What Is a Tankless Water Heater?
Tankless units are efficient and convenient and offer more advantages than tank water heaters. They heat water on demand instead of storing it in a tank, so your water is always hot when it leaves the faucet.
Read More2025 Guide to Garbage Disposals
If you are tired of spending precious time scraping plates into the garbage or grossed out when you have to scoop food bits from your kitchen sink, it might be time to consider installing a garbage disposal. This underrated kitchen gadget is more than just a modern convenience—it’s a cleanup superhero ready to make your life easier.
Read MoreImprove Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) consistently ranks indoor air pollution as a growing concern to the public’s health.
Read MoreDo I Need a Plumbing Inspection?
Gurgle, gurgle. Hiss.
If you immediately recognize these sounds from any plumbing in your Alberta home, it could indicate you need a home plumbing inspection.
Read MoreAll About Water Softeners Problems—and How to Fix Them
Living in Alberta means getting used to living with hard water—or does it?
Water softeners help reduce water hardness by removing nuisance minerals. While they are generally reliable, they can sometimes develop issues that affect their performance.
Read More5 Plumbing Problems Costing You Money
Our Alpha Plumbing plumbers recommend addressing concerns when you initially notice them to help you save money in the long run.
Read MoreSchedule a Sewer Line Inspection for Your Calgary Home
Sewage backup is one of the most unpleasant plumbing problems you may face as a homeowner. You can live with a dripping faucet for a week or two or contend with a damaged sprinkler head until you replace it.
Read MoreWhat Is an Air Handler?
The same goes for a heat pump. The outdoor unit might be in perfect working condition. Still, the heating and cooling process stops without an indoor evaporator coil, connecting refrigerant lines, and a fan to blow conditioned air through ductwork.
Read MoreWhat Does Indoor Air Quality Have to Do With Allergies?
Did you know the average Canadian spends nearly 90 percent of life indoors? That’s why it is increasingly important to ensure indoor air quality (IAQ) is clean and healthy.
Read MoreSchedule Radon Testing for Your Calgary Home
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and has been shown to kill over 3,200 Canadians every year. Radon combined with smoking is even worse!
Read MoreWhat Is Reverse Osmosis?
When it comes to water quality in Alberta what you can’t see matters just as much as what you can.
You might assume that clear water straight from the tap is clean and safe, but it can often contain hidden contaminants, minerals, or impurities that affect how it tastes, smells, and impacts the plumbing and appliances in your Calgary home.
Read MoreWhat to Do When Your Basement Floods in Rocky View County
Your Calgary, basement is flooded and filled with water. Now what?
Leaks, floods, and plumbing problems can be stressful. Alpha Plumbing Ltd is here to remove those worries. We are ready to offer the home solutions you need here in Rocky View County.
What Causes Sewage Backup?
A sewage backup in your Springbank, home can easily cause your day to take a turn for the worse!
Read MoreHow to Reduce Dust in Your Home
It might seem like a minor nuisance, but in reality, dust is no laughing matter, no matter the setting. From causing allergies and respiratory issues to making your home look and feel less clean, dust greatly affects the indoor air quality (IAQ) of your Bearspaw home.
Read MoreWhat’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?
If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Calgary home.
Read MoreHow to Prevent Frozen or Burst Pipes This Winter
With winter weather just around the corner, it’s critical for Calgary, homeowners to understand the risks and dangers of frozen or burst water pipes. According to the website CostHelper, the average cost to repair a burst water pipe can be $900, with other water damage repairs added on top of that amount.
Read MoreHow an Air Handler Works
Meet the air handler. It has a starring role in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry.
Read MorePrepping Your Plumbing for Winter
Imagine this winter, sitting in your Calgary home by the fire, looking out the window at the falling snowflakes while sipping your hot cocoa with marshmallows. Life is good. It is good, that is, until you hear the loud rush of water somewhere in your Alberta home.
Read MoreWhen Do I Need to Replace My Pipes?
Scheduling an inspection with our team will keep your system running efficiently. Here are some clues that your pipes need replacement:
Read MoreWhy Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?
If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Calgary home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room, causing spotty heating or cooling.
Read MoreHow Often Do I Need Plumbing Maintenance?
Want to keep your Springbank home’s plumbing appliances operating smoothly and efficiently for years to come?
Develop a maintenance schedule.
Read MoreHow Can I Avoid a Plumbing Emergency?
A slow drip can become a gush of water. A sluggish drain eventually may clog and overflow. A water heater, rusting from the inside out, may spill its contents on the floor, damaging your Alberta home and costing you money.
Read MoreProtect Your Calgary Drinking Water From ‘Forever Chemicals’
Is your drinking water safe? You may assume it is because your local water treatment center is clearing it. But without a whole-home water filtration system, your water may contain harmful particles such as polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Read MoreHow To Detect a Sewer Line Leak
Whether it is the suspiciously lush patch of grass in your Calgary yard, the unmistakable, nose-crinkling scent of sewage, or the ominous gurgling sound reverberating up your drains, these are some of the signs every homeowner dreads signs of a sewer line leak.
