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You can currently get a rebate of up to $21,000 when you install a heat pump. Heat pumps provide both heating and air conditioning, and are very energy efficient. FortisBC dual fuel heating system rebate: $5,000 rebate A $5,000 FortisBC rebate is available on dual fuel heating systems.  A dual fuel system combines an electric …

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Here is the ballpark starting price for a new boiler in the Greater Vancouver area. This price was last updated June 2024. High efficiency combination boiler:From $11,900 including installation  A combination boiler is a boiler that replaces both your current boiler and hot water tank. High efficiency boilers are at least 90% efficient and some …

New Boiler Prices: Cost to install a new boiler in Vancouver BC Read More »

Until Dec. 31st, 2023 FortisBC is offering rebates of up to $1500 when you replace your old boiler with a new high efficiency boiler. After Dec. 31 rebates on gas boilers will end in favor of rebates on electric heat pumps. The rebates are: $1000 for a 94% (or higher) efficiency boiler $1500 for an …

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*** All rebates on gas water heaters have ended as of Dec. 31, 2023 See our current water heater offerings on our water heaters page. The only remaining government rebates are for heat pumps. See our heat pumps page for details. Energy Star Hot Water Tank: $200 rebate You can get a $200 FortisBC rebate …

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According to the Ontario Lung Association, a survey showed the public believed “indoor air pollution was a relatively minor problem compared to outdoor air pollution.” However, with many people now spending more than 90% of their time indoors, and “concentrations of indoor pollutants can sometimes greatly exceed outdoor concentrations”. This makes indoor air quality a major …

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How do professionally installed air cleaners compare to 1” filters and portable air cleaners? According to North America’s best regarded consumer publication, professionally installed whole-house air cleaners with 4-5” filters outperform  standard 1” models (even including the more advanced “allergen reducing” filters that are sold in hardware stores). They outperformed room air purifiers by an …

Whole House Air Filters: Comparing HEPA filters, electronic air cleaners, UV lamps, and 5″ filters Read More »

The cost of electricity in BC has risen substantially over the last few years, and further increases are expected. At current energy prices, it costs more than three times as much to heat a home with an electric furnace than a high efficiency gas furnace (assuming you are being billed at the higher tier 2 …

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Over the past 10 years or so, the cost of new furnaces and air conditioners has been steadily rising due to increasing energy efficiency standards. As a result, homeowners have become more interested in extended warranties in order to protect their investment. Unfortunately, as the Air Conditioning Contractors of America warns, many contractors are providing …

Furnace & AC Extended Warranties: Buyer beware Read More »

According to a 1999 CMHC study, electronic air cleaners can do a very good job of cleaning the air in a home. However, a more recent CMHC study shows that regular cleaning of these filters is necessary to maintain their performance. Our technicians have found that furnaces with EACs are often very dirty due to irregular or …

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Many people are interested in the benefits of a tankless water heater, but have a hard time finding out the cost to install one. We have decided to post some “ballpark prices” just to give homeowners a general idea of the costs involved.  Ballpark starting prices for a tankless water heater installation System Type Starting …

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