You can currently get up to $11,000 back from the federal Greener Homes Grant and provincial CleanBC rebates when you install a new heat pump in your home. Greener Homes Grant For all rebates, heat pump systems must have a Region 4 HSPF rating of at least 10, be able to provide at least 3.52 …
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Here are some ballpark starting prices for new boilers in the Greater Vancouver area. These prices were last updated January 2022. Mid efficiency boiler installation, using existing water side components:From $5500 including installation Mid efficiency boilers are 80-85% efficient. While they are not as efficient as new high efficiency boilers, they are still significantly more …
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FortisBC is offering rebates of up to $1500 when you replace your old boiler with a new high efficiency boiler. The rebates are: $1000 for a 94% (or higher) efficiency boiler $1500 for an Energy Star combination boiler A combination boiler is a system that provides hot water for both space heating and tap water- …
Energy Star Hot Water Tank: $200 rebate You can get a $200 FortisBC rebate when you install a new Energy Star hot water tank. These water heaters are 67-69% efficient. Standard new hot water tanks are about 62% efficient and older hot water tanks are typically under 60% efficient. The efficiency rating of a hot …
According to a 2002 report published by 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 …
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 …
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 …
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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