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There are many options for heating your home. Call and speak with one of our qualified employees to discuss the best solution for you and your home. Marshall Plumbing Ltd. is here for you when you need help with:
Radiant floor heating- design, installation, service or repair
Furnaces - installation, service or repair
Gas fireplaces - installation, service or repair
Solar heating
A heat pump is essentially an air conditioner that can also run in reverse. Both rely on the fact that a liquid absorbs heat as it is vaporized into a gas and that a gas releases heat as it condenses into a liquid. When in heating mode, a substance called a refrigerant will be compressed by the main component in a heat pump, the compressor. As it is compressed, it will release heat as it is condensed from a gas to a liquid.
The heated liquid will then be sent through a coil inside your home, where it will gradually cool down as it releases its heat into the ductwork or hot water pipes of your home’s heating system. The liquid will then be sent through an expansion valve, where is will be reduced in pressure as it enters a wider pipe. The liquid will then enter the outdoor coil, where it will absorb heat as it boils into a gas.
The heated liquid will then be sent through a coil inside your home, where it will gradually cool down as it releases its heat into the ductwork or hot water pipes of your home’s heating system. The liquid will then be sent through an expansion valve, where is will be reduced in pressure as it enters a wider pipe. The liquid will then enter the outdoor coil, where it will absorb heat as it boils into a gas.
When in cooling mode in the summer, the cycle is reversed so that heat is transferred from the indoors to the outdoors. A typical Energy Star-labelled heat pump can produce heat at efficiencies of around 450% at outdoor temperatures of 20C (78F), which gradually drops down to about 250% at freezing.
Conematic Heating Systems
Marshall Plumbing Ltd. is a qualified dealer for Conematic Heating Systems. In alliance with the "Southern Alberta Institute of Technology", Conematic Boilers are designed, developed and manufactured in Calgary, Alberta.
The Hybritherm Technology is a hybrid solution that combines the world's best water and space heating technologies into one system, managing them to their optimum potential. This single gas burning boiler can intelligently manage three separate applications at once. It is easy to install and can heat your home and hot water simultaneously, resulting in better fuel efficiency.
The Hybritherm Advantages
lower energy bills ....savings of up to 35% per month
increased system lifespan... reliable system with historically proven technology
green House Reduction... 1.5 tonnes reduction per appliance per year
Viessmann Boilers
Well proven German engineered boilers used in Europe for decades providing a dependable, low maintenance choice for heating water, radiant heating, residential or commercial. Boilers are available in gas, electric or solar energy. Contact us and speak with one of our qualified staff about making the choice that is right for you and your home.
Jandy Pool Boilers
Marshall Plumbing Ltd. is the mid Island service representative for Jandy pool heaters. Jandy Pool Heaters are built for dependability and efficiency, they are one of the most reliable heaters on the market. From the copper heat exchanger, programable pump control, dual temperature control to the built in freeze protection and easy maintenance, these heaters can lower your operating costs and extend your swimming season. Marshall Plumbing Ltd. is confident in recommending this product to our customers.
In-floor Heating
At Marshall Plumbing Ltd, we specialize in installing and maintaining hydronic radiant floor heating systems. Did you know that more than 50% of all new construction in Europe is heated using underfloor radiant heat? A very large majority of residential and commercial buildings use radiant heat, whether it is underfloor or not. In cold countries like Norway or Sweden, it is the most popular heating method. It is now becoming well known in Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Parksville and all over Vancouver Island.
Radiant heat is by far the most comfortable form of heat, since (like the rays of the sun) it heats objects rather than air. The heat radiates to your body and you feel warm and comfortable. Unlike conventional heat, floors (rather than ceilings) are the warmest part of the room, so that you have warm feet and a cool head.
radiant heat is more efficient and will save 20-40% of the cost of heating with conventional methods
it warms your body rather than the air, and you feel comfortable at a lower temperature
the systems operate without any noise or sound
no drafts or air movement so dust and germs aren't spread around.
radiant heat is more efficient and will save 20-40% of the cost of heating with conventional methods
it warms your body rather than the air, and you feel comfortable at a lower temperature
the systems operate without any noise or sound
no drafts or air movement so dust and germs aren't spread around.
Scheduled Service & Preventative Maintenance Programs
The average furnace or boiler in BC operates for over 1500 hours a year. To put this in perspective, if you drove your car for 1500 hours at a constant speed of 50km/h, you would travel for 75,000km. And what would you expect to happen if you tried to drive your car for 75,000 km without performing any maintenance? You would expect to find yourself stranded on the side of the road!
Like a car, a heating system has many parts that gradually wear out, suffer from build up of dirt and grime, and require lubrication or adjustment. Since so many home owners do not perform regular maintenance, it's no wonder why so many find their system breaking down year after year.
Reasons to tune up your heating system
1. Prevents breakdowns and increases reliability.
Clean, well lubricated, and properly adjusted parts will last longer and suffer fewer unexpected breakdowns. Parts that regularly wear out can be replaced before they fail, at a lower expense and without the inconvenience of a repair call.
Taking care of your furnace between winters decreases the chances that it will break down during the winter, when heating companies are booked solid and it is difficult to get service.
One study estimated that 9 out of 10 heating & air conditioning system breakdowns are caused by dirt and dust. Heating system repairs can often be very costly and inconvenient, but most of them can be prevented just by keeping your system clean!
2. Reduced Energy Consumption
A dirty filter makes a furnaces fan work harder and burn more energy. Misadjusted gas valves and burners can result in too much gas being released, wasting energy and releasing poisonous carbon monoxide gas.
An excessively dirty heat exchanger can prevent heat from entering the air and result in wasted energy and can increase your heating costs by up to 20%.
3. Reduced risk of house fires and carbon monoxide poisoning
Every year in North America more than 1700 people die from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning and over 10,000 are treated or hospitalized. Faulty heating systems are also one of the major causes of house fires.
The BC Safety Authority says: “Home heating appliances… should be inspected annually and cleaned as often as necessary by licenced contractors to prevent fires and reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning… While a CSA approved carbon monoxide detector in your home is an added safety measure, the best solution is regular appliance maintenance."
4. Increased system performance
Well maintained heating equipment ensures that your system is capable of delivering the maximum amount of heat, with the minimum amount of noise.
5. Lengthened system life
Well maintained equipment lasts longer. It reduces your chances of experiencing major breakdowns earlier than you should, and slows down the process of the unit deteriorating until its no longer worth repairing.
6. Keeps your system warranty valid
All major furnace manufacturers require regular maintenance or their warranty is void. According to BC Hydro "regular maintenance can go a long way to increasing the comfort, cost effectiveness and energy efficiency of your home heating."
Our Scheduled Service & Preventative Maintenance Programs includes everything that is necessary to ensure that your system operates at its optimal energy efficiency, reliability, and effectiveness for the rest of the year. To schedule a tune up, call 250.585.2021
