February 25, 2015 - Lethbridge Sun Times - page 30 BEST OF THE BEST


Technology enhances field of heating, air conditioning


Richard Amery For the Sun Times


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ethbridge home owners are embracing new technology for their heating and air-conditioning needs. “We have a lot more Wi-Fi and


handheld Android projects now. You can not only adjust the temperature from your phone, but the app also offers energy usage statistics,” said Chris Bruce, sales and marketing manager for KB Heating and Air Conditioning, winner of two categories in this year’s Best of the Best survey — “Best Heating and Air Conditioning Store” and “Best Furnace Cleaning.”


He said the remote-


controlled climate control systems applications for smartphones are as easy to install as they are to use.


“If you can use a smartphone, you


can use these. If people aren’t as familiar with technology, we’ll take the time to show you,” he said.


He noted they can easily be installed in


homes with older furnaces, though they are best installed for furnaces that are 10- 15 years old.


“Some rewiring might be necessary,” he


said, adding people enjoy the convenience of these apps.


“If you have a summer home or cabin


and are worried, you can control them from your phone,” he said.


“Or if it’s a hot day and you are at work,


you can turn the air conditioning on from your home so it is nice and cool when you get home,” he continued, adding popularity of these apps is growing. “It didn’t used to be that way. It used to


be a niche market,” he said. He noted many of the staff are dedicated


to installing air-conditioning systems, so an air-conditioning system can be installed in a matter of days. “But don’t wait until it is


plus 35. Get it done in spring,” he recommended. He said CO2 detectors are


also popular. Periodic cleaning of ducts is


also a good idea. Bruce said clean ducts mean clean air and improved health. “It’s important because it


maintains healthy air quality,” he said. “It eliminates contaminants


and it helps your furnace run at peak efficiency. We clean everything,” he continued, speaking of their special


platinum package. “We look it as being like a spa day for


your home,” he said. KB Heating and Air Conditioning began


in 1983 as a duct cleaning company but expanded into sheet metal, plumbing fixtures, electric fireplaces and much more. Today the company has approximately 130 employees. They are also involved in numerous


major retrofits including the Enmax Centre. They are currently working on the Trades and Technology Renewal Project at Lethbridge College, which should take them three years to complete.


PHOTO BY RICHARD AMERY


Chris Bruce is sales and marketing manager of KB Heating and Air Conditioning, a double winner in this year’s Sun Times “Best of the Best” survey.


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