Installing a heat pump system not only provides you with both heating and cooling in one system, it can also lower your energy bills. Heat pumps are categorized by the way in which they facilitate the heat exchange. It is important to know which type of heat pump is most suitable and meets your needs and budget. Here are the common types of heat pumps:
Air-Source Heat Pump
Water-Source Heat Pump
Ground-Source Heat Pump
Hybrid Heat Pump Systems
Many older houses run a furnace for heating, allowing for easy adaptation to a heat pump. For older homes using hydronic heating, such as baseboards or radiant floor heating, a ductless mini-split heat pump is the perfect choice. To confirm suitability for your home, schedule a free, no-obligation estimate with us.
Servicing of heat pumps depends on the type and age of the unit, the frequency of use, and the level of maintenance performed on the system. Generally, expert heat pump installers recommend heat pumps should be serviced once a year to maintain the system’s warranty, and to ensure the heat pump is running smoothly, efficiently, and safely.
Generally, heat pumps are more efficient than gas and oil heaters, and they rely on clean hydroelectricity here in Vancouver. This also makes them more environmentally friendly. If you already have a furnace, we can also add a heat pump which gives you heating and cooling—all in one.
Boilers are complex hydronic heating systems that heat your home by pushing hot water through radiators, baseboards, or in-floor or radiant floor heating. Whichever type of boiler system is in your home, we can help provide options that best meets your heating needs and budget.
High Efficiency Boilers
Electric Boilers
Gas Boilers
Combination Boilers
Generally, HVAC professionals suggest servicing a boiler system every year so it maintains warranty, operates efficiently, and meets safety standards. To verify the maintenance schedule for your system, check the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations.
First, the property is assessed to determine the most appropriate boiler system. The technician may also modify the existing heating system to accommodate the new boiler. After installation, boiler installers also test the system to ensure it is operating correctly and efficiently.
Many older homes in British Columbia use Poly B (polybutylene) pipes throughout the house for hydronic heating. As Poly B is not an oxygen barrier, it expedites the corrosion of cast-iron heat exchangers in boilers. So, they are prone to damage and leakages due to the wide water temperature ranges in mid-efficiency single-stage boilers.
We suggest you choose a high-efficiency boiler system with a stainless steel heat exchanger and stable water temperature. This will prolong the lifespan of the system and reduce the chances of water damage in your home.
Furnaces are forced-air heating systems that warm your home by pushing warm air through ducting in the floor, walls, and ceiling of your home. Whether you’re already using a natural gas furnace or requires an upgrade from an oil furnace, we can help provide options that best fit your home, needs, and budget.
High Efficiency Furnaces
Oil Furnaces
Natural Gas Furnaces
Electric Furnaces
Generally, HVAC professionals suggest servicing a furnace system every year so it maintains warranty, operates efficiently, and meets safety standards. To verify for your system, check the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations.
Natural gas furnaces are the most common furnace type in Metro Vancouver, and are known for their energy efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Upgrading to a high-efficiency gas furnace offers several benefits. First, it helps to significantly reduce energy consumption and lower utility bills, leading to long-term cost savings. Additionally, high-efficiency gas furnaces contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly home by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Vancouver residents can take advantage of various rebate programs and incentives available for upgrade to a high-efficiency gas furnace, further enhancing the affordability and attractiveness of an upgrade.
Ductless mini splits are heat pump systems that provide the ultimate control in heating and cooling on a room-by-room basis. Extremely flexible and suitable for both houses and condos, we can help provide the best options for your needs and budget.
Single-Zone Ductless Mini Splits
Multi-Zone Ductless Mini Splits
Ductless mini split systems are heat pumps that heat and cool air in individual spaces, rather than through a centralized ducting system. A major feature is the possibility of separately controlling the temperature in each individual room for ultimate comfort and energy savings.
First, we will help provide you with installation options by assessing your home's size as well as the heating and cooling needs. The installation itself varies in length depending on the number of units and spaces, and finally, we test and commission the system to ensure it is working smoothly and safely.
Ductless mini split systems provide more control over the temperature of each room while being an affordable HVAC system. In addition, since it does not require ducting, it can be installed in homes using hydronic heating or electric baseboard heating, unlike centralized heat pump systems.
Our expert team provides a comprehensive assessment to determine the most suitable equipment for your home.
Our skilled technicians install the HVAC system at your home and commission the system for smooth and safe operation.
We'll follow up with you a week after the installation to ensure everything is working well in your home.
Our installers provide yearly maintenance to ensure your system lasts a long time and operates optimally.
