by Stephen | January 7th, 2015 | Blog, Kitchener-Waterloo heating, Region of Waterloo heating
It’s -17C, but with the wind chill it feels more like -27C. Yes, it’s cold out, but these weather facts prove that it could be a lot worse: The lowest temperature recorded in Canada was -63C at Snag, Yukon Territory, on February 3, 1947. On December 15th,...
by Stephen | December 22nd, 2014 | Community Report, Kitchener-Waterloo heating, Waterloo
A Kitchener family that has dealt with hardships this year when their grandfather, Grant Wight, had emergency open-heart surgery, received a great gift from Afterglow this weekend. We surprised the Wight’s and two other Region of Waterloo families Saturday morning....
by Stephen | December 18th, 2014 | Blog, Kitchener-Waterloo heating
There are a lot of chores involved when you own a house. Luckily, there are things we only do once in a while, like cleaning behind the fridge and stove, or testing smoke detectors. But don’t forget maintaining your heating and ventilation system! Furnace maintenance...
by Stephen | December 10th, 2014 | Blog
Did you hear it? Our General Manager, Stephen McDonald, spoke on 570 News’ “Ask The Expert” segment! His son and Afterglow enthusiast, Rowan McDonald, accompanied Stephen on the show. The host, Dave Callandar, invited listeners to call in and ask our experts heating...
by Stephen | December 4th, 2014 | Podcast
by Stephen | November 28th, 2014 | Blog
If you are thinking about buying a new furnace, you probably have a lot of questions. Here at Afterglow, we have 3 questions for you: 1) Will a new furnace save you money? The initial purchase of a new unit can seem expensive, but there are ways of calculating your...
by Stephen | November 17th, 2014 | Blog
The holiday spirit is coming to the Region of Waterloo early this year! Afterglow is giving the gift of warmth to a family in need. We started the furnace giveaway back in 2012, and since then have gifted furnaces to two families in need. Last year’s winner Laura...
by Stephen | November 7th, 2014 | Blog
Remembrance Day is around the corner, and we are proudly wearing our poppies at Afterglow. While the 11th falls on a weekday this year, we hope you take a moment to remember, even if you can’t make it to the ceremonies. War is a hard subject to teach kids. It’s even a...
by Stephen | October 31st, 2014 | Blog
Afterglow is here to tell you that size matters when it comes to your furnace! Did you know that most residential furnaces are WAY too big? A furnace that is too large not only cycles on and off quickly, but can lead to operational inefficiencies. For example, rooms...
by Stephen | October 16th, 2014 | Blog
Ok, I think it is officially time to accept that heating season is here! After a really warm September, which seemed hotter than the summer, it’s time to get ready for winter! After digging your winter clothes out of the attic and getting new boots and coats, you need...
