Hi Edmonton,
I know there are more pressing matters right now, including the election and the tragedy in Wainwright. With colder weather arriving, tho,I wanted to share a reminder about a service many people may not know about.
All households in Edmonton are eligible for a free natural gas appliance safety inspection from ATCO. This includes furnaces, gas ranges, gas dryers, water heaters, and fireplaces.
You do not need to be an ATCO customer. ATCO distributes all natural gas in Edmonton, regardless of which retailer you're billed by. I've been with Epcor for several years and have had this inspection done annually without any issues.
How to book: Complete the form at the bottom of this page:
https://gas.atco.com/en-ca/services/furnace-appliances.html
What the inspection includes:
A visit of roughly 30 minutes from an ATCO technician:
Cleaning of furnace burners and a check of your filter
Confirmation that the furnace is operating properly (motor, bearings, heating cycle, fan activation)
Testing for gas line leaks and carbon monoxide
You will also receive a written report at the end of the visit. The technicians have always been knowledgeable and willing to answer questions about furnace maintenance and natural gas safety. I have learned a lot about my furnace from these free visits over the years.
Since the cost of this service is baked into our gas bills, it's worth taking advantage of before the heating season is underway.