Stop Outdoor Faucets from Freezing This Winter!
Fort McMurray winters are quite cold and can certainly take a toll on our homes, especially the pipes. The pipes that are inside your home are often insulated from the winter weather, but the pipes that connect to the outdoor faucets are susceptible to the freezing weather. When pipes freeze, they expand and are highly […]
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What Is a Humidifier?
A humidifier turns water into breathable vapour and disperses it into the air. Although there are several types of humidifiers, a whole-home humidifier delivers the moist air to all parts of your home through your duct system. Benefits of Humidifiers: Extra moisture in the air can make a difference to your health. If you are […]
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Furnace Filters
Your furnace filter plays an essential part in maintaining clean air throughout your home, it also protects the inner workings of your furnace. A dirty furnace filter courses dangers in your home, such as creating poor air quality, to potentially having to replace your entire furnace. You can help prevent these dangers by changing your […]
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Fall HVAC Checklist:
Winter is approaching, are you ready for the cold, snowy days ahead? Maybe not! But your home should be. Below are some things you can do to prepare your HVAC and Plumbing for winter: Plumbing: Turn off and disconnect all hoses from the outdoor faucets to prevent freeze breaks. Protect your pipes by wrapping them […]
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Winter is Coming! Is Your Home Ready?
Winter is approaching, are you ready for the cold, snowy days ahead? Maybe not! But your home should be. Below are some things you can do to prepare your HVAC and Plumbing for winter: Plumbing: Turn off and disconnect all hoses from the outdoor faucets to prevent freeze breaks. Protect your pipes by wrapping them […]
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Plumbing Services Offered with True North Mechanical
True North Mechanical is a full-service commercial, industrial, and residential plumbing company servicing Fort McMurray and the surrounding area. We are built on strong leadership, skilled and enthusiastic employees, and a commitment to providing expert and reliable service. We offer a variety of plumbing services such as: 24hr emergency plumbing services for floods, backed up […]
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What Is a Condenser Unit?
A condenser is the outdoor portion of an air conditioner or heat pump that will either release or collect heat, depending on the time of year. The condenser compresses the refrigerant and pumps it to a coil in the form of a hot gas. What are the consequences of dirty coils? A dirty condenser will […]
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End Of Summer HVAC Maintenance Tips
It’s almost that time of year again, fall is quickly approaching us. Soon, the kids will be back to school and the temperatures will be cooling down. This is the perfect time have a little HVAC maintenance done. Maintenance Inspection: Call upon a professional HVAC technician to come into your home and preform a maintenance […]
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Trouble with Your Outside Faucets?
With the temperatures warming up, outside faucets are a must have, they are super handy. They help gardening projects become easier (who wants to run in and out of the house to get water to water their flowers!?) Outside faucets help the whole family escape from the summer heat by allowing you to be able […]
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What you need to know about cleaning your drains!
How frequently should you have your drains cleaned? – Drain cleaning should be an essential part of your home maintenance. How often you do so depend on various factors such as how frequently you use your drains and how many people live in your home. You should consider calling a professional plumber to drain clean […]
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