HVAC guides
Plain-English answers to the most common HVAC problems, for homeowners in Victoria.
Greater Victoria Home Comfort Calendar
A free month-by-month checklist for homeowners in Victoria.
Heat Pump or Furnace? Choosing Heat for a Greater Victoria Home
How Victoria's mild climate affects the choice between a heat pump, a gas furnace and a hybrid system, and what to ask before you decide.
Staying Cool in a Victoria Heat Wave
What the June 2021 heat wave taught Greater Victoria homeowners, quick ways to cool a home without AC, and longer-term cooling options.
Furnace Not Heating? A Five-Minute Checklist
Simple checks to try when your furnace isn't heating: thermostat, power switch, breaker, filter and vents, plus when to get a technician.
Are Ductless Heat Pumps Right for an Older Victoria Home?
Why ductless mini-split heat pumps suit older Greater Victoria homes with baseboards, boilers or plaster walls, and what to plan for.
Replacing Oil Heat in Greater Victoria: A Step-by-Step Plan
How to plan a switch from an oil furnace or boiler to a heat pump or other system, and what to do about the oil tank.
Hiring an HVAC Contractor in BC: Certifications and Permits
Which certifications BC requires for heat pump, refrigeration, gas and ductwork, which jobs need permits and what to ask before work starts.
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