Temprite Climate Solutions Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Qualicum Beach’

Can Air Purifiers Actually Be Bad for Household Health?

Monday, September 2nd, 2024
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Air purifiers have become an increasingly popular choice for homeowners seeking to improve indoor air quality. With concerns about pollutants, allergens, and airborne pathogens on the rise, investing in an air purifier seems like a no-brainer. However, some people worry that air purifiers might actually pose risks to household health. 

We want to shed light on the potential risks associated with certain types of air purifiers, as well as reassure you about the safety of modern air purification technologies.

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Air Filtration vs. Air Purification: An Explainer

Monday, June 10th, 2024
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Air filtration vs. air purification—that’s what we’ve got on our minds today. It’s probably on your mind as well, since you’ve arrived here at this blog post. At Temprite Climate Solutions, we understand the importance of indoor air quality and are here to help you make sense of these two crucial systems. Let’s dive into what each does, how they differ, and why your home might benefit from using both.

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Why Your Heat Pump Might Get Stuck in One Mode

Monday, March 18th, 2024
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In the realm of home comfort, the unsung hero is often the heat pump, diligently working to keep us warm in winter and cool in summer. However, homeowners occasionally face the perplexing issue of their heat pump getting stuck in one mode, leading to discomfort and rising concerns. Today, we aim to shed light on one specific culprit behind this dilemma—the elusive “stuck reversing valve”—and when you need to call us for heat pump service in Qualicum Beach, BC.

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Is Your Tankless Water Heater Affecting Water Pressure in Your Home?

Monday, February 19th, 2024
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Tankless water heaters have become a popular and energy-efficient alternative to traditional water heaters in modern homes. As more households embrace this technology, understanding its potential impact on water pressure becomes crucial. 

In daily activities like showering, dishwashing, and laundry, water pressure plays a significant role. This blog aims to shed light on how tankless water heaters can develop problems that affect water pressure and emphasizes the importance of regular maintenance and professional assistance for optimal performance. You can always count on our team when you need a new water heater or tankless water heater repair in Qualicum Beach, BC.

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How to Tell Your Boiler Needs Professional Repair Work

Monday, December 25th, 2023
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Before you resign yourself to shivering through the season because your boiler has broken, learn to recognize the telltale signs your boiler needs professional repair work.

Imagine waking up to a frigid house, the once constant hiss of your boiler replaced by an ominous silence. Or seeing a sudden rise on your energy bills that you can’t account for. These are just a few signs your boiler could be in distress and in need of heating repair from our qualified team. 

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How Can You Tell You Need Gas Fireplace Repair?

Monday, November 27th, 2023
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Gas fireplaces have become a popular choice for homeowners, offering warmth and ambiance with just the flick of a switch. However, like any appliance, they require regular maintenance to ensure they function optimally. In this guide, we’ll explore the signs that indicate you need fireplace repair in Qualicum Beach, BC and provide valuable tips for both DIY troubleshooting and when it’s time to call in the professionals.

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Safety Tips for Using Your Gas Fireplace

Monday, January 23rd, 2023
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There’s probably a direct correlation between how much people enjoy the winter season and whether they have a fireplace in their home.

Fireplaces bring a special cozy touch to the season that you can’t get from using a furnace or boiler—even if those heaters are much more effective at spreading warmth all around your home.

Thanks to gas fireplaces, it’s even easier to enjoy a glowing hearth without the work and inconvenience of wood-burning fireplaces. Gas fireplaces are safer as well, although they do have their own safety concerns.

To help you get the most from your gas fireplace in Qualicum Beach, BC this winter, we’re going to go over a few important safety tips.

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Some Tankless Water Heater Problems You May Encounter

Monday, October 3rd, 2022
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We think tankless water heaters are a fantastic choice for many homes. Not all homes, necessarily, but we strongly recommend our customers consider installing a tankless system the next time they need a water heater. The benefits of going tankless are enormous: energy savings, space savings, unlimited hot water, and longer equipment life.

We won’t pretend that tankless water heaters are perfect. They can run into problems over their service lives that will require calling professionals for water heater repair in Qualicum Beach, BC. Our team of water heater experts will see that your tankless water heater gets back to doing what it does best.

We’ll look at several tankless water heater malfunctions you might run into:

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Refrigerant Leaks From Your AC Need Fast Repairs!

Monday, June 27th, 2022
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Refrigerant leaks are a problem that can strike any air conditioning system. Just because they’re common doesn’t mean they aren’t serious. A refrigerant leak will lead to a string of problems that eventually conclude with an air conditioner permanently breaking down when its compressor fails. 

In this post, we’ll look at why refrigerant leaks are such a problem for an air conditioner and how you can recognize leaks so you can call us for air conditioning repair in Qualicum Beach, BC.

The Danger of Refrigerant Leaks

People often misunderstand the job of refrigerant in an air conditioning system. They may know that the refrigerant is what somehow makes the air cooler, but they may also believe that the air conditioner runs off the refrigerant as if it were a fuel source. 

So we want to make this clear: an air conditioning system does not use up refrigerant like a fuel. The amount of refrigerant in an AC, known as the system’s charge, should remain constant for the life of the unit. Refrigerant goes through a process of evaporation and condensation to allow it to move heat from indoors to outdoors, and during this process, it never dissipates. 

This is why leaks are trouble: they lower the charge of the air conditioner. This makes it harder for the AC to absorb enough heat to provide adequate cooling. But there are even more problems. An AC is designed to run at a specific charge, and if that charge drops because of leaks, it jeopardizes the whole air conditioner. Not only will heat absorption drop, but the AC will drain extra power, its coils will freeze, and the compressor will finally overheat. A burnt-out compressor is expensive to fix, and in many cases, it’s more cost-effective to replace the whole AC.

Noticing Refrigerant Leaks

Leaking refrigerant is difficult to notice at first. These leaks are tiny, often the size of pinholes, that form at spots of corrosion along the refrigerant lines. But you can pick up on when an AC is running with lower refrigerant by looking for these warning signs:

  • A hissing or bubbling sound coming from parts of the AC. These are the sounds made by gaseous or liquid refrigerant escaping from refrigerant lines.
  • A change in indoor humidity. With lower amounts of refrigerant, an air conditioner will pull less moisture from the air as the refrigerant evaporates in the evaporator coil. You’ll often notice a change in humidity before you notice a drop in cooling. 
  • Ice forming along the evaporator coil. It may seem odd that less refrigerant would cause ice, but this is an example of why the balance of refrigerant is so crucial for an AC. Too little refrigerant won’t absorb enough heat to warm up, so it will remain too cold and cause ice to form on the coil.
  • The air conditioner begins to turn on and off rapidly, known as short-cycling. Many different malfunctions can cause this, so you’ll want it looked at regardless of whether it’s due to leaking refrigerant. 

Please act quickly when you suspect something is wrong. The sooner we’re on the job, the less danger of your air conditioner needing a larger repair.

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Planning for a New AC Before Summer? Here Are Some Tips

Monday, April 18th, 2022
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No central air conditioning system lasts forever. In fact, it’s rare for an air conditioner to last much longer than 15 years without turning far too expensive to run and continue to repair. You may be in a situation where you know you’ll need a new air conditioning installation in Qualicum Beach, BC before the summer heat arrives. 

If this describes you, we want to help. Installing a new air conditioner can seem daunting, but we have tips to help make the process easier for you.

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