Porcupine Mechanical Blog

New BlDucted vs Ductless Heat Pump: Why We Often Recommend Ducted Over a Mini Split in Every Room

A Squamish homeowner on electric baseboards assumed no ducts meant a mini split in every room. Why that oversizes the system, what a ducted heat pump does instead, and where the ducts go. ...more

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October 21, 2026•15 min read

Ottawa Just Announced a National Heat Pump Rebate. Here Is What It Means for a Sea to Sky Home

The federal government announced a national heat pump rebate program this week, covering natural gas homes for the first time. Who it is for, what is still being worked out, and how to plan your heati... ...more

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October 08, 2026•9 min read

HVAC in Squamish: The Questions Homeowners Ask Before They Upgrade, and the Plain Answers

Can I reuse my ducting? Will a heat pump keep up in the cold? Do I need a panel upgrade? Squamish homeowners ask these at almost every consult. Plain answers here, plus what to look at when comparing ... ...more

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October 01, 2026•16 min read

Getting Your Squamish Heating System Ready for Winter: What to check in September

The back bedrooms had been cold for years and the space heater had become furniture. The fix turned out to be an airflow adjustment. Your September heating checklist, what a fall visit finds, and why ... ...more

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September 22, 2026•13 min read

New Furnace Repair or Replace? How to Make the Call Without Being Talked Into a New OneBlog Post

A Whistler homeowner was sure they needed a new furnace. They didn't. How to tell whether to repair or replace yours, what it really costs, and when a heat pump is the smarter call. ...more

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September 01, 2026•9 min read

Replacing Electric Baseboard Heaters with a Heat Pump: A Brackendale Family's Plan for a Warmer Winter

Range hood on high, and the kitchen still smells like last night's dinner? If a cracked window fixes it, your airtight home may need makeup air. What a kitchen makeup air system does, the symptoms to ... ...more

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August 05, 2026•8 min read