Coastal Blog
February 11, 2019
Do you know the actual cost of heating your home with electricity or natural gas? This is a common point of discussion in British Columbia in terms of which is the most affordable option. It isn’t easy to determine the energy cost of heating your home when your energy bill also includes the cost to power your appliances, charge your devices, and heat water. Two Tier Electricity Pricing Your utility company charges your electricity at two different rates. After you use a certain amount of electricity per month, any additional electricity used is charged at a more expensive rate. When you’re using FortisBC or B.C. Hydro, there’s also a fixed […]
January 7, 2019
People report being able to see the flames from miles away, and photos taken and posted online serve as proof. The recent rupture of the natural gas pipeline owned by Enbridge has been a sobering reminder of the volatility of our energy resources. Fortunately, due to the location of the pipeline, no one was hurt. What Happened Under pressure as high as 900 PSI, the pipeline ruptured and natural gas was ignited. Because of the high pressure, the gas was spewed out of the pipe with enormous force. This resulted in the towering flames that could be seen for miles around. A natural gas pipeline must be carefully maintained, but […]
December 18, 2018
Hiring the services of the right HVAC contractor makes a difference. If you need help, here are red flags you’ll want to watch out for. If you encounter any of these signs, then walk away and look elsewhere for HVAC service and repair assistance. A huge deposit A reputable contractor won’t ask you for a deposit before the work has even started. That’s a red, flashing flag. You’ll want to check out other contractors in the area. Low ratings and No Reviews No reviews on major sites like Google, Facebook and Yelp indicate the company has little experience or their service levels are so low no one wants to praise […]
November 6, 2018
Finding an HVAC contractor can be a bit tricky. Here are top tips to make sure everything goes well for you. Ask for referrals Check in with friends, neighbors, and family. Ask them about the HVAC services they used recently. Can they recommend a company? Do they know which companies are a good option to go for? It helps to ask about their bad experience as well. That way, you know what names to avoid. Check Online Reviews High ratings from review sites like Google, Facebook and the BBB is a good indication that the firm is legit and that you don’t need to be afraid of getting scammed. Also, […]
September 28, 2018
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If the unit is stopped and then immediately started again, the compressor will not operate for about 3 minutes to prevent fuse blowouts.
