Size Matters

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...

Are You Prepared For Heating Season?

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...

Why You Should Buy A Furnace From Afterglow

Did you know the average life expectancy of furnaces in the home is 16-20 years? If your furnace is close to this age or older, you should begin shopping. Afterglow technicians are trained and have experience with nearly every make and model of residential furnaces in...

Heat Recovery Ventilators and Your Home

BRRR! Have you felt that nip in the air recently? The weather is getting colder, which means it’s almost time to start sealing up your windows! That way all that cool air stays out, while all that warm air stays inside. But on the downside you don’t get as much fresh...

Thriving Ontario Street Businesses

Afterglow is installing a new Canadian-made boiler on Ontario Street in Kitchener. Have you been to Ontario Street lately? It’s a cool place with all kinds of fun and unusual stores and restaurants. Downtown Kitchener is really coming into its own! We’re installing in...

The History Behind Afterglow

What’s in a name? When we first started out in 1991, we were called Delta De-Liming. We focused mostly on mechanical problems with water heaters. As our business grew, we adapted and evolved into the full service providers we are today. We wanted to find a name that...

How Thermostats Can Save You Money

There sure are a lot of devices to help us out with our activities! I recently got a Fitbit for myself. You know, the wearable electronic gadget that keeps track of how much you run, how much energy you burn, and how much you sleep? It really helps with my fitness...

Sun Life Financial Waterloo Busker Carnival

Everyone at Afterglow is excited about the Sun Life Financial Waterloo Busker Carnival this weekend, August 21-24! It’s not only one of the top busker carnivals in Canada, but also one of the oldest: last year it celebrated its 25th anniversary! If you haven’t already...

Dog Days of Summer

While we’re enjoying the outdoor weather during the day, have you noticed that it’s getting cooler at night? What happened to the dog days of summer? Last year we were offering Keep Cool Tips to survive the heat. But this year the heat has barely caused us to break a...

Ductless Air Conditioners

No ducts in your home? No problem! The solution: ductless air conditioners. Afterglow has installed more ductless air conditioners this year than ever before! Whether single units or multi-zone, people are just loving this technology, and Afterglow is in love with...