Top Five Cool Night Tips

Fall is finally here! As our nights start to cool down and your furnace begins to kick in, we’ve put together a list of our top five tips that can help you and your family stay warm and save money on your heating bill. Set your ceiling fan clockwise. If you have a...

HVAC FAQs

What size HVAC system do I need for my home?   That varies with the size of your home and living situation. There is no rule of thumb for an HVAC system so it is best to have a trained professional assess your home to provide an accurate review and...
Maintaining Your Home’s Air Quality

Maintaining Your Home’s Air Quality

Allergy season is STILL HERE. Thankfully, we’re here to help you keep maintain your home’s air quality with these 4 easy steps! Hit the Floor Keeping your floor clean is the number one way to reduce allergens in your home. Sweeping, vacuuming and mopping are essential...
What to Expect During Your AC Appointment

What to Expect During Your AC Appointment

As if a broken air conditioner isn’t enough, how do you make sure you don’t get sub-par service as well? Don’t leave your air conditioning repairs to chance. Check out these crucial steps an expert tech will take to ensure your AC is up and running again before you...
Summer in the Cities

Summer in the Cities

There is so much to do if you are sticking around the KW area for the summer. Nearly every weekend there is a great festival or event to attend. My family and I love bumping into people from our community, listening to great music or chomping down on some fantastic...
Vacation-Proofing Your Home While You Are Away

Vacation-Proofing Your Home While You Are Away

The warm weather hits and one of the first things we start planning is our summer vacation. Before you pack your last bag and drive to the airport, be sure the thermostat is prepared to take care of your home while you are away. Here are some tips for making sure your...
Top 5 Reasons Why Your AC Broke Down

Top 5 Reasons Why Your AC Broke Down

Summer came with a vengeance this year and as a result, we’re getting a lot of emergency calls for broken air conditioning units. No one likes an emergency, so here are some tips and tricks as to why your AC might break down this summer and what you can do to prevent...

Does your AC have “Dirty Sock Syndrome”?

Summer is right around the corner and temperatures are definitely warming up in Waterloo Region! That means it’s time for air conditioning (AC) season! Before the sweltering heat comes and you’re running your unit constantly, don’t forget to call Afterglow to...