Read MoreWhy Get a Water Filtration System?
A whole-house water filtration system is the only way to screen out unwanted elements before they enter your Calgary plumbing system.
Read MoreHow Can I Avoid a Plumbing Emergency?
Plumbing emergencies may seem like spontaneous events that happen without warning, but that’s not always the case. How can I avoid a plumbng emergency?
Read MoreHow Often Does a Commercial Boiler Need Maintenance?
Maintenance keeps repair costs down and maximizes efficiency. That’s why it’s imperative to game plan for taking care of your air conditioner, furnace, or boiler. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) make up about 44 percent of energy costs for the average business, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Read More5 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
The reality is airborne contaminants, such as dust, dirt, and pet dander, can negatively impact the indoor air quality (IAQ) of your Alberta home. At Alpha Plumbing Ltd., we want you to breathe in fresh air, which is why we offer maintenance to keep your HVAC in top shape.
Read MoreWhy Does My Water Heater’s Pilot Light Keep Going Out?
These days, when our hot water goes out on us, it is more than an inconvenience. Our lifestyles depend on hot water in our daily routines.
Read MoreWhat Happens When Your Sump Pump Fails?
Sump pumps are the silent heroes of basements, and homes in general. Without any hoopla, they quietly protect your home from flooding.
Read More5 Benefits of a Plumbing Maintenance Plan
When it comes to your Calgary home’s plumbing, you want to feel secure it will continue to work every day when you need it, without surprises. At Alpha Plumbing Ltd., we can help you make this a reality with our plumbing maintenance plan.
Read MoreWhy Do My Drains Keep Clogging?
Whether you’re dealing with a clogged drain, burst pipe, or sewer line problem, our plumbing professionals are here for you. We can take care of any plumbing problem or concern and work hard to help prevent issues from occurring in the first place. Give us a call!
Read MoreHow Often Do I Need Plumbing Maintenance?
Want to keep your Calgary home’s plumbing appliances operating smoothly and efficiently for years to come?
Develop a Maintenance Schedule
Professional maintenance helps you get the most out of your equipment. You’ll maximize your investment and enjoy the safety, comfort, and ease that your entire home’s plumbing system provides.
Read MoreWhy Is My Garbage Disposal Humming?
Your garbage disposal could be humming for any number of reasons. You may be able to resolve the issue on your own, but if you can’t or would rather leave it to the professionals, Alpha Plumbing Ltd. is here for you. Our experts can arrive to diagnose and resolve the problem in no time!
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Air Handlers
An air handler works in tandem with your air conditioner or heat pump to help you get the most efficiency from your HVAC system. As you take in these details on air handlers, our Alpha Plumbing Ltd. professionals are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Read More5 Signs You Need Sump Pump Repair
You depend on your sump pump to prevent your Springbank home from flooding in the basement. But it can’t do its job properly when there’s an issue with it.
Read MoreHow Do I Know When It’s Time to Buy a New Furnace?
Nobody wants a problem with their furnace—but even the most efficient systems have to be replaced at some point.
Is the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in your Bearspaw home malfunctioning? If so, be sure to address the issue as soon as possible—doing so can prevent further discomfort and damage.
Read MoreWhat Is a Plumbing Inspection?
At Alpha Plumbing Ltd., we recommend an annual plumbing inspection for your Springbank home. Many homeowners pass on the inspection not realizing its importance in your regular home maintenance.
Read MoreWhat to Do If Your Furnace Stops Working
Every homeowner’s nightmare. You wake up on a cold winter morning and something doesn’t feel right. Why does it feel so darn cold? Oh. The heating didn’t come on. Oh. That means the furnace stopped working. Oh. What do I do now? Oh. Do I need a new furnace? A furnace that stops working may just be a mild…
Read MoreCommon Gas Boiler Problems and How to Troubleshoot Them
No resident needs much introduction to the harsh winter weather. If you live here, you know. You also know the importance of a fully functioning gas boiler to your home. Hot water for heating is a basic requirement for many months of the year here. It’s essential that you have a good quality boiler that…
Read MoreIs it Time for a Boiler Replacement?
Boiler Replacement – How to know when it’s time for your boiler to go Boilers are responsible for up to 60% of your electric bill, which is why it is so important to make sure they are working efficiently. There are a few steps that you can take to ensure that your boiler is running…
Read More6 Common Plumbing Mistakes to Avoid
Whether it’s a clogged toilet or a slow-running drain, plumbing problems are never fun. With the growing do-it-yourself mentality and the access to a great deal of how-to information online, it can be tempting to try to resolve your issues on your own. Before you give it a try in your home, take to heart…
Read More7 Furnace Maintenance Tips
It’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many homeowners follow the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Everyone is busy and many seemingly more important priorities tend to creep up every month to consume time and money. However, the last thing you want to worry about when the weather…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Boilers
Did you know radiant heat—the type of heat your boiler creates—was one of the first methods of indoor heating systems invented, dating back to 1300 BC? At , though we haven’t been working with boilers since 1300 BC, we know a thing or two about them. Our highly trained and experienced , ventilation, and air…
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