The Sasquatch Blog
Honest guides, real installs, and the occasional footprint. Everything we've learned installing heat pumps and wiring homes across Vancouver Island.
Behind the Squatch
Why We Use Canadian Copper on Every Heat Pump Install
A small line-item on the invoice, a real sourcing decision. Here's why every Sasquatch install runs Canadian copper on the refrigerant line set — and why it matters.
Guides & How-To
Heat Pump vs. Gas Furnace vs. Electric Baseboard: What Vancouver Island Actually Needs in 2026
We've pulled hundreds of furnaces and baseboards out of Island homes. Here's the honest comparison — and when each system is actually the right answer.
Guides & How-To
What Actually Happens on a Sasquatch Heat Pump Maintenance Visit
The honest checklist of what a real annual maintenance visit includes — and why a 20-minute walk-around isn't maintenance, it's a photo op.
News from Sasquatch
Sasquatch Named Best HVAC, Best Electrician, and Best Plumber on Vancouver Island (2026)
The VicNews Best of the City 2026 readers' choice awards named Sasquatch Best HVAC for the third year running — plus Best Electrician and Best Plumber. A clean sweep of all three trades.
Guides & How-To
Why We Said No to a Panel Upgrade Last Month — and It Saved the Homeowner Thousands
Not every heat pump job needs a 200-amp panel upgrade. Here's how we tell the difference on Vancouver Island homes — and when we tell a customer to wait.
Local Guides
Heat Pumps in Sooke, BC: What 12 Months on the Coast Actually Looks Like
A year in the life of a Sooke heat pump — real hydro-bill months, the two nights you'll use backup heat, and what the coastal air does to outdoor units.
Local Guides
The Westshore Heat Pump Guide: What Bear Mountain, Royal Bay & Latoria Actually Need
Not every Westshore neighbourhood needs the same heat pump. Real notes on Bear Mountain, Royal Bay, Latoria Creek and Metchosin builds from Sasquatch installs.
Guides & How-To
Duct Cleaning and Dryer Vent Service: What We Actually Do (and How Often You Need It)
When duct cleaning is worth it, when it's a scam, and why a yearly dryer vent service isn't optional. Honest guide from Vancouver Island's Sasquatch team.
Behind the Squatch
How the Sasquatch × veritree Partnership Actually Works
500 post-wildfire trees and 1,000 kelp strands every month, ordered through veritree. Here's the honest version of how the partnership works — and why we don't call it a carbon offset.
Guides & How-To
Heat Pump vs. Furnace: Which Is Right for Your BC Home?
Comparing heat pumps and furnaces for Vancouver Island homeowners. Cost, efficiency, rebates, and which system makes the most sense for BC’s mild coastal climate.
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