West Coast Geothermal

10/06/2026

Is your geothermal or water-source heat pump ready for heating season?

Regular maintenance can help identify developing problems before they become unexpected no-heat calls or expensive repairs.

West Coast Geothermal provides professional preventive maintenance for geothermal and water-source heat pump systems in homes, condos, strata properties, and commercial buildings across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

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https://www.westcoastgeothermal.com/services/heat-pump-maintenance/

Depending on your system, maintenance may include checking:

• Filters and airflow
• Thermostat and controls
• Water flow and operating temperatures
• Pumps, valves, piping, and accessible connections
• Condensate drainage
• Heating and cooling performance
• Signs of leaks, wear, or abnormal operation
• Ground-loop conditions where applicable

For condo and strata systems, we can also help identify whether performance problems may be related to the individual heat pump or the shared building water loop.

Fall is a great time to have your system checked before colder weather arrives.

Book geothermal or water-source heat pump maintenance with West Coast Geothermal.

10/02/2026

Winter is coming. Is your heat pump ready?
As temperatures start to drop across Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, your heat pump is about to do a lot more work.

If you've noticed:
• Your heat pump isn't producing enough heat
• It turns on and off frequently
• New rattling, grinding or unusual noises
• Your energy costs are climbing
• You've already had it repaired — but the problem keeps coming back

…it may be worth having the system properly diagnosed before colder weather arrives.

We've put together a guide covering heat pump repairs, common problems, repair vs. replacement, water-source systems and what Vancouver-area owners should know.

👉 Read the guide:
https://www.westcoastgeothermal.com/blog/heat-pump-repair-guide-vancouver/

This is especially important for condo and strata owners. Many Vancouver buildings use water-source heat pumps connected to a shared building loop, which can require very different troubleshooting than a conventional residential heat pump.

And if you've been told your only option is a $10,000+ replacement, getting a second opinion may be worthwhile before making that decision.

West Coast Geothermal - Geothermal & water-source heat pump specialists serving Metro Vancouver, the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.

09/17/2026

Is your strata building's water-to-water heat pump equipment getting difficult or expensive to replace?

Before approving another like-for-like replacement, it may be worth asking whether newer variable-speed technology is a better fit for the system.

West Coast Geothermal is now evaluating the Hydron-Aire HEVI as another replacement option for suitable geothermal, hydronic, condo, strata and shared-loop applications.

👉 Read the article:
https://www.westcoastgeothermal.com/blog/hevi-variable-speed-water-to-water-heat-pump/

A proper replacement should consider the building's water temperatures, flow requirements, electrical service, controls, piping and heating and cooling demands.

We've put together a new article explaining how the HEVI works, where variable-speed technology may help, and what should be evaluated before choosing replacement equipment.

Property managers and strata councils with aging water-to-water equipment are welcome to contact West Coast Geothermal for a second opinion or replacement assessment.

Learn how the Hydron-Aire HEVI variable-speed water-to-water heat pump can provide a modern replacement option for suitable geothermal, hydronic, condo, strata, and shared-loop systems.

09/11/2026

Canada-U.S. tariff changes are making more Canadian homeowners, strata councils, and project teams ask a practical question:
Where is our heat pump equipment made?

For geothermal, water-source, water-to-water, and water-to-air heat pump projects, country of origin can now be part of the equipment conversation alongside performance, availability, service support, and total installed cost.

We put together a short guide on what Canadian buyers should ask before choosing equipment, including how this relates to WaterFurnace and GeoSmart NetZero options.

https://www.westcoastgeothermal.com/blog/tariff-heat-pump-choices-canada/

Canadian buyers are asking where heat pumps are made. Learn how tariffs, country of origin, WaterFurnace, and GeoSmart NetZero affect geothermal equipment choices.

08/21/2026

Did you install a heat pump during BC’s rebate boom?

If your system was installed during that wave, it may now be hitting its first major maintenance window.

Year 5 is when small issues can start showing up:

- Dirty outdoor coils
- Blocked condensate drains
- Loose electrical connections
- Warranty confusion
- Slow refrigerant leaks
- Higher winter hydro bills

We put together a practical checklist for Metro homeowners, especially in damp coastal areas like , and the North Shore.

https://www.westcoastgeothermal.com/blog/heat-pump-rebate-boom-year-5-maintenance-checklist/

08/07/2026

Late summer is the right time for Vancouver homeowners, condo owners, strata councils, and property managers to check filters, test heating mode, listen for unusual noises, and review older in-suite heat pumps before fall demand hits.

