Improve Indoor Air Quality With These 5 Indoor Plants

Indoor plants help brighten up your home, and they can also clean the air! As the winter approaches, we will opt to stay inside our warm climate-controlled homes rather than face the frost. That’s why Afterglow knows it’s important for KW residents to prime their...

Okay, What do These HVAC Acronyms Mean?

The world of HVAC can be overwhelming. Heating and cooling systems are complex and the industry itself comes with a language of its own. From AFUE to HRV, it’s no surprise that most homeowners ignore all this crazy lingo! To help homeowners, we have broken down what...

Lower Your Energy Bill Without Turning Off Your Air Conditioner

The sizzling summer heat continues! It’s no secret that when your air conditioner (AC) is on, your energy bill goes up. Most of us expect to have a higher electricity costs over the summer, but what happens when the heat continues into September and October? With...

DIY Ways to Hide Your Air Conditioning Unit

With temperatures reaching 30+ degrees since June, summer 2015 has been long and hot in Waterloo Region. To combat the heat, air conditioning (AC) units are essential, but let’s be honest – they’re large and aren’t aesthetically appealing. But don’t sweat it; there...

Timing is Everything

He shoots, he scores, he goes to the hospital! Amidst the sticky heat outside, a broken air conditioner can feel like an emergency. I had a real emergency last week when I dislocated my elbow playing soccer. It may not have been the KW United’s PDL Championship, but...