Browse heating guides, seasonal maintenance tips, and repair insights to keep your home comfortable when temperatures drop.
Every year around October, Vancouver and surrounding areas usually start experiencing cooler weather, and just like clockwork, we get calls from homeowners with furnaces that refuse to heat or turn completely. In this article, I’ll talk about some of the common furnace problems we are called out for in my
If you are thinking about replacing your old furnace, 2025 is a great time to do it. Heating costs are climbing across Metro Vancouver, but the good news is that FortisBC is still offering generous rebates for high-efficiency gas furnaces. At Ashton Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, we have been
Why Replace My Furnace? Energy Efficiency and Utility Bills By law, all new furnaces on the market are high-efficiency furnaces with an AFUE rating of 90% or higher. This means that for every $1 spent on heating, 90% of that money is converted into heat. Old furnaces can have AFUE
When the temperature drops in Vancouver the last thing any homeowner wants is a furnace that stops working. A reliable heating system is not just about comfort; it is about keeping your family safe and protecting your home from freezing conditions. After more than forty years of repairing furnaces across
Over the past 40 years, I have helped thousands of Vancouver homeowners replace their furnaces. Every family had the same goal, a warm, efficient, and reliable system. What surprised many of them was that their new furnace did not come from the brand name on the box. It came from
If your furnace is reaching the end of its life (typically 10 or more years old), one of the first questions that comes to mind is how much it will cost to put in a new one. The truth is, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all price. In Vancouver and across the
Changing your furnace filter is a simple yet essential maintenance task that can improve the efficiency and longevity of your HVAC system. As a leading provider of heating and air conditioning services in Vancouver, Ashton Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning understands the importance of regular filter replacement. In this article,
As the temperature drops and winter sets in, a malfunctioning furnace can quickly turn your home into an icy discomfort zone. Before panic sets in though, there are a few do-it-yourself troubleshooting steps you can take to get your furnace back on track. However, it’s crucial to remember that if
When it comes to heating and cooling solutions in North America, Rheem and Ruud are leading manufacturers known for their full line of top-quality products. From residential to commercial applications, they offer a wide range of options, including high-efficiency gas furnaces, oil-fired furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, thermostats, air handlers,
When it comes to residential and commercial heating and cooling equipment, York Furnaces, owned by Johnson Controls, stands as a trusted American manufacturer. With a commitment to excellence, York Furnaces offers a range of high-quality products that are designed, engineered, and assembled in the United States. This dedication to quality
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