HVAC Cleaning – A Waste of Money?
The Who To Call Blog
by Alana Kitchen
3y ago
Duct cleaning has become very popular lately with a valid renewed focus on indoor air quality. Many companies offer “good deals” on cleaning your HVAC ducting, especially this time of year.  Is this maintenance necessary?  Does having your air ducts cleaned really make your home healthier and indoor air cleaner?  We have put together some information for you to consider before you decide. Frequency It has not been proven that routine cleaning of your HVAC system significantly improves the quality of your indoor air.  Having said that there are some industry recommendations ..read more
Visit website
5 Ways to Refurbish and Maintain Your Barbecue
The Who To Call Blog
by Alana Kitchen
3y ago
It is peak grilling season here in Calgary but if you are like us, you barbecue all year round. Down coats, umbrellas, and winter boots are all part of our grilling gear. Keeping this appliance fine tuned and safe is very important to optimize the grilling experience and our safety. Cleaning and maintaining our barbecue is probably the last thing we want to do on a sunny Calgary day but dig in…the results are worth it! Clean It! At a minimum, our barbecues should be thoroughly cleaned once per year. Remove all grills, racks or lava rocks. Scrape and soak the racks in dish detergent but not f ..read more
Visit website
Repairs That Take First Time Homeowners By Surprise
The Who To Call Blog
by Kim Twohey
3y ago
It is no secret that home ownership is a big responsibility. For many first-time homeowners, the process of searching for, buying, and moving into their new home is so all-encompassing, they do not even have time to think about the potential home repairs that might be required. One of my best pieces of advice for all buyers, especially first-time home buyers, is to have a thorough home inspection done before purchasing. Most qualified inspectors encourage buyers to attend the inspection and will help them get to know their new house and how to care for it. While home inspections can identify ..read more
Visit website
The Ultimate Calgary Spring Clean Up Checklist
The Who To Call Blog
by Alana Kitchen
3y ago
Spring-cleaning can be a daunting task when tackling at the beginning of the season. Once it is done your house will feel so clean and fresh! We have provided you with a checklist of the basic things you should tackle first, and then the rest won’t seem so bad. The Basics Begin by opening all your windows and lifting your blinds, letting the fresh air and natural light seep into your home De-clutter: You know that really useful thing that has been sitting in the corner for the past 6 months? Either put it away, or give it away Dust, dust and dust! Bedroom Edit your wardrobe: Get rid of an ..read more
Visit website
Desperate For Humidity? Just Add It To Your Calgary Home
The Who To Call Blog
by Alana Kitchen
3y ago
Maintaining the proper humidity level in your home is more important than you think.  Indoor air should be fresh, clean and normally have a humidity level between 35-45%.  After all, we spend over 90% of our time inside.  It might be more like 99% this time of year. If humidity levels in your home are too high it results in an increase in airborne pollutants like mold, bacteria, fungi and dust mites.  If the level is too low, most likely the case here in Calgary,  it can cause respiratory issues, nosebleeds, skin irritation and damaging static electricity.  It’s ..read more
Visit website
5 Hot Water Tank Facts You Need To Know
The Who To Call Blog
by Alana Kitchen
3y ago
5 Hot Water Tank Facts Understanding your home’s mechanical room Nobody really thinks about a hot water tank, that is… until it breaks. Your every day life is filled with things that just sort of work without you thinking about it – like your heart. They run behind the scenes until something is noticeably wrong. In the case of your hot water tank, you turn on a tap, you run a load of laundry, you have a bath, and you rarely acknowledge the convenience. But one day, when you hop in the shower, that shower will be cold and that is the day you remember to check the water heater. Here are a few ho ..read more
Visit website
Snow Removal & Christmas Lights: Bring In The Pros
The Who To Call Blog
by Alana Kitchen
3y ago
Snow Removal Back pain. Chilly winds. Icy driveway. Tired of snow shoveling the old-fashioned way, and not really a big fan of huge wallops of snowfall? This year, don’t let those chilly YYC temps and constant dumps of white fluff overwhelm you. Instead, consider a snow removal contractor who’s not only well equipped to handle a bevy of snow and ice from Old-Man Winter, but is also experienced and certified in the profession. When to hire for snow removal? While an average snowfall doesn’t mean life-threatening circumstances, an excessive snowfall does. When gusting winds blasted from the Al ..read more
Visit website
Get Your Eaves Cleaned-#1 Fall Home Maintenance Task
The Who To Call Blog
by Alana Kitchen
3y ago
This time of year in Calgary the temperatures drop fast and so do the leaves.  We have a very brief window of time between the leaves landing in our eaves, and being frozen into that critical space.  If we get an early snow fall, which is highly likely, leaves become trapped into the gutters where they reside until a good thaw or worse, the spring.  These clogged eaves places our homes at real risk for damage. Why Clean Your Eaves? First of all, every home has eaves for a good reason.  If you are doubting the importance of cleaning them, this is a good fact to remember. &n ..read more
Visit website
Hire A Pro To Tune Your Furnace
The Who To Call Blog
by Alana Kitchen
3y ago
There is a nip in the air, the wind is chilling off, and the snowflakes are building in the clouds. It will soon be time to bump up the heat and snuggle in. But are you sure your furnace is ready to be turned on? If you are like most Calgarians, the snow is the last thing to think about. The only thing on your mind is soaking up the last rays of sun. When the cold days come…and we know they will… you will need to turn on your furnace, but is it ready to keep you warm all winter? It is extremely important you get your furnace inspected and serviced each year.  That’s right, every year. &n ..read more
Visit website
Protect Your Calgary Home Exterior…Paint Before the Snow Flies!
The Who To Call Blog
by Alana Kitchen
3y ago
Fall is a beautiful time for getting in those last rays of sunshine, cleaning up the yard, and preparing for winter. It is also a great time of year to get the exterior painting or staining done on your Calgary house. It is best to do your exterior painting before winter because over the cold season the high moisture and freezing and thawing will begin to erode your old paint. Calgary also enjoys a disproportionate amount of sunshine all year around.  Although we Calgary dwellers love this, it is extremely hard on exterior finish of our houses.  If  paint isn’t there to protect ..read more
Visit website

Follow The Who To Call Blog on FeedSpot

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
OR