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Heat Pump vs Furnace in Calgary: Which Makes Sense for Your Home
Heating10 min

Heat Pump vs Furnace in Calgary: Which Makes Sense for Your Home

Cold-climate heat pumps work in Calgary. They're not a fit for every home. Here's the honest breakdown of where each makes sense, what they cost, and what Alberta rebates actually do.

Jason Mounsey — FlameTech author
Jason MounseyMay 15, 2026
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Tankless vs Tank Water Heaters in Calgary: An Honest Comparison
Water Heaters9 min

Tankless vs Tank Water Heaters in Calgary: An Honest Comparison

Calgary's hard water and -35°C winters change the tankless-vs-tank math in ways most generic guides miss. Here's what actually matters when you're choosing for an Alberta home.

Shaun Kristoff — FlameTech author
Shaun KristoffMay 15, 2026
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Why Does My Boiler Keep Losing Pressure? Causes & Prevention Guide
Heating9 min

Why Does My Boiler Keep Losing Pressure? Causes & Prevention Guide

Introduction You've repressurised your boiler for the third time this month. The gauge keeps dropping, and you're tired of the temporary fix. Understanding why does my boiler keep…

Shaun Kristoff — FlameTech author
Shaun KristoffApr 8, 2026
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Furnace Fuse Keeps Blowing: Quick Fix in 10 Minutes!
Heating5 min

Furnace Fuse Keeps Blowing: Quick Fix in 10 Minutes!

Quick Answer: To quickly fix a blown furnace fuse, turn off the furnace power, pull out the old fuse from the control board, and pop in a matching replacement. The whole process…

Jason Mounsey — FlameTech author
Jason MounseyApr 8, 2026
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Why Does My Boiler Keep Turning Off? (Step-By-Step Guide!)
Heating14 min

Why Does My Boiler Keep Turning Off? (Step-By-Step Guide!)

Quick Answer If your boiler keeps turning off, the most common causes are low water pressure, a faulty thermostat, a blocked condensate pipe, or overheating due to poor…

Jason Mounsey — FlameTech author
Jason MounseyApr 3, 2026
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What Do Water Softeners Remove? (Detailed Guide!)
Water11 min

What Do Water Softeners Remove? (Detailed Guide!)

If you've ever scraped white, crusty buildup off your faucet or noticed your skin feeling tight and dry after a shower, you've already met the minerals that a water softener is designed to remove. Here in Calgary, we…

Jason Mounsey — FlameTech author
Jason MounseyMar 13, 2026
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How to Clean Heat Pump Coils (And When to Call a Pro Instead)
Heating13 min

How to Clean Heat Pump Coils (And When to Call a Pro Instead)

I get calls every week from homeowners who are watching their energy bills climb and can't figure out why. Nine times out of ten, the answer is sitting right outside their house — a heat pump caked in dirt, grass…

Shaun Kristoff — FlameTech author
Shaun KristoffFeb 5, 2026
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Why Does My Water Softener Have Water in It?
Water8 min

Why Does My Water Softener Have Water in It?

If you've lifted the lid on your water softener 's brine tank and discovered water sitting inside, you're probably wondering whether something's gone wrong. I get calls about this fairly often from homeowners across…

Shaun Kristoff — FlameTech author
Shaun KristoffJan 29, 2026
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Why Does My Boiler Make Popping Noises?
Heating13 min

Why Does My Boiler Make Popping Noises?

It starts quietly. A faint pop from the basement. Then another. By mid-winter, your boiler sounds like a popcorn machine running overtime. Every heating cycle brings a symphony of pops, bangs, and crackling sounds that…

Jason Mounsey — FlameTech author
Jason MounseyDec 23, 2025
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