Heat pumps and air handlers explained
Understand what the outdoor heat pump, indoor air handler and backup heat each do, and what to check before a whole-home upgrade in Creston or the Kootenays.
Read guide →GUIDES · KOOTENAYS
Understand your options
before you commit.
Practical information to support a conversation about heating and cooling for your property.
Ducted versus ductless heat pumps
Compare central ducted and room-by-room ductless heat pumps, including existing ducts, bedroom comfort, equipment placement and the questions a good assessment answers.
Read guide →Heat pumps in cold weather: sizing, output and backup
Learn why cold-weather heat-pump selection depends on your home’s heat loss, the exact system’s output and a clear backup plan, rather than one advertised temperature.
Read guide →Repair or replace a furnace: what to assess before deciding
Compare a diagnosed repair with a properly scoped replacement, using condition, reliability, comfort and your plans for the home.
Read guide →Central air conditioning or a heat pump for cooling?
Both can provide summer cooling. Compare the heating role, existing system, installation scope and room-by-room comfort before choosing.
Read guide →What to prepare for a heating and cooling assessment
A practical checklist for Creston and Kootenay homeowners: bring useful observations, gather what you have and leave technical measurements to the assessor.
Read guide →Heat pump maintenance: homeowner checks and professional service
A practical maintenance guide for Creston and Kootenay homeowners: care for accessible filters, keep airflow clear and know when to call for professional help.
Read guide →Ductless heat pump placement: plan for comfort in each room
Plan indoor-head locations around room use, airflow, temperature sensing, drainage and service access before choosing a ductless layout for your Kootenay home.
Read guide →Airflow, filters and uneven room temperatures
Work through safe airflow checks, choose a compatible filter and gather useful clues when one room is hotter or colder than the rest of your home.
Read guide →Start with your property.
Your existing equipment, the rooms you use and the issue you’re trying to solve all belong in the conversation.
Bring your questions.
Tell us your community and what you have in mind. You don’t need to choose a system before speaking with the team.
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Tell us what you need.
Share your community, the type of property and a little about your project or system.