FortisBC will give you up to $50 back for a little TLC

This promotion is closed Give your furnace or boiler some TLC. Have them serviced. From FortisBC: Have your natural gas furnace or boiler serviced between September 18 and October 31, 2017, and you could qualify for a $25 rebate. Eligibility requirements* You must be a FortisBC residential natural gas customer with an individual gas meter. The maintenance service must be … Read More

People Die from Carbon Monoxide

Every year, people get sick or die from carbon monoxide poisoning. I realize that’s a very blunt statement but this topic is extremely important and there’s no beating around the bush on this one.   The following text is courtesy of Technical Safety BC (Formerly BC Safety Authority) Do you know about CO? New Westminster, BC, September 1, 2017 You … Read More

How much does it cost…?

How much does it cost for a good job? We’ve been in business for over 47 years and the most common question we get is “How much does it cost to…?” It’s a rational question as everything we do these days seems to have a price attached to it. No one wants to pay more for something they should have paid … Read More

Energy Saving Cooling Tips for Homeowners

Cooling Tips To Help Cool Down Air-Conditioning Costs With summer temperatures about to rise, we are fielding calls from our customers looking for cooling solutions.  They want to be prepared, but they don’t want the energy to cost too much.  When temperatures rise, many people automatically crank up the air conditioners to stay cool. However, it may surprise them to … Read More

Mini-Split Ductless Air Conditioner & Heat Pump Transforms Garage

Do you like to garden? Do you repair your car on your own? Or maybe, you need jam space for your band or a place to run a home business? If you said “Yes” to any of these questions, then installing a Mini-split ductless air conditioner & heat pump could give you the coolest garage on the street.   Check out this … Read More

3 Heating & Cooling Maintenance Tips

Despite the incredible snowstorms we have had this winter, rest assured that Spring is on the way. We get a wave of calls from customers this time of year for Spring maintenance. So, we have put HVAC maintenance tips together for you, and the third one is a surprise to most people. 1. Simple Yet Major Tip: Eliminate heating and … Read More

York Condensate Drain Pan Issue

York Condensate Drain Pan Issue Do you have a York Furnace in your home? Although York manufactures an excellent product, we have been notified of a flaw in some of their early high efficient systems, where they used a clear condensate drain pan to assist technicians in assessing the operating condition of the unit.  Using this clear plastic has created the … Read More

FortisBC Furnace Replacement Rebate 2016

2016 Furnace and Boiler Replacement Program – $800 off! Ryan Coleman of EcoLighten Energy Solutions encourages customers to have their new furnace installed to a quality standard to optimize energy efficiency and help extend furnace life. Replace your aging furnace (or boiler) with an eligible ENERGY STAR® or equivalent model that’s 95 per cent efficient or higher (94 per cent … Read More

Help for previous Custom Cooling Solutions Customers

Several months ago, another one of our competitors went out of business.  This happens from time to time when our industry expands too much or too many customers become dissatisfied by flashy marketing with no technical trade substance. In this case, the company that closed was known as Custom Cooling Solutions.   We don’t know why they closed, but we have received … Read More

Carrier Compressor Repair and Replacement

Need your Carrier Compressor Repaired or Replaced? Carrier Compressor Repair or Replacement Do you have or suspect you have a failed Carrier heat pump or air conditioning compressor?  If you need advice or repair, we can help. Compressors can fail for a number of reasons.  Sometimes, poor installation is a root cause where the system was not commissioned properly.  Other times, … Read More