We’re about to head into another scorching summer. Are you ready to combat the heat? Have you considered installing air conditioning in your home, but maybe you’re worried about the cost?Let’s ask our friends at A1 Heating & Air Conditioning in Kelowna for advice on...
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Can I Find a Sustainable Choice for My HVAC?
We are all concerned about the impact of climate change on BC. How best to prepare for changing weather patterns in the future, when planning for a new heating and cooling system? What can a responsible property owner or manager do to maintain a sustainable footprint?...
Smart Technology in the Home
With recent advancements in technology and a surge of consumer interest, smart home technology is making it easier than ever to keep our lives humming along. Let’s look at the devices on the market to manage many aspects of your home environment intuitively and...
What is a Building’s Make-Up Air Unit (MUA)?
Commercial buildings require a make-up air unit (MUA) in order to regulate the fresh air replacement for air lost through vents and exhaust systems. Our goal when planning a new system is to protect the health and safety of a building’s occupants while providing...
Why It’s Critical to Clean Your Air Ducts
If your home or office has circulating heat and/or air conditioning, you have a duct system within the floors and walls of your structure. As air is pushed through your system, if the ducts are not clear and clean, you are unintentionally spreading air-borne...
Replacing your vertical hot water tank with a tankless one?
When it comes to an efficient HVAC system for your home, various components need to be considered. One such component is your hot water tank. The traditional, grey, vertical hot water tank is a common choice for households. But what about the newer advanced tankless...
Gas Fireplaces: What to look for and how to maintain them
Fireplaces are among the top amenities for homeowners when scouting for a new residence in the Okanagan Valley. As per the National Association for Home Builders (NAHB), they rank second after outdoor patios and decks. These are traditionally built in when a home is...
A guide to RTUs
In the spectrum of HVAC systems, there is an important appliance called the packaged rooftop heating and cooling unit (or RTU). As the name suggests, RTUs get placed on the roof of single-story retail outlets and small commercial buildings. They provide conditioned...
How do commercial boilers work?
Now that the harsh cold winter has arrived, it is time to check your heating system, and this means the boiler. Whether you are in an office building, school, hospital, or manufacturing facility, you’ll be depending on a commercial boiler. If you are toying around...
Things you should know about Industrial Exhaust Fans
Installing or upgrading exhaust fans within commercial businesses has become more crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic. These fans protect the health and safety of employees and customers.An industrial exhaust fan provides air circulation. It comes in a range of flow...