There are at least half a dozen high-efficiency furnace brands that are mainstream in Alberta. I’ll let you in on a little secret: the vast majority of what’s out there have parts from the same handful of manufacturers, meaning the quality across the board is very similar (after all, they all need to meet the same national industry standards). It’s the brand name on the outside of the furnace that most strongly sways the price! In my nearly 20 years of experience, I have been recommending KeepRite and Tempstar brands because they meet the needs of my customers at an affordable price and stand behind their products with long warranties and great customer support.

Most homeowners are looking for three things when choosing a furnace – Cost up front, cost over time, and most bang for their buck (in other words, reliable and durable for as long as possible, without overpaying up front). Actually, the last two are the same and include energy efficiency or how much money that furnace will cost you each month when the utility bill comes out, and how much service work the furnace will need over its lifetime. KeepRite and Tempstar furnaces have a lower price tag upfront compared to other major brands and don’t sacrifice the quality, reliability, or durability that Albertans come to expect in such a vital piece of equipment. These furnaces also come with the typical 10-year warranty on parts, and the anticipated lifetime of any furnace in the Canadian climate is about 10-15 years. Just remember that the warranty does not cover labour, so check out our blog advice on maintaining your furnace so that you can keep the cost over time down as much as possible and avoid unnecessary expenses down the road.

We all know that as long as Alberta has cold winters, eventually, your furnace will need a little TLC. If your furnace, new or old, goes sideways, the expert techs at Valley Heating and Cooling Services are here to help. We ensure that you get the right product for your home application installed without any headaches.