McMullen’s Refrigeration & Heating Blog

“Doing it yourself” or DIY is a favorite pastime for many people. You can accomplish repair jobs like fixing a broken light switch or a loose molding to save time and money. But not all tasks are risk-free. Some, like serious sink blockages in the kitchen or laying gas lines, are hazardous and should be left for the professionals. Compared to a professional, you may cause more damage than fixing something. Avoid ending up with an expensive mess and trust professionals at McMullen's Refrigeration & Heating Ltd. We offer commercial and residential plumbing services in Red Deer and Central AB.

Investing in furnace maintenance is something that every homeowner should do. It doesn’t just help in avoiding costly repairs or replacements but also increases the life of the furnace. There are many ways in which maintenance on furnaces can be done, though it can be difficult for a regular homeowner to perform them. This is where the importance of heating contractors comes in.

Your Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems are important to your  business. If you face any problems with them, you should rely on the services of a professional HVAC company.

While hot water tanks can last for as long as 15 to 20 years, they do eventually need to be replaced. If your tank is making strange noises, showing signs of rust, or having trouble heating up water, then it's likely time to invest in a new one. At McMullen's Refrigeration & Heating Ltd, we provide installation for hot water tanks in Red Deer. We've put together some of our top tips for choosing the right replacement tank for your home.

Keeping your furnace in good working condition with timely maintenance and repairs will help extend its operating life and save you money on the cost of heating your Red Deer home. At McMullen's Refrigeration & Heating Ltd, we provide residential and commercial heating services in Red Deer. As winter begins to approach, here are our tips for keeping your furnace in good shape.

Whether you’re leaving for a summer camping trip in one of Alberta’s national parks or headed for warmer climates during the winter months, you should always remember to take precautions to protect your plumbing. After all, there’s nothing worse than coming back to a flooded home. Here’s a pre-vacation plumbing checklist to make sure your return from your vacation is a happy one.

Your sump pump serves an essential role in protecting your home or business from water damage, so it’s important to ensure that this equipment is in good working order. Springtime is generally associated with extra rainfall. It’s therefore a good idea to do a maintenance checkup of your sump pump before the rainy season begins.

Although you may typically only see the thermostat, central heating systems in modern homes are complex machines. They consist of many different parts, all of which can potentially have problems. Identifying where you might have an issue with your hot water tank is the first step in preventing that issue from becoming a disaster in the middle of a Red Deer winter.

Heating and air conditioning systems aren’t a luxury in Red Deer, Alberta—they’re a necessity. Making these systems work for your home or business, however, shouldn’t be a source of anxiety. There are some simple things to keep in mind that will help you create a more comfortable, energy-efficient environment and save money doing it.

With blistering summers and frigid winters, few places in the world experience temperature extremes like Alberta. The drastic changes in temperature take their toll on heating and cooling units. Properly serviced HVAC equipment saves time, energy, money, increases efficiency and reduces stress on your home or business.