You won’t need anyone to tell you that winters in Kamloops can be cold. Not only do you have the high potential for snow to think about, but being surrounded by lakes and mountains means Kamloops is prone to wet weather. This makes having a reliable and effective furnace all the more important, for the comfort of everyone in your home.
Kamloops by the numbers
Population: 90,280
Average Temp. (Summer): 21 degrees Celsius
Average Temp. (Winter): -7 degrees Celsius
Top Furnace Brands by Price Level in Kamloops (including installation)
Entry level – $3,000 + Goodman, KeepRite, Armstrong, Daikin
Mid Tier – $3,500 + Amana, Trane, Napoleon, York, American Standard, Rheem, Bryant, Heil
Premium – $4,500 + Carrier, Lennox, Luxaire
Why you should consider a new furnace
During Canadian winters, springs, and autumns, warmth and comfort are vital… especially in the mountains! And your furnace plays a key role in maintaining your home and keeping your energy costs in check. With high-efficiency brands saving on energy consumption and tons of great features that can monitor and control your home heating and cooling from the palm of your hand, an upgrade might be the smartest decision you can make for your household.
Common Furnace Features
When purchasing a new high-efficiency furnace, you’ll see lots of features listed. Here’s a rundown of a few of the features you’ll see listed and how they can benefit you.
Quiet Function
A lot of the top furnace brands in Canada have developed their own version of sound dampening technologies built right into their furnaces. When you think of a furnace, you may think of a big, humming, loud machine in your grandmother’s basement. But modern heating systems are smaller, more dynamic and can rarely be heard, even in condos.
Modulating Blowers
Most furnaces over a certain age were built as single-stage units. They came with one valve and the blower would pump air into a home’s ducts and out vents. These blowers had two settings, off or maximum power. That’s why you’ll remember having a long chilly period between the heat, so you turned up the thermostat and you’d get some pretty whopping energy bills.
These days, modulating furnaces can precisely adjust the burner’s power and distribute hot air more conservatively and keep your home at a consistent level of comfort, thus helping control energy consumption.
Interactive Control Panels
Many mid-tier and premium-tier furnaces now come with interactive control panels. These control panels can perform many tasks, such as programming the zoned heating and allowing for complex heating programs and schedules. They’re also a fantastic diagnostic tool, as they can monitor the furnace for problems and then alert you when necessary.
Some are also programmed to be able to communicate with the manufacturer’s control centre, meaning a fast diagnostics if a problem should occur.
Popular Furnace Brands
Deciding which furnace to go for can be difficult, so look out for brands such as:
Amana
American Standard
Bryant
Carrier
Comfortmaker
KeepRite
Lennox
Napoleon
Tempstar
Trane
It’s a good idea to consider a well-known brand like the ones listed above, though you shouldn’t automatically disqualify other brands. The ones above are simply some of the most common and widely sold.
These will often have good service life, widely available replacement parts, and efficient operation to save you money on your utility bills. They also usually come with solid warranty options.
Warranty Coverage
When you buy a new furnace, you automatically get a manufacturer warranty, and this usually includes a parts-limited warranty and a heat exchanger-limited warranty. However it’s important to note that in order to get the FULL coverage, the warranty must typically be registered by the local contractor or distributor after installation.
Also, by choosing a quality HVAC contractor, you’ll be eligible to get a guarantee on your installation as well.
Installation
Get the most out of your furnace and avoid headaches by getting in touch with a certified HVAC specialist for your installation. Many times, you can finance the entire operation and receive additional rebates so the whole thing might cost much less than you think.
Government Rebates Available
There’s a program in British Columbia for those with a low income. The BC Hydro Low-Income Program grants those that are eligible the chance to have a free home energy assessment. Depending on the results of the home energy assessment, you may also be given a free high-efficiency furnace!
Aboriginal community members and non-profit housing providers can benefit from the BC Hydro Aboriginal Upgrade Program. Those that meet the eligibility criteria can upgrade their energy-consuming appliances, including their furnace.
Kamloops High-Efficiency Furnace Pricing
Your new furnace price will depend on many different things, including the type of unit you opt for. However, in the Kamloops area, you can expect to pay between $3500 – $6000 for a new unit (including installation).
Financing
Long-term payment plans are typical for big purchases, and furnaces aren’t anything different. Luckily, when you work with an HVAC contractor in Kamloops, you’ll find that the process is pretty painless.
You can always get a quote from us here and we can get you up-to-date pricing on the models of your choice.
Kamloops City Information
Located where the North and South Thompson rivers collide, Kamloops is an outdoor adventurer’s dream. Set in British Columbia, Kamloops is home to the Sun Peaks Resort hiking trails, a large bike park with several trails, and many ski resorts, which are packed with local and International visitors during the winter months. Just east of Kamloops you’ll also find the famous British Columbia Wildlife Park, populated by cougars, bears, and all manners of other wildlife species. Also, located very close to Kamloops, you’ll find Secwepemc Museum & Heritage Park, which is home to the last remains of a village dating back 2000 years.
