Beat the Heat and Breathe Easy: Your Guide to a Healthier Calgary Home This Summer

Calgary summers are beautiful, but they can also bring their share of heat and, for some, seasonal allergies. At J&B Heating, we believe your home should be a place where you can escape the heat and breathe the freshest air possible. Let’s talk about how the right cooling systems, advanced filtration, and Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRVs) can dramatically improve your home comfort and indoor air quality.

Stay Cool, Calgary! The Importance of a Reliable Cooling System

An efficient AC system keeps your home at a comfortable temperature, allowing you to sleep better and stay productive throughout the day. If your current system is struggling to keep up, or if you're noticing unusually high energy bills, it might be time for a professional tune-up or even a consultation about an upgrade. A properly sized and maintained AC unit will not only keep you cool but also operate more efficiently, saving you money in the long run.

HEPA Filtration – The Ultimate Air Quality Upgrade

While cooling keeps you comfortable, what about the air you're breathing? Standard furnace filters catch larger dust particles, but HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filters are a game-changer for indoor air quality. They are designed to capture 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns.

What does this mean for your Calgary home? It means a significant reduction in:

• Allergens: Pollen, pet dander, and dust mite allergens that trigger respiratory issues.

• Dust: Less dust settling on your surfaces, meaning less cleaning for you!

• Mold Spores: Helping to prevent the spread of these common irritants.

• Bacteria and Viruses: Contributing to a healthier living environment for your family.

• Smoke and Odors: Trapping fine particles from cooking, candles, or outdoor sources.

  
  

Integrating a HEPA filtration system into your HVAC setup is one of the most effective ways to ensure the air circulating through your home is clean and healthy.

Beyond Filtration: The Benefits of Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRVs)

Even with excellent filtration, your home can still suffer from stale, polluted air if it’s not properly ventilated. This is where a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) comes in. Modern homes are built to be airtight for energy efficiency, which is great for heating and cooling, but not always for air exchange. An HRV continuously brings in fresh outdoor air while expelling stale indoor air.

The genius of an HRV lies in its ability to transfer heat. In the summer, it transfers heat from the incoming fresh air to the outgoing stale air, pre-cooling the fresh air and reducing the load on your air conditioner. In winter, it does the opposite, recovering heat from the outgoing air to warm the incoming fresh air. This means you get constant fresh air without significant energy loss.

The benefits of an HRV include:

• Improved Indoor Air Quality: Continuously removes pollutants, odors, and excess humidity.

• Reduced Humidity: Helps prevent mold and mildew growth, creating a more comfortable environment.

• Energy Efficiency: Recovers heat, reducing the energy needed to condition fresh air.

• Reduced Condensation: Protects your home from moisture-related damage.

Breathe Easier with J&B Heating

At J&B Heating, we’re committed to helping Calgary residents create healthy, comfortable, and energy-efficient homes. Whether you're looking to upgrade your cooling system, install a state-of-the-art HEPA filtration system, or explore the benefits of an HRV, our expert team is here to provide tailored solutions.

Don't let the summer heat or poor air quality compromise your comfort. Contact J&B Heating today for a consultation and take the first step towards a healthier, happier home!