Home Ventilation: What is it and How Can You Improve it?

Diving a little deeper into ventilation; the “V” in HVAC. What Do You Mean When Mean When We Say Ventilation? Ventilation means replacing old air in a home with new air from outside to improve the indoor air quality. Out with the dust, smoke, odours, moisture and even...

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...

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...

Carbon Monoxide Detectors – It’s The Law!

Carbon Monoxide detectors mandatory by April 15th in Ontario homes The deadline is tomorrow! By April 15, homes in Ontario must be equipped with a working carbon monoxide (CO) detector. The Ontario regulation requires single-family homes to have the detectors...