Tag Archives: Vancouver Island

When One Room’s Too Warm, And Another Room’s Too Cool, A Zoning System Makes Everything Just Right

If you spend most of the day in your home office and most evenings in the den, you will want to keep these areas at comfortable temperatures while you’re using

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Choosing A MERV Filter: What Do All Those Numbers Mean, Anyway?

We have previously talked about the indoor air quality problems in many Vancouver Island homes. Most of the potentially dangerous particle pollutants, such as allergens and germs, can be cleaned

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Advantages Of Heat Pump For Vancouver Island Homes

Heat pumps are often considered one of the most cost-efficient ways to maintain adequate comfort levels in a home. They work by extracting heat from the air and transferring it

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Maintenance Tips To Keep Your A/C Humming From Now Until Fall

Your air conditioner is one of the most important factors in keeping your house comfortable.  It is doubly important now in the warmest months of the year on Vancouver Island. 

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Ductwork Design And Installation Needs To Be An Integral Part Of Your HVAC Setup

As a homeowner, you probably know how important sealing and insulating your ducts is to maximizing energy savings. However, ductwork design and installation are also critical factors in efficient home

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