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Spark Heating and Air Conditioning

Your trusted HVAC experts since 1979! Specializing in furnaces & air conditioners for your home.

03/26/2026

A brief dusty smell when you first turn on your furnace? Normal.
A lingering, electrical, or chemical smell? Not normal.

Burning smells can indicate:
• Dust buildup on heat exchangers (harmless but annoying)
• Electrical problems (dangerous)
• Cracked heat exchanger (carbon monoxide risk)
• Clogged filters causing overheating

If the smell doesn't go away after 20–30 minutes, don't ignore it.

March is the perfect time to investigate winter concerns before you forget about them.
Book an inspection if you noticed odd smells this season.

03/24/2026

Right now, we can book you next week. In June, you'll be waiting 3 weeks.

March is the shoulder season, which means:
• Same-week appointment availability
• Flexible install dates
• Time to compare systems without pressure

Once the first heatwave hits, the phone doesn't stop ringing. Wait times skyrocket. Your options shrink.

If you've been putting off an upgrade or repair, this is your moment.
Claim your preferred install date while schedules are wide open.

03/20/2026

Today marks the first official day of spring in Canada — which means cooling season is closer than you think.

Your furnace worked hard all winter. Now it’s time to shift gears.

Spring is the ideal time to:
• Book your cooling system tune-up
• Consider upgrading to a high-efficiency heat pump
• Improve indoor air quality before allergy or wildfire season
• Lock in maintenance before the summer rush

The worst time to think about your air conditioner is the first 28°C day of the year — when everyone else is calling too.
Get ahead of it. Stay comfortable. Breathe easier this season.

Book early. Relax later.

03/18/2026

One room is tropical. Another is freezing. The thermostat says 21°C.
If this sounds familiar, you've got an airflow problem.

Common causes:
• Leaky ductwork dumping air where you don't need it
• Blocked or closed vents
• Poor thermostat placement
• An aging, oversized, or undersized system

You shouldn't need a sweater in one room and shorts in another.

Book an airflow assessment and get your whole home comfortable again.

03/16/2026

"Flushable" wipes aren't flushable. Full stop.
The packaging lies.

Those wipes don't break down like toilet paper. They clump together, snag on pipe joints, and create blockages that cost $400+ to clear.

We've pulled them out of sewer lines dozens of times. Every. Single. Time. the homeowner thought they were safe because the package said "flushable." Do your plumbing a favor: toss them in the trash.

Already dealing with slow drains or backups? Let's check your lines.

03/12/2026

If your sink or shower drains slowly, buildup is happening right now.

Most people reach for chemical drain cleaners. Bad move—those eat away at your pipes and create bigger problems. Professional drain cleaning removes the blockage without damaging your plumbing.

Slow drains become full blockages. Full blockages become floods, backups, and emergency calls.

Catch it early. Schedule a drain cleaning before it escalates.

03/10/2026

Pop quiz: Where's your main water shut-off valve? If you don't know, you're not ready for a plumbing emergency.

When a pipe bursts or a water heater fails, every second counts. You need to:
1. Shut off the main water supply immediately
2. Cut power to affected areas if there's flooding
3. Call a professional

Not sure where your valve is or how to use it? Now's the time to find out—not when your basement is flooding.

Need help locating it? We'll walk you through it.

03/08/2026

Daylight Saving Time is here — which means longer evenings, brighter mornings… and a good reminder to check in on your home comfort system.

When you change your clocks, take five extra minutes to:
• Replace your furnace filter
• Check your thermostat settings
• Clear snow or debris from outdoor units
• Test your A/C before the first heat wave hits

This is shoulder season — the calm before summer demand spikes. Booking maintenance now means fewer breakdowns later and better efficiency when temperatures swing.

A small adjustment today can prevent a major repair tomorrow.

Ready for spring? We’re here when you are.

03/06/2026

That slow drip under your sink isn't harmless.

It's:
• Raising your water bill every month
• Damaging cabinets and flooring
• Creating conditions for mold growth
• Getting worse (leaks don't fix themselves)

A $150 fix today vs. $2,500 in water damage and mold remediation later.
The math is pretty simple.

Book a plumbing inspection and stop the drip before it becomes a disaster.

03/04/2026

Your system broke down again. Should you fix it or replace it?

Ask yourself:
• Is it 15+ years old?
• Are repairs becoming more frequent?
• Are your energy bills climbing?
• Does it struggle to keep up in extreme weather?

If you answered yes to 2 or more, you're throwing money at a dying system.
Sometimes repair makes sense. Sometimes you're just delaying the inevitable.

Get an honest repair vs. replace assessment—no pressure, just real advice.

Address

115 Ordze Avenue
Sherwood Park, AB
T8B1M6

Telephone

+17804647911

Website

http://www.sparkheating.com/

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