Temprite Climate Solutions Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Parksville’

Are Heat Pumps an Effective HVAC Option in Our Climate?

Monday, May 15th, 2023

You may have recently read about heat pumps and how they’re becoming a popular eco-friendly choice for both heating and cooling. Heat pumps are essentially a type of refrigerant-based air conditioning system that can reverse the direction it operates so that it can both move heat from an indoor space (cooling mode) and move heat into an indoor space (heating mode).

You may have also heard some skepticism about whether a heat pump can work in cold climates like the ones we have. Usually, HVAC companies recommend heat pump installations in places with mild winters. Is a heat pump in Parksville, BC a good idea?

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April Is a Great Time to Have Your AC Tuned-Up and Ready for Summer

Monday, April 17th, 2023

April is the first full month of spring, and the best way to celebrate it is with … a maintenance tune-up and inspection for your air conditioning system!

What, that doesn’t sound exciting? We’ll admit that air conditioning maintenance isn’t often on the list of “fun” spring activities. But it is one of the most important because it will help make the coming summer a lot more enjoyable, convenient, and economic for you.

Why do we recommend you call us for air conditioning maintenance in Parksville, BC this April? Because…

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Basic Gas Fireplace Troubles You May Encounter

Monday, March 6th, 2023

Having a fireplace in your home is one of the best indoor luxuries you can have, especially during another long winter. Thanks to gas fireplaces, you can enjoy the warmth and coziness of a home hearth without the inconveniences of storing wood and continually sweeping out ash.

If you’ve had a fireplace installation in Parksville, BC, you may at times need to schedule repairs for it. Our team has expertise with installation, maintenance, and repairs for gas fireplaces, and we’ll go over several of the basic problems you may encounter with your gas fireplace.

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What You Need to Know if You’re Interested in a Tankless Water Heater

Monday, February 20th, 2023

Tankless water heaters keep rising in popularity every year. More homeowners are replacing their standard storage tank water heater with tankless units, and an increasing number of new homes come with tankless systems already installed.

If you’re interested in a tankless water heater installation in Parksville, BC, but still feel hesitant about the change, this is the post for you.

We’ll break down the important facts you need to know about tankless water heaters so you can make an informed decision. We also strongly recommend you work with professionals before you make a choice.

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The Sequencer in Your Electric Furnace: How It Works

Monday, February 6th, 2023

If you use an electric furnace to warm your home in winter, you certainly aren’t alone. Although natural gas furnaces are the most common type of heating system in Canada, not all homes can connect to a gas line to power them. Some people prefer not to burn natural gas in their homes because of concerns about safety.

Electric furnaces have several advantages as heaters, such as longer service lives, lower upfront purchase cost, and fewer repairs.

Parts can still malfunction, of course, and we’d like to draw your attention to an important part of your electric furnace that helps it run better, but which can also develop faults and cause problems. This part is the sequencer.

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Winter and Spring Are Both Good Times to Have an Air Purifier in Your House

Monday, January 9th, 2023

Air purifiers in a house are beneficial at any time of the year. You can always benefit from breathing cleaner air, after all. But the current season and the next—winter and spring—are when you can reap the most benefits from having an effective air purifier in Parksville, BC.

Our technicians are glad to help you find the ideal type of air purification and air filtration system that will ease the troubles of winter and spring.

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The Advantages of a Propane Fireplace

Monday, November 28th, 2022

You’re considering getting a fireplace for your home, or else you want to change your current wood burning fireplace for a different type. But there’s a problem: your house doesn’t have access to a natural gas line, so you can’t have a standard gas log fireplace put in.

Without natural gas in your home, your best option when it comes to a fireplace in Parksville, BC is to have a propane fireplace installed. You don’t need to expend large amounts of money trying to get a gas line to your house (if that’s even possible in your situation). Instead, a propane fireplace works from a tank of propane you have periodically refilled—and propane is an abundant and easily accessible energy source. You can fill a standard 18 liter propane tank for around CAD$20.

If you want more convincing, here are several major benefits of switching to a propane fireplace.

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How a Tankless Water Heater Can Save Money

Monday, September 5th, 2022

Is it time for a new water heater installation in Parksville, BC for your house? Then you may have already considered going the “tankless water heater route.” If you haven’t, we encourage you to give it some consideration.

Tankless water heaters are becoming more popular each year, appearing in more new homes, condos, and apartment complexes. They save space compared to standard storage tank systems, and they have a host of other benefits. They cost more to purchase upfront, but as we plan to show you in this post, they offset that cost with the ways they can help you save money.

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Is a Dead Compressor the End of the Line for an AC?

Monday, August 22nd, 2022

You’ve likely heard this bit of conventional wisdom about the compressor in an air conditioning system:

When the compressor of an AC dies, the whole AC must go with it. A compressor is an expensive piece of equipment, and replacing it is too costly compared to the long-term benefits of getting a new air conditioner.

Like most nuggets of conventional wisdom, there’s some truth to this, but also some myth. A dead compressor in an AC is not an absolute command to have the entire air conditioning system replaced. There are several options a homeowner can consider when the compressor fails, and a complete replacement isn’t always the best. Below we’ll look at the variables involved in what to do when you’ve got an AC with a dead compressor.

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5 Ways to Prevent Your AC From Overheating

Monday, August 8th, 2022

The heatwaves just keep rolling in, and with that, we’re running our air conditioning units harder than ever before. Not only is continuous AC use an intense strain on power grids and electricity bills, but the wear and tear can easily break down units at accelerated rates. This leads to an all-too-common problem at the height of seasonal extremes—permanent AC failure!

As costly as it is problematic, experiencing a unit breakdown is a huge issue on these scorchingly hot days! Thankfully there are plenty of methods to mitigate disaster and save homeowners from such a hassle. The keyword here is certainly prevention, as those in need of a fix have to give their local AC repair folks a call.

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