In our first article, we discussed 7 ways to winterize your Vancouver Island home this winter. Now it’s time to consider the next 7 ways in this series. … [Read more...]
14 Ways to Winterize Your Home in 2016 Part 1
No matter how much we want to pretend it isn’t, winter is just around the corner and yes, it’s time to get out the checklists to get your home ready for the blustery winter winds we all expect here on Vancouver Island. Likely you’ve heard that the Farmer’s Almanac is calling for one of the coldest winters on record here, so we should expect chilly rainstorms, and more than usual snow too. Winterizing your home before it gets super cold, can help you save on heating bills, make your home more … [Read more...]
Another Summer Has Come And Gone…
With that, it’s time to check the schedules on your thermostats as we shift from our nice cool air conditioning to our furnaces and heating systems. Here at ExchangEnergy we’re booking up quickly with all of our customers preparing their heat pumps and furnaces for the coming winter months. Don’t forget to schedule your annual maintenance to rule out any problems before you get that heat system up and running this year. … [Read more...]
A Homeowner’s Guide to Solid-Fuel Central Heating Systems
As heating bills continue to skyrocket, a growing number of homeowners are turning to more cost-efficient ways to heat their homes. When the time comes to replace your boiler, or you're simply fed up with the constant price hikes, energy efficiency should be your number-one priority. Solid-fuel heating systems have soared in popularity in recent years as a result, since they are vastly more cost-effective to run. However, overhauling your central heating system is not a project to take lightly, … [Read more...]
Geothermal Heat Pumps: The Smart Choice For You And The Environment
What if we told you that you could heat and cool your home or office 24 hours a day with a free energy source that was located just below your feet? If that sounds too good to be true, let us introduce you to the wonders of Geothermal Heat Pumps (GHPs). How Geothermal Exchange Systems Work While air temperatures can fluctuate significantly from season to season, the temperature of the ground just a few feet below the Earth’s surface remains relatively constant. Geothermal systems take … [Read more...]
5 Steps To A Spring-Ready Air Conditioner
While it may not feel like it quite yet, spring has officially arrived. That means it’s time to start thinking about the warm weather ahead, particularly if last year is any indication: The summer of 2015 was one of the warmest British Columbia has ever experienced, with several temperature records being smashed in the process. Following these five tips will give you piece of mind that your system is prepared for what’s to come. … [Read more...]
Time to Check The Furnace
We likely still have a few weeks of mild weather ahead of us, but you can’t miss the signs. The trees are dropping leaves. Birds are turning south. Starbucks has pumpkin spice. Fall is here, and winter is coming. Consider Investing in a Smart Thermostat If you like being smart, you can help to keep energy bills down by investing in a Smart Thermostat. A smart thermostat is one that can be programmed to raise and lower the temperature of the home depending on the time of day. Some will even … [Read more...]
How Office Temperature Affects Employee Performance
In 2004, the University of Cornell released the results of some interesting survey work. They had examined the effects of the office temperature on the work habits of those inside. Measuring employee performance and efficiency, and comparing it to the relative temperature of the room. The results were somewhat surprising. Cool Employees Make Bad Employees We don’t mean the cool employees with nice hair, and great taste in music. Everyone loves them. We’re strictly speaking about temperature … [Read more...]
Heating, Cooling and Ventilation Done Right
Recently this month, Exchangenergy Inc. was featured in the Business Examiner, a monthly digest for local business news. Read on to see what was said about us, or click here to view the original PDF. A beautiful copper gutter system installed on a Salt Spring Island home No matter what kind of heating, cooling or ventilation system – residential or commercial – Exchangenergy Inc. in Duncan does it all. The highly regarded company installs high quality heating systems, and has its own sheet … [Read more...]
More New Things Coming Soon
We know that all of the new changes around here might have your head spinning. If you’re looking for a specific piece of the site that used to be here, there’s a possibility that it hasn’t made the transition yet. … [Read more...]
