Temprite Climate Solutions Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Courtenay’

Temprite Climate Solutions Prepares to Partner Once Again With Habitat VIN for Affordable Housing Project

Friday, February 10th, 2023

Temprite Climate Solutions have been proud sponsors of Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North’s affordable housing projects since 2016. Once again, this January, Temprite’s crew is looking forward to partnering with Habitat VIN to provide 12 new units at 1375 Piercy Ave in Courtenay with Heat Recovery Ventilators, dryer ventilation and range hood ventilation.

As in past projects with Habitat – this year, the company anticipates a few of their generous Red Seal HVAC Technicians will be volunteering their personal time for ventilation installations, and several Journeyperson’s time and expertise will be provided at a reduced cost by Temprite. A portion of the equipment for these ventilation projects has been provided to Habitat at a reduced cost, and some of it has been a Gift in Kind from Temprite Climate Solutions.

Over the past six years, Temprite has offered Habitat Vancouver Island North donations of time and volunteer hours to the value of over $20,000 for their projects in the Comox Valley and Campbell River. By the end of 2023, it is expected that this contribution will likely double!

The company anticipates a Team Temprite volunteer day at the end of January – where Temprite Technicians will work alongside Temprite Admin and Shop Team volunteering to lend a hand wherever needed.

The entire Temprite Team, along with owners Lance Petty and Keanan Egeland, are pleased to have the opportunity to work with Habitat friends once again on this significant project providing affordable housing to the Comox Valley community.

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About Temprite Climate Solutions: Temprite Climate Solutions is a locally owned HVAC Company founded in 2013. Over the past 9 years, what started as a tiny company of two Technicians – has grown to a robust team of 36 professionals of Red Seal Sheet Metal, Refrigeration, Electrical Journeypersons and Administrative Professionals providing thorough and efficient HVAC Installations, Service and Duct Cleaning from Oceanside to North Island.

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How Your Gas Furnace Runs Safely Each Winter

Monday, December 26th, 2022

“Are gas furnaces dangerous?” People often ask us this question, and the answer is a conditional “no.”

If gas furnaces posed major safety dangers, they would not be permitted in homes in the first place. A gas furnace can develop safety issues due to neglect and age, which is why we strongly recommend that our customers arrange for annual maintenance to keep their furnace in the best shape.

This gives us an opportunity to catch potential problems before they become problems. One of the reasons gas furnaces can operate at safe levels is because they’re constructed with several safety features to minimize risk. We’ll look at some of these features below.

Tags: Courtenay, Gas Furnaces, Heating System Maintenance
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Tips to Lower Your Heating Costs This Winter

Monday, December 12th, 2022

Everybody is looking for ways to cut down costs and save money. You might not have realized one place where you could reduce your cost of living is with your heating system.

We don’t mean you have to shut off the heater for long stretches of time so you and your family need to bundle up in full parkas when you’re indoors. There are some simple ways you can lower the amount of work your heating system does without making major sacrifices in comfort.

Below are a few of our best tips for less expensive heating this winter (and every winter to come).

Tags: Courtenay, Heating System Maintenance
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What’s a “Packaged HVAC Unit”?

Monday, July 11th, 2022

The most common type of central air conditioning system and heat pump used for homes is known as the split system HVAC unit. But this isn’t the only type available. Many commercial buildings use a different type of heat pump/air conditioner known as a packaged HVAC unit. These HVAC systems are sometimes used for residential buildings as well, although this is much less common.

We offer service for packaged HVAC units in Courtenay, BC. We’ll talk about what sets packaged HVAC units apart from split systems as well as the advantages they can offer to the right business facility.

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Several Special Benefits of Regular AC Maintenance

Monday, May 16th, 2022

In April we posted about how it’s a great month to schedule your regular air conditioning maintenance to prepare for the coming summer. It’s May now, but that doesn’t mean you’ve run out of time or passed the “expiration date” for maintenance. We’re still in spring and your AC hasn’t started the heavy work yet—this is also a good time for you to call us to arrange for professional air conditioning maintenance in Courtenay, BC. We have an excellent residential maintenance program, the Comfort Club, to make it easy for you. Don’t delay, however! You don’t want the hot weather to catch you off guard with an AC that isn’t in the best shape to handle a heatwave.

Perhaps you need a bit more convincing? We’ve put together a few of the benefits of regular AC maintenance tune-ups and inspections that you don’t hear about as much, but which are still valuable.

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The Big Benefits of Professional Duct Cleaning

Monday, February 7th, 2022

The ductwork inside the walls and attic of your house is probably filled with dust and debris. You won’t necessarily know this because it’s hard to see the inside of the ducts. But those dirty ducts will have a negative effect that can create serious problems for your comfort and your bills.

