Field Notes from Vancouver Island

Guides & How-To

Comparison guides, choosing your system, and honest answers to the questions we hear on every quote call.

Vancouver Island home in Greater Victoria served by Sasquatch Heat Pumps Guides & How-To

Perimeter Drains on Vancouver Island: When to Dig and When to Wait

Island rain finds foundation problems fast. Here's when a perimeter drain actually needs to be dug up, when it can be flushed, and what a Sasquatch plumber will tell you.

Field Team Sep 24, 2026 5 min
Sasquatch technician performing a winter-prep visit on a Moovair heat pump system Guides & How-To

The Vancouver Island Winter Prep Checklist for HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing

What to do before Island winter hits — heat pump maintenance, panel check, drain and plumbing prep, and the coastal-wear items most homeowners miss.

Field Team Sep 24, 2026 5 min
Moovair indoor heat pump head installed by Sasquatch on a Vancouver Island home Guides & How-To

Why We Install Moovair: The Cold-Climate Case for Vancouver Island

Moovair is our core heat pump brand. Here's the cold-climate performance, warranty, and Canadian-built story that made it the fleet we stand behind.

Field Team Sep 18, 2026 6 min
Sasquatch electrician wiring a Moovair heat pump on a Vancouver Island panel upgrade 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.

Field Team Sep 12, 2026 7 min
Sasquatch technician performing an annual Moovair heat pump maintenance visit 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.

Field Team Sep 8, 2026 5 min
Moovair heat pump indoor air handler installed by Sasquatch during a Vancouver Island panel upgrade job 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.

Field Team Sep 3, 2026 6 min
Sasquatch team completing a Moovair ducted heat pump install on Vancouver Island 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.

Field Team Aug 15, 2026 5 min
Moovair cold-climate heat pump ready for start-up on a Vancouver Island install 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.

Field Team Aug 4, 2026 4 min
Sasquatch technician performing a Moovair heat pump start-up on Vancouver Island Guides & How-To

5 Signs Your Heat Pump Needs Repair (And What to Do About It)

Strange noises, rising energy bills, cold spots? Here are 5 warning signs your heat pump needs attention — and what Victoria-area homeowners should do about each one.

Field Team Jul 28, 2026 4 min
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