Murphy's Law states that your old furnace, the one you have hoped will last out 'another year', will certainly go belly-up in the middle of a wet, bone-chilling Canadian winter.

Or that AC will break down in the middle of August.

You may have jinxed Murphy the last couple of years, fingers crossed, and gotten through the last couple of years, but eventually Murphy will always be right.

So now what to do?

When your furnace breaks down with Christmas bearing down, you'll probably be pressured to hire the first Vancouver HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning) repairman who walks up to your door.

This is not the time for a rush decision.

Take a moment as there a number of issues to consider, aside from the obvious investment of a considerable sum of time and money.

Take the time to research HVAC companies to ensure you get a professional on the job.

Centra Windows, Exteriors and Restorations is a BC-based company with 29 years of experience.

The company's Certified Energy Evaluators provide a thorough explanation when it comes to any system upgrades or home energy improvement projects you need for your home.

It is a lesson that Surrey homeowner Winston Yang learned the hard way. When his furnace began failing last winter, he contracted a patchwork of repairs that inevitably cost him more than the price of replacing the furnace altogether - something he had to do 6 months later when the repairs also began failing.

Another advantage Centra provides is that all employees are shareholders in the company, thereby ensuring all jobs are done professionally and in a timely manner.

To speak with a Centra representative on your furnace or home heating system, call  604-882-5010 or go to www.centra.ca