Heat up your home contest | CTV Calgary
Alberta winters can get pretty cold and having an old furnace that needs to be replaced can make them seem a lot colder.
That's why we've have partnered with Action Furnace to give away a brand new Amana Furnace, plus installation!
Nominate your friend, family member, neighbour... anyone you know that needs a new furnace and tell us why they need a boost of heat this winter... and on December 18th we could be giving them a call and a brand new Amana Furnace, complete with installation, from Action Furnace
Nominee must own their home and live within a 30 minute drive radius from Calgary.
Enter below! Good luck!
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