We recommend that our customers schedule duct cleaning every three to five years. If you haven’t had duct cleaning in more than five years, or you’ve never had it done before, it’s a great time to call us for this service. Curious about the benefits of duct cleaning? We’ll explain more below.

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What a UV Air Purifier Can Do for a Home

Monday, April 19th, 2021

If you’re looking to improve your home’s indoor air quality, you have several options for air quality devices. There are basic filters and room air purifiers you can purchase from stores, but these rarely offer much improvement. The best route is to contact a professional HVAC contractor who works with specialized air quality equipment, such as air filtration and air purification systems, humidity controls, and heat recovery ventilators (HRVs).

One air cleaning option is the UV air purifier, also known as a UV germicidal light. We offer service to install UV germicidal lights and can answer any questions you might have about them. We’ll address a few of the main questions below to give you a better idea of what UV purification systems do and if you need one.

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The Benefits of a Ductless Heating and Cooling System

Monday, February 22nd, 2021

Ductless heating and cooling systems, also known as ductless mini split heat pumps, continue to climb in popularity for both homes and businesses. You may be one of the many who is considering having a ductless system installed for your home. That you’re reading this means you want to know more about using ductless mini splits and how they may benefit your household.

We’re glad to provide you with answers here. At least some of them: there’s plenty to know about ductless heating and cooling! After reading this, give us a call and we can fill you in on all the details that will help you decide if ductless cooling and ductless heating in Courtenay, BC is right for you. Below are a few of the biggest advantages of ductless mini split heat pumps.

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This May Be the Fall When You Finally Get a Tankless Water Heater

Monday, October 5th, 2020

You’ve been thinking about it. We know you have, because you got to this blog post and you are reading these words right now. But is this the moment? Is this when you make the switch you’ve planned on for years: getting rid of that old standard storage tank water heater and replacing it with a tankless water heater?

A good question, and we can help with the answer. But to get a full professional answer about installing a tankless water heater in Courtenay, BC, you’ll need to make an appointment with our experts. We can analyze your current situation and see what the best way forward is.

Is Your Current Water Heater Truly Finished?

Before you choose to have a new water heater of any type installed, you need to be certain you aren’t throwing away the current water heater too early. Most storage water heaters can last for more than 15 years, although past 20 years is pushing it—that’s a good time for a replacement.

If your current water heater is struggling to deliver the expected volume of hot water, is costing more than it once did to operate, or is starting to leak or corrode, then it’s also time to have it replaced. Our technicians can help find out if repairs can keep it going, but they’ll also tell you when repairs are throwing money away that you could spend on a new system.

What About the Tankless Water Heater Appeals to You?

We’re not trying to drive you away from a tankless water heater, not at all! In fact, there are probably some benefits to using a tankless system that you don’t know about. So, think about why you’re eager to have this type of water heater in your home. Is it …

The unlimited hot water supply? This is a huge one for people—a tankless hot water heater can’t run out of its supply of hot water because it doesn’t have one. It always heats up more. The system can be overwhelmed if multiple taps are on at one time, however, so you need to know how your household uses water.
The energy savings? A tankless water heater is more expensive to purchase than a storage tank water heater, but the amount of money it saves in energy reduction will pay you back in a few years.
The small size? Say goodbye to that space-consuming tank—tankless water heaters can be small enough to be installed onto a wall.
The longevity? With less energy consumed and work done, a tankless water heater ages slower than a standard water heater. You’ll have many more years to enjoy those energy savings and other benefits.

Let the Professionals Guide You

You must have professionals install a water heater of any kind in your house, so have them on the job early to help you make the right choice. Our water heater pros can help you find the ideal new water heater and size it properly so it delivers the results you expect.

Temprite Climate Solutions serves Courtenay, BC and Surrounding Areas. For a job done right, call Temprite!

Tags: Courtenay, Hot Water Heaters, Tankless Water Heaters, Water Heater Installation
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Figuring Out What Those Strange AC Noises Mean

Tuesday, August 11th, 2020

An air conditioning system that’s making more noise than it used to, or is making unusual noises it hasn’t before, is a reason for concern. It may not mean that it’s time for a new AC installation in Courtenay, BC to replace the air conditioner, but it often indicates a need for repairs from expert technicians.

In this post, we’ll examine some of those out-of-the-ordinary sounds that might come from your air conditioner and what they mean. When in doubt, go straight to calling for professional repairs rather than tinker with the AC yourself. Making an accurate diagnosis of air conditioning problems is something only trained technicians can do. Amateur work risks getting the problem wrong, and therefore getting the “repair” wrong.

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