Preparing Your Home for Comfort

If you are moving to Vancouver from a warmer climate and you are dreading the tough months ahead, you should make sure that your new home is equipped to deal with changes in temperatures. Installing the right appliances in your home ensures that the interiors are cozy and comfortable irrespective of what the weather’s like outside. Today, you can get energy efficient appliances that are environmentally friendly without increasing your utilities bills. If you are not sure how to pick the right ones among these, all you need to do is call in Hillcrest Plumbing professionals who have extensive experience offering the best solutions in heating, cooling, and plumbing, North Vancouver. Here are some of the appliances that should be a part of your home.

Hot Water Tank

Obviously, you don’t want to take a cold-water shower even in the summer season. A hot water tank is one of the first things you want to add to your new Vancouver home. Keep in mind that water heating contributes to about 20% of the average home energy costs so buying an energy efficient heater is a really good idea for long term savings.

If you are choosing the hot water tank model over the tankless version, you probably have a family of four or five members who will all need hot water for various purposes. With these models you can go for the gas heaters or choose the electric ones. The initial cost for the gas heater is higher but running costs are low so factor that in when deciding which type to go for.

Boilers for Heating

Boilers use heated water to heat up the interiors of the home. The modern day boilers are not bulky metal contraptions that take up a lot of space. They come in compact, aesthetic shapes and sizes and you can choose whether your boiler works on propane, gas, electricity or oil. Pay special attention to features like electric ignition, condensation combustion or sealed combustion because these make the boiler more energy efficient. Make sure you get regular maintenance done by Hillcrest experts in boiler repair, Vancouver, to keep the boiler running at peak efficiency for many years.

Furnace Installation

If you are looking for furnace installation Vancouver for your heating needs, the first thing is to pick an Energy Star product that gives you maximum energy savings. It is important to remember that getting an oversized furnace does not mean your home gets heated faster. In fact, you may be utilizing more energy than necessary with this. Factor in your home’s size, its construction material, and insulation before you pick the most effective and efficient furnace. If you need any help here, just call 604-879-1415, the experts in heating, cooling and plumbing North Vancouver.