What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

April 15, 2024

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Calgary home. For your convenience and protection, our Distinct Heating…

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Is My Home Energy Efficient?

March 29, 2024

You hear it all the time—buy energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment to lower your Alberta utility bills!

But what about creating an energy-efficient home?

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What Maintenance Is Needed for a Ductless System?

March 15, 2024

By neglecting regular maintenance, you will shorten your system’s life span and greatly reduce how well it functions, as our Distinct Heating & Cooling professionals witness quite often.

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What Is a Heat Pump?

February 29, 2024

Distinct Heating & Cooling is pleased to bring the finest heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) options to Alberta residents.

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4 Important Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

February 12, 2024

Let us walk you through some basic heat pump maintenance tips to ensure maximum efficiency.

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How to Spot a Cracked Heat Exchanger

January 31, 2024

At Distinct Heating & Cooling, we take the safety of our customers in Alberta seriously. That’s why we want you to know how to spot a cracked heat exchanger.

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How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency

January 15, 2024

If you are in the market for a new heat pump, efficiency is probably a key factor in your search. The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has a universal ranking system for heating and cooling units that serves to help. 

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The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

November 14, 2023

In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your (IAQ) here in , creating some significant health problems. At , we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality. Why Does Winter Cause…

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Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up?

October 3, 2023

Our team at regularly gets calls about frozen heat pumps. Though common, a heat pump freeze-up usually means your system’s components are not working correctly. Sometimes you can fix it yourself. But oftentimes, you will need to call a , , and (HVAC) professional, like us, as the problem may require a part replacement or…

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7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

September 1, 2023

It’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many homeowners follow the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Everyone is busy and many seemingly more important priorities tend to creep up every month to consume time and money.  However, the last thing you want to worry about when the weather…

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