Boilers Articles

Boiler Installation & Repair in Bearspaw, AB

March 2, 2026
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In Bearspaw, Alberta, boilers often support larger estate homes with multi-zone hydronic heat, radiant floor loops, indirect hot water tanks, and extended piping runs to garages or auxiliary spaces. That scale changes what “normal” looks like-small circulation or water-quality issues can show up as uneven zones, drifting pressure, or rising gas use long before a…

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Boiler Installation, Repair & Maintenance in Calgary, AB

November 1, 2025
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In Calgary, AB, boilers are not “nice-to-have” comfort equipment-they’re a critical heating system during sudden deep-freeze events, fast temperature swings, and long stretches of sub-zero weather. When a boiler underperforms or fails in Alberta winters, the risk isn’t just discomfort; it can include frozen piping, cracked components, water damage, and unsafe operating conditions. Alpha Plumbing…

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Common Gas Boiler Problems and How to Troubleshoot Them

November 15, 2023
Gas boiler room with IBC boiler equipment.

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…

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Is it Time for a Boiler Replacement?

October 18, 2023
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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…

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Everything You Need to Know About Boilers

August 1, 2023
Repairing a boiler with a wrench in a bathroom.

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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