunlight warm your space. At night, close them tight to keep that warmth inside.This simple habit makes your home feel cozier and helps your furnace keep up.Some families also add humidity during cold weather because dry air feels colder even when the temperature is the same.
Make Sure Your Vents Are Not Blocked
Take a quick look at your floors and walls. Check for rugs, furniture, toys, or blankets covering your vents.When vents are blocked, warm air cannot reach your rooms. This can make your furnace run longer and cause uneven temperatures.Clear vents help your system heat your home faster and more evenly.
Is Your Furnace Struggling to Keep Up
If your home still feels cold, your furnace might need a simple tune up. Strange noises, weak airflow, or long run times are early warning signs.
Fixing small problems early helps you avoid emergency breakdowns when temperatures drop even more.
Would you like a professional to check your system and make sure your home is safe and warm
Book your furnace inspection today
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What is real comfort and safety ?
Real comfort is going home from work in the winter and be in your most favorite and most comfortable clothing. Real comfort is taking a shower without worrying of running out of hot water.
Real comfort and safety is getting great rest at home without worrying about your system breaking down. To some, if not all, real comfort is having total control of the temperature at home, be it for heating or cooling, when you need it.
Each of us has our own definition of comfort and safety because we have different needs and wants. Different needs requires different solutions. Solutions that will bring real comfort and safety.
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