Take comfort in the fact that November and early December were unseasonably mild in Alberta.

But don’t get cocky. Old Man Winter is bound to come swooping down from the north. And when he does, it’s a wise homeowner or commercial business manager who’s ready for anything.

That’s why there’s no better time to touch base with one of the most knowledgeable heating, ventilation and air-conditioning pros in Calgary: Chris Curry.

Chris is president of Indoor Comfort Solutions Inc., an experienced team that specializes in service, upgrades and installations of forced-air heating units; central air-conditioning systems; home and business ventilation; air-cleaning and filtration units and (get this) low-maintenance humidifiers that actually perform, year in and year out.

Indoor Comfort Solutions president Chris Curry (standing) and sheet metal journeyman Devin Wagner put the final touches on a furnace installation in Calgary last week. The system boasts an efficiency rate better than 90 per cent.

“Our first concern is your comfort – in your home, your office, your warehouse or plant,” said Chris, who brings almost 35 years worth of know-how to the job each morning.

In fact, that’s Chris’s corporate motto: Take Comfort. And the best way to ensure that you, your family or your employees receive the utmost in comfort from your heating, air-conditioning or ventilation systems is to invite Chris over for a look-see.

At the very least, you’ll learn something. “Many of today’s new furnaces are 90 per cent or better in terms of energy efficiency,” explained Chris.

“That compares very favorably to furnaces that were new only 10 to 20 years ago. At that time, most units were below 83 per cent, and even older models were down around 50 per cent.”

Obviously, an efficiency rating of 90 per cent or higher can translates to real potential savings on your natural gas bills.

But there are still more good reasons to consider a new heating unit or upgrade.

For example, some furnaces manufactured today feature space-age fan motors that use up to one-sixth the electricity of older models.

“They’re built to last longer, and they come with far better warranties today,” Chris added. “Ten years ago, you’d be lucky to find more than a one-year warranty on your furnace. Now, many high-efficiency furnaces are warranted for five years with up to lifetime warrantees on the heat exchangers.”

Indoor Comfort Solutions Inc. may surprise you by coming up with a variety of creative solutions for the unique ventilation or heating snags that crop up in residential and commercial buildings.

Chronically cold bedrooms or offices can be warmed by means of muscular new blowers, standard equipment on the modern furnaces supplied by Indoor Comfort Solutions.

“Another thing we have incorporated into some homes is a zone heating system,” said Chris.

Zoning allows occupants to precisely regulate temperatures from area to area, instead of relying on a master, centrally located thermostat that, as Chris would say, “doesn’t have a clue what’s going on around the corner.”

Now, let’s talk humidifiers.

You remember that annoying, unreliable boat-anchor attached to your furnace? The one caked with mineral deposits?

“Humidifiers in Calgary have typically been a big headache,” Chris said.

But Indoor Comfort Solutions installs humidifiers that not only function superbly but require minimal maintenance. A two- or three-minute task, once a year, is all that’s required.

Chris Curry and the Indoor Comfort Solutions team are also deeply interested in air quality. They can professionally install filtration and air-cleaning equipment to help preserve pristine air quality throughout your home or business environment.

“You can even install ultraviolet lighting air purifiers in the ductwork to attack viruses and bacteria in the air stream,” Chris smiled.

Mild winter temperatures make it an equally opportune time to evaluate your commercial or residential air-conditioning needs.

Today’s systems are quieter, much more energy-efficient and carry long-term warranties that were unheard of a dozen years ago. Indoor Comfort Solutions Inc. offers a full range of equipment from today’s leading manufacturers: Carrier, Aprilaire, Space-Gard, Honeywell and others.

And when your installation and service are handled by true professionals from Indoor Comfort, you also get that all-important peace of mind.

President Chris Curry’s associate, sheet metal master journeyman Devin Wagner, is a “well-rounded HVAC (heating, ventilation, air-conditioning) pro whose commitment to excellence is second to none.”

Guys like Chris and Devin may seem out of step during an era of fast talking, quick fixes and hard sells. If you call it old-fashioned to take genuine pride in a job well done, to fret over every detail or to take time to make sure each and every customer has received the red-carpet treatment, then so be it. That’s Chris Curry’s style. So give Chris a call at 403.278.8403 and invite him over for a consultation.

And then? Take Comfort.