Did you know the way your trees are positioned in your yard can affect your heating and air conditioning bills?  Or that a few pieces of duct tape can start you down the road to reducing your Hydro bill this winter.

There is a subtle science behind optimising the Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems running through your home.

Getting it right takes intricate knowledge but can save you money over time.

Getting it wrong, however, can lead to your home’s premature ageing.

Centra Windows, a certified one-stop HVAC contractor servicing homes in Surrey, Vancouver and other areas across the Lower Mainland, helps you combat these rising energy costs.

The BC-based company will walk you through your options when it comes to increasing the energy efficiency of your home, replacing your furnace, heat pump or air conditioner.

Centra Windows will also help you determine if you qualify for a rebate under BC’s Live Smart program and Fortis BC rebates where homeowners can save up to $2500 for replacing old worn out HVAC systems. This program is in effect until March 2013 - www.livesmartbc.ca but these grants could expire at any time so it is best to book a consultation as soon as possible to make sure you qualify.

 

Fall weather in BC shifts dramatically from the summer months as the chill of winter rain returns and heating and ventilation systems become stressed trying to keep the air moving inside your house.

Babbar Singh, a Lower Mainland resident, knows full well the cost of an HVAC breakdown when his previous home was beset by mold and moisture problems. “The cost of replacing the ventilation system in the Surrey house would have been far less than what I ended up paying to repair all the mold damage,” he said.

In short, the HVAC system is one of the most important and complex parts of your home, so it is essential that you keep it running smoothly. The right Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) system will also decrease your carbon footprint.

To speak with a Centra representative on HVAC improvments, call 604-882-5010 or go to www.centra.ca