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FortisBC Energy Star Tankless Water Heater Program: Install a tankless water heater and get a $400-$500 rebate from FortisBC
***This program is expiring on Dec. 31, 2023. When you install a new tankless water heater FortisBC will give you a $400-$500 rebate. The amount of the rebate depends on the efficiency of the tankless water heater: Water heater type Efficiency rating* Rebate Non-condensing tankless 0.82 – 0.89 EF $400 Condensing tankless 0.90 – 0.99 …
High efficiency furnaces can be difficult to install in townhomes, as reported in the Toronto Star
A recent article in the Toronto Star reports how some homeowners are finding high efficiency furnaces very difficult to install in their homes. This is particularly a concern for townhouses and homes where the furnace is located near the centre of the basement. Since 2010, all new furnaces imported into Canada must be at least …
Lennox vs Trane vs Carrier Furnaces: Which brand of gas furnace is best?
Lennox, Trane, and Carrier are probably the 3 most popular brands of new furnaces in British Columbia (with Amana probably being a close 4th). We have made this post to provide homeowners with a quick overview of the furnaces offered by these brands. First will compare each manufacturer’s published furnace specifications. Each of these 3 …
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Hot Water Tank Prices: Water Heater Installation Cost In Vancouver
Here are our current prices for installing a hot water tank: 40 gallon gas: $1790 (This is the most common size of water heater)50 gallon gas: $2130 (For homeowners who wish to upgrade)40 gallon electric: $182050 gallon electric: $1980Removal and recycling of old tank: $30 (Updated January 2024) Our gas water heaters meet the new …
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Is Closing Heating Registers A Good Way To Save Energy?
Some homeowners close the air registers in unused rooms in an attempt to save energy. You might think this would allow the furnace to heat only the rooms that are occupied, and that a lot of energy would be saved. However, the conventional wisdom within the heating industry is that this practice will not save much energy …
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In Floor Heating: The Pros And Cons
Which is better: In floor radiant heating or a forced air furnace? We are often asked this question by people looking to buy a new home. Each of them has its own pros and cons. In floor heating Forced air furnace Evenness of heat (floor to ceiling) This is the main advantage of radiant heating. …