Skip Navigation 403-342-1155 Emergency After-Hours Appointments are Available E-mail McMullen’s Refrigeration & Heating Blog 7 Tips to Choose the Right Commercial Refrigeration System Commercial refrigeration systems are designed to handle large volumes of food, drink and other products. When choosing refrigeration systems for commercial use, it is important to consider several factors that will allow the items that need to be cooled to be stored safely. Without proper commercial refrigeration in Red Deer, you’ll likely face product spoilage leading to more financial loss. Thus, it is important you get a quality system today more than ever. However, with the many types of commercial refrigeration systems available in the market, you'll have a hard time finding which is right for you. So, here are seven tips to help you choose the right refrigeration system for your business. Read More 5 Ways to Improve Air Quality In Your Home Allergies are one of the most common chronic diseases in Canada, with one in four people per year experiencing some type of seasonal allergic reaction. You may be surprised to discover that your home air quality might be contributing to your allergies or making it worse. So what are some ways that you can improve air quality in your home and reduce the possibility of illness and aggravating allergies? Here are five ways you can start boosting the air quality in your home. Read More 5 Questions to Help You Choose the Right Furnace for Your Home The furnace is a major component of any home’s heating and cooling system. Without one, you are at the mercy of the outdoor temperatures. Especially in Canada, an inadequate furnace will leave you shivering, which is why nearly 60% of Canadian households use a furnace in their homes. Imagine your heating system breaking down during the depths of winter. Needing to wait for someone to come out for furnace repair while you wait and freeze is the last thing anyone would want to go through. Don't worry; if you make the right choice when purchasing your furnace, you will have a reliable and efficient heating system. There are a few questions you should consider when choosing your furnace. Read on to learn more. Read More How to Choose the Right A/C Unit The summer forecast for this year looks like it's going to be a sweltering season across Canada. If you're not prepared for the heat, now is the time to consider air conditioning repair in Red Deer or a new A/C unit altogether. How do you know when to replace your A/C unit, and what should you look for? Discover the answers below as we go over important considerations. Read More Important Furnace Repair Tips for Your Home Are you having trouble with your furnace? Winter is right around the corner here in western Canada, so you need to be prepared to tackle any problems in case your furnace goes out on you. Some problems should only be dealt with by a professional, but some repairs can be done quickly without one. If you are having difficulty with your furnace, we've got you covered because in this article we are giving you the top furnace repair tips that may help you out. Read More Why You Should Select Commercial Refrigeration for Your Business Commercial refrigeration systems are essential for any business that requires storing food and beverages at proper temperatures. Supermarkets, grocery stores, restaurants, fast-food chains, convenience stores and liquor stores all need a reliable refrigeration system to store their food. Improper storage and temperatures can lead to unsafe food consumption and foodborne illnesses. Read More Four Common Plumbing Problems and How to Fix Them Very often, plumbing issues go undetected since we only notice once the problem has spiralled out of control and is causing major inconvenience. You will then spend a lot of time and money on an issue that could've quickly been resolved by calling a plumber on time. Keeping pipes and faucets in check is important to keep your day to day uninterrupted without these sudden setbacks. Read More Six Signs That It’s Time to Call for Air Conditioner Repair The air conditioning system of your house is vital as it keeps you comfortable no matter what the weather is like outside. Deciding on getting your air conditioner repaired or replaced can be a difficult decision to make. In this blog, McMullen's Refrigeration & Heating explains six signs that will tell you if your air conditioner needs repair. Read More 3 Possible Reasons Your Air Conditioner Isn’t Cooling Your Home Do you have an air conditioning unit that’s not performing well? If so, here are three possible causes behind the problem and how to go about getting your AC back up and running. Read More Repairs Where You Need a Professional and Can’t DIY (Do It Yourself) “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. Read More How to Regularly Maintain Your Furnace for Avoiding Unnecessary Repair Bills 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. Read More How Can a Professional HVAC Company Help Your Business Save on Utility Bills and Create the Optimal Environment for Your Customers and Products? 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. Read More How to Choose the Right Replacement for Your Hot Water Tank? 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. Read More 7 Furnace Maintenance Tips to Consider This Autumn 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. Read More 7 Plumbing Precautions to Take Before Going on Vacation 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. Read More It’s Spring! Is Your Sump Pump Ready? 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. Read More 3 Easy Ways to Tell if Your Boiler Needs to be Serviced 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. Read More How to Save Money and Increase Efficiency in Your Heating and Cooling Budget 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. Read More Maintaining Heating and Cooling Units in Red Deer 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. 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