Here in the Okanagan, we love our hot, sunny, lake-side summers, but inside our homes? That鈥檚 another story.
If you鈥檝e struggled with stifling temperatures or poor air-quality from summer wildfires, solutions are here. Better yet, spring incentives bring considerable savings too!
1. More efficient 鈥� and affordable: Innovations have made cooling systems and heat pumps more efficient than ever. Newer variable speed cooling units don鈥檛 run as fast as traditional air conditioners, meaning they鈥檙e quieter, keep your home at an even temperature, and cost less to operate. 鈥淭hey give you even cooling throughout the building and use much less energy,鈥� says David Howell, from the Okanagan鈥檚 . 鈥淎nd if you鈥檙e considering installing air conditioning, current offers mean sooner is better than later. This time of year, there are definitely some manufacturer incentives.鈥�
2. Improved air quality: Innovations are also vastly improving indoor air quality 鈥� vital for anyone affected by the smoky air the last few summers. , with a 10-year warranty, is the best air filter on the market today for your HVAC system, Howell says. 鈥淵ou can walk into your home and the air will be crystal-clear.鈥�
3. Ductless cooling: Even without ducting 鈥� if your home has electric baseboard heat, for example 鈥� you can still create a comfortable environment using a cooling system, and because most include , they鈥檒l efficiently heat your space throughout the winter. Many ductless units also qualify for , Howell notes.
4. Leak-free comfort: Ground-breaking duct sealing safely and efficiently seals many tiny holes created during duct installation 鈥� holes that can cost you up to 20 or 30 percent air loss as well as added wear and tear on your system as it works harder to push air past those holes. How do you know there鈥檚 a problem? If there are extreme temperature differences between rooms or floors, you may be losing air. 鈥淭he energy savings with Aeroseal can be massive, reducing that air loss to three per cent,鈥� Howell says, inviting homeowners to call to arrange a free estimate.
5. Assess your needs: Whatever your cooling or heating needs, an on-site assessment is the best way to ensure you get the right system for your home. 鈥淲e don鈥檛 only look at the equipment, we look at the whole system, such as the ductwork and whether it was optimally installed,鈥� Howell says. 鈥淥ften we can make some small adjustments that make a big difference in the system鈥檚 overall efficiency and longevity.鈥�
Recognizing the value of our customers鈥� peace-of-mind when it comes to their home, the training and foresight offered by a Trane-authorized dealer is significant, Howell says, noting that every Trane installation is fully audited. As a licensed electrical and refrigeration contractor, Britech鈥檚 quotes are all-inclusive 鈥� you won鈥檛 be surprised by additional subcontracted installation charges. 鈥淵ou know the price we give you is the price you鈥檙e going to pay.鈥�
To learn more, visit or call 250-765-4446 to arrange your free estimate.
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