Especially in buildings with water-source heat pumps or shared loops, a small issue can become a much bigger winter problem if it is left too long.

Read the full checklist:
https://www.westcoastgeothermal.com/blog/summer-heat-pump-check-vancouver-condos/

Summer is the right time to check heat pumps in Vancouver homes, condos, and strata buildings before the first cold snap.

08/05/2026

🔥 Wildfire smoke is back across Metro Vancouver. Is your home ready?

If you’ve noticed hazy skies or smelled smoke recently, you’re not alone. Wildfire smoke from across British Columbia is affecting air quality throughout Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, and conditions can change quickly as winds shift. (⁠AP News)

While we can’t control the air outside, we can help protect the air inside our homes.

Here are a few simple ways to improve your indoor air quality:

✅ Keep windows and doors closed when smoke levels are high.
✅ Run your central air conditioning or heat pump to continuously circulate and filter indoor air.
✅ Replace or clean your HVAC filter if it’s dirty—especially during wildfire season.
✅ If you have a portable air purifier, use it in the rooms where you spend the most time.
✅ Avoid activities that create additional indoor pollution, such as burning candles or smoking.

Many homeowners don’t realize that their heating and cooling system is one of the best tools they have for reducing airborne particles inside their home—provided it’s maintained properly and has a clean filter.

We’ve put together a practical guide with more tips to help keep your family’s indoor air as clean and comfortable as possible during wildfire season.

👉 Read the full article:

https://www.westcoastgeothermal.com/blog/indoor-air-quality-tips-bc-wildfire-smoke/

Stay safe, breathe easier, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions about your home’s heating, cooling, or air filtration system.

07/28/2026

Going deep for clean energy! 🌍✨
Here is a behind-the-scenes look at the horizontal ground loops being laid for our West Coast project.
It might just look like trenches and pipes right now, but this is where the magic happens.
Because the earth maintains a constant temperature just a few feet below the surface, these high-density pipes will circulate a heat-transfer fluid to tap into that natural energy.
The result?
Once these trenches are covered, this system will silently provide incredibly efficient heating in the winter and cooling in the summer for decades to come—completely hidden from view.
Clean, renewable, and built to last. 🌱

07/24/2026

🔥 Wildfire smoke is affecting air quality across British Columbia—but the air inside your home does not have to suffer.

During smoky conditions, your heat pump, central air conditioning system or HVAC system can help circulate and filter indoor air—but only when it is properly maintained and operated.

A few practical steps can make a meaningful difference:
✅ Inspect, clean or replace your HVAC filter
✅ Keep windows and exterior doors closed
✅ Use the highest-efficiency filter your system can safely accommodate
✅ Set your system to recirculate indoor air where appropriate
✅ Consider running the fan more frequently
✅ Use a properly sized portable HEPA air cleaner for added filtration

West Coast Geothermal encourages homeowners, condo residents and building managers to keep indoor air circulating and filtration systems operating during periods of wildfire smoke.

Read our complete guide to protecting your indoor air quality:
👉 https://www.westcoastgeothermal.com/blog/indoor-air-quality-tips-bc-wildfire-smoke/

Please share this information with anyone who may benefit—particularly seniors, families with young children and people sensitive to smoke.

07/10/2026

Your indoor air quality does not have to suffer during wildfire smoke.

A properly operating heat pump, central air-conditioning system or forced-air HVAC system can help keep your home cool while repeatedly circulating indoor air through a suitable filter.

A few important reminders:

✅ Check, clean or replace the filter
✅ Keep windows and exterior doors closed during smoke
✅ Consider setting the fan to ON or CIRCULATE
✅ Use the highest-quality filter your system can safely handle
✅ Add a properly sized portable HEPA air cleaner where needed
✅ Aim for multiple clean-air changes per hour through filtration and recirculation

We have put together a practical guide for B.C. homeowners, condo residents and building managers.

https://www.westcoastgeothermal.com/blog/indoor-air-quality-tips-bc-wildfire-smoke/

Protect your indoor air during B.C. wildfire smoke with practical tips for filters, fan settings, central AC, heat pumps and portable HEPA air cleaners.