Have you ever watched a movie about a haunted house and found the situation to be strangely familiar? If you’ve ever felt that your home has become the domain of something from the other side, you might want to call a plumber before consulting with your local exorcist. Inhalation of carbon monoxide has been linked to many of the phenomena that are typically attributed to ghostly activity, including hallucinations and feelings of dread, because it is odorless and people can’t detect it. And while ghosts can be scary and make you feel unwelcome in your own home, a carbon monoxide leak can be far more dangerous.

Now, I’m not saying that ghosts don’t exist. If you believe that your home is being shared with spirits from beyond, you could right. However, Ockham’s razor says that the simplest explanation is most likely the correct one. So, in the interest of health and safety, it’s a wise decision to cover all of your bases. If no carbon monoxide leak is detected, you may want to explore other avenues.

Everyone has come into contact with a plumber at one time or another. Sometimes, it’s a positive experience, like when the plumber arrives to install the new Jacuzzi bath tub or the new heated toilet you have ordered as a part of your remodeling package. More times than not, however, calling a plumber means that something has gone horribly wrong. Because of their uniquely ubiquitous role in modern life, plumbers have been the source of  jokes, anecdotes, and just about every other kind of story or tale one can imagine.

As evidence of their wide–reaching impact, there is a list of famous plumbing quotes . While Woody Allen seems to lament the fact that he can never find a plumber on Sunday, plumbers can take pride in the fact that Albert Einstein was envious enough of them that he would have preferred to be one. Celebrities are people, too, and all people need a plumber at some point in time.

Your hot water heater is one of the most important, yet most overlooked, appliances in your home. Most people don’t give a second thought to their water heater until they find themselves unwillingly taking a cold shower. However, the discomfort of a cold shower is not the only risk you run if you decide to neglect regular hot water heater maintenance. Taking care of your water heater will get you about 10 – 15 years of faithful service from it, but just leaving it to the ravages of time and use can lead to high repair costs and unhealthy living conditions.

Making sure your water heater stays in optimal condition will not only prevent the messy leaks that can allow mold to grow, but it can also save you a lot of money on your energy bill every month. Modern water heaters are designed to run efficiently, but they need a little care from you. Take care of your water heater and it will take care of you.

The best time to consider a high efficiency furnace is when you are planning your yearly maintenance on the furnace. When you are ready, call a ClearView plumber who can get the job done right. You need a professional to take care of the maintenance.

I know from my experience that opening a furnace door reminds me of opening up the car hood.. I am absolutely clueless and wondering why I opened the hood at all. SO why take chances, call ClearView and we will send over an experienced professional who can do the job while you are doing what you do best, working, writing, golfing or just chilling out by the pool.

You can extend the life of your HVAC equipment in Calgary with regular maintenance. Each year, you want to check your furnace for carbon monoxide leaks and take a video inspection of your heating system.

It’s late at night. You know you’re supposed to be alone in your house, but you hear something that you can’t quite explain coming from another room. You get up to investigate. As you approach the source of the unknown sounds, you begin to feel fearful and nervous. After failing to find any identifiable source of the sounds, you head back to bed. On your way, you see something. It looks like a person except for the fact that you can see right through them. The vaporous form hovers for a few seconds before disappearing through a wall. You are now convinced that your house is haunted. However, it’s more likely that there is a carbon monoxide leak somewhere in your home.

Carbon monoxide poisoning has been linked to many of the classic signs of a haunting, including the visual and auditory hallucinations and unexplained feelings of dread. And while you may be experiencing a genuine haunting, it is still a good idea to rule out the possibility that you are suffering from the effects of breathing in odorless noxious fumes for an extended period of time. Carbon monoxide testing could be the solution. Call a plumber to have your home checked before breaking out the Ouija board. It might save your life.

Spring is here! The weather has been unpredictable to say the least but one hot day on this past Sunday reminded us that it is air conditioning maintenance time.
Its time to have your heating and air conditioning system cleaned and repaired where necessary.

Maintenance is key to a relaxing summer, so when the temperature spikes, like it sometimes does in Calgary, while your system is running overtime, you’ll be getting a good nights sleep without worrying about a breakdown.

Not only will you be sleeping well at night, you’ll be saving money with energy efficient home heating and cooling. In this economy, you need to save money wherever you can and maintaining your air conditioning system is a good place to start.

Of course, the warm weather also brings allergy season along with it and an additional bonus of repair or maintenance is that healthy air is being pushed through your home to keep your family breathing quality air.

Let’s make this a healthy spring and summer.