Vancouver Island, BC, Home Heating System Services

Are you using an old furnace system? While your old faithful keeps you warm at night, we at Sasquatch Home Services know it’s not the most energy-efficient system out there. With heating costs rising rapidly, replacing that old furnace with a more efficient model could save you thousands over the years.

Heat pumps offer you a way to save up to 75% of your heating bill while offering a clean source of energy. It doesn’t get much better than this, so now is the right time to switch.

We’re here to make the transition effortless. Our team will help you choose the best option, secure financing, and advise you on rebates you may qualify for in Vancouver Island, CA.

Then we’ll install your new system flawlessly so you can reap the benefits straight away. We are so committed to sustainability that we partner with One Tree Planted to plant 50 trees for every heat pump we install.

Make sure your home’s wiring is safe and up to code with electrical wiring inspections in the Greater Victoria Region.

Electric Furnace to Heat Pump Conversion in Sooke, BC

When should you convert your home heating system in Vancouver Island, CA? Heat pumps can use your existing ductwork to move air, so the conversion is less intrusive than you might think.

What’s more important is your furnace’s annual fuel utilization efficiency.

If this is less than 79%, it’s worth considering making the change. A furnace’s efficiency declines as it ages, so even high-efficiency units that are about 10 years old might need an upgrade.

The average furnace lasts between 15 and 20 years with proper maintenance, so if your unit is approaching that age, it’s time to replace it.

Your Questions About Heat Pumps Answered

Heat pumps are relatively new in the area because back when heat pumps first became available, they required warmer weather to work. You may have some questions about heat pumps in British Columbia, so read on for the answers.

Can Heat Pumps Handle Cold Weather?

British Columbia’s winters have average maximum lows of between 0° C and 5° C, so heat pumps are still able to function well here for most of the year. There may be an issue only when the ground temperature dips below freezing.

As the ground retains heat for quite some time, heat pumps work very well for homes in Sooke, BC.

Can You Add a Heat Pump to Your Existing System?

Our Sasquatch Home Services team will discuss all your options with you. So, we’ll advise you on when to keep both systems. You can add the heat pump and use the furnace as a backup if you like, but it isn’t necessary.

Talk to us about this because keeping both might impact the rebate you can claim.

Can You Use a Heat Pump and a Furnace?

Some of our clients keep their furnaces as a backup in case the outside temperature drops below freezing. The heat pump is quite small, and we can connect it to your existing ducts, so it’s not much of a stretch to find space for it.

You could then switch between the two as you like, keeping in mind that when you use the furnace, your utility bills increase.

If your heating is up to date, we can optimize your wiring with electrical system upgrades in Sooke, BC. Talk to us about it!

Heat Pump Related Conversion Rebates in British Columbia, Canada

Did you know that you may qualify for rebates and get up to $11,000 back when you install a heat pump?

There are quite a few terms and conditions to know, but here are the basics for eligibility. You must:

Be a British Columbian citizen

Live in an eligible dwelling that is your primary residence all year

Live in a home that is at least one year old

Currently use electricity, gas, wood, or fossil fuels

Choose an approved heat pump with a variable-speed compressor

Have a residential energy account with the municipality, FortisBC, or BC Hydro

Hire a licensed contractor with a valid business license and GST number

Submit your application within six months of receiving the invoice

Sasquatch Home Services is your go-to team when you want to convert your home heating system in Vancouver Island, CA. Contact us at 236-917-2033 for service in Sooke, BC, Southern Vancouver Island & Greater Victoria.