We all know the importance and appreciate a warm home. One thing that stops your house from going back into the ice age or burning like the sun is the thermostat. It is one of the most important parts of a home heating system. Thanks to the advancements in technology, [...]
To stay warm inside your home and keep the cold air out, you need an efficient and effective heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. In order for this to happen, it is recommended to perform regular maintenance on your heating and air conditioning units. Most HVAC work is often [...]
We are still enjoying warm summer afternoons, but fall is right around the corner. While you may still be running your air conditioner rather than your furnace, now is the time to make sure your home and furnace are ready for winter. By properly preparing now, you can ensure that you stay warm this [...]
In the Okanagan summer, your air conditioner works hard. Keeping your house or business cool is a difficult task. In previous posts we have discussed ways to make your space more efficient so your air conditioner works less, but it is still a hard working piece of equipment and you [...]
The Okanagan is hot and dry. We all know to conserve water, but are you doing all you can? You can save water both inside and outside the house, ensuring that we all get through this hot summer! Limiting water use is not just about conservation, it will [...]
It is about to get hot in the Okanagan. As the warm weather arrives, your air conditioning unit is about to work hard, which can mean expensive power bills. What can you do to help your system run as efficiently and effectively as possible? [bctt tweet="Nothing is better than a summer [...]
As we head into summer in the Okanagan, scheduling an appointment to service your furnace is probably the last thing on your mind. [bctt tweet="You're thinking about A/C, barbequing and the beach, not your furnace." username="VisionMech"] Now is the perfect time to have your furnace and heating system inspected, [...]
Most homeowners only think about servicing their air conditioner or heat pump when it is causing problems. Why service something that is working well? However, having a yearly service plan to maintain your air conditioner and heat pump can actually save you money and make your unit last longer. Rather than [...]
Many of the decisions you make about your heating and air conditioning unit may seem harmless. Many people put off changing their air filters or close air vents indefinitely without considering the impact these actions can have on their HVAC unit. These small actions can lead to higher utility [...]
Your hot water tank is one of the hardest working and potentially most expensive appliances in your home – here is a guide to maintaining it to from the experts at Vision Mechanical in Kelowna. […]