What are the Benefits of Energy Star Rated HVAC Products?

The five ways Afterglow’s ENERGY STAR products can help you. Are you currently shopping for a new piece of HVAC equipment? Whether it’s a boiler, air conditioner, or furnace ENERGY STAR ratings are there to help guide you. But what is ENERGY STAR? For over 20...

Canadian Winter Storms You Don’t Want to Know About

Blasts from the past.  A year ago today it was -14.5C, but with the wind chill, it felt more like -29C. Today, it’s 4C with a chance of rain. Yes, this winter has been a lot friendlier, but mother nature has been known to tease us good weather and then hit us with a...

Start 2016 Off Right — HVAC New Year’s Resolutions

Like all New Year’s resolutions, HVAC resolutions are only beneficial if you’re faithful about keeping them. What are the benefits of HVAC resolutions? They will help you save money, improve your home’s comfort and prolong the life of your heating and cooling system....

The Five Historical Facts You Didn’t Know About Furnaces

The start of 2016 has brought big blasts of winter to the Waterloo Region. From frigid temperatures to icy conditions it’s no wonder everyone is seeking out the solace of their heated homes. In a little over 100 years, furnace technology has significantly...

Congratulations to the 4th Annual Furnace Giveaway Winner

The Afterglow team was greeted with surprise, sincere gratefulness and many hugs from Cindy and John Savage and their three children. Watch the surprise here. “The furnace giveaway has become a tradition for us at Afterglow and we are so happy to give back,” said the...

Emergency Holiday Heating Service in Kitchener-Waterloo

It is Christmas day, the turkey is in the oven, holiday music is lightly playing in the background and guests are about to arrive. Suddenly, the unthinkable happens—your heating system shuts down and you are left in the cold. What do you do? Who do you call? If your...