by Stephen | July 12th, 2013 | Afterglow, Air Conditoner, Health and Wellness, Healthy Eating, Keep Cool, Stay Hydrated, Waterloo
We scoured the Internet to find you the best tips to deal with rising temperatures and heat waves. Whether you have an air-conditioning unit or not, we have some informative and fun keep cool tips to help beat the heat this summer. 1. Stay hydrated – In the summer it...
by Stephen | June 21st, 2013 | Community Report, Family Run Business, Waterloo, Your Home Comfort
The countdown to summer is over. June 21st marks the first day of summer, the longest day of the year and we are marking the occasion with lots of great events in Waterloo. Uptown Waterloo has been bustling this spring, with cool car days like Cruzin’ in the Square...
by Stephen | June 14th, 2013 | Family Run Business
We are a family-run business at Afterglow. George McDonald started the company in the early 1990s. Over the years, both of his sons have joined him, and his youngest, Stephen, is now the General Manager. In honour of Father’s Day, we asked George and...
by Stephen | June 12th, 2013 | Uncategorized
Recently, our GM Stephen McDonald of Afterglow had the honour of awarding Jay Everitt, the top HVAC student from the technician program at Conestoga College, with the HRAI Top Student Award. “We look forward to hiring and working with these well trained graduates.”...
by Stephen | May 15th, 2013 | Uncategorized
It is great to turn the corner on the cold weather and look forward to warm and sunny temperatures. But before we get too deep into the heat, make sure that your home comfort system is in good working order. We have some tips to make sure your start to summer is not...
by Stephen | April 16th, 2013 | Uncategorized
Afterglow is attending and is a proud Waterloo Region Apartment Manager Association Trade Fair Sponsor tonight. It is an annual trade fair for residential landlords, condo managers, and property managers. “We have been members for more than twenty years.” Says...
by Stephen | April 16th, 2013 | Uncategorized
Herb Layh and the residents of the Eastview Apartments were fed up with their heating situation. “Our oil system was an absolute nightmare.” Herb Layh, the COOP President explains. “One day I came in and I found black powder so thick we had to shovel it out.” Oil was...
by Stephen | March 24th, 2013 | Uncategorized
Just before Christmas, in 2012, the Richardson family was surprised with a free furnace from Afterglow. Industry partners including; Tempstar Heating and Cooling, McKeough Supply and BMC Mechanical donated supplies while our Afterglow team provided their time and free...
by Stephen | March 15th, 2013 | Uncategorized, Your Home Comfort
Do You Ever Wonder How Your Furnace Works? Watch our latest video on how your furnace works and how to keep it safe and save money. At Afterglow, we want YOU to understand your furnace and know how to care for it before it’s too late! Taking care of your furnace...
by Stephen | March 6th, 2013 | Uncategorized
WHAT’S NEW IN HEATING TECHNOLOGY Whether you are shopping for a home heating system or an upgrade for an apartment or commercial building, there will be three main features that will be different from the equipment of the past. Although heating technology has made...