Journal Tag

heat pumps

2 articles tagged "heat pumps" from Rain City Properties.

Electrician installing a new 200-amp electrical panel in the basement of an older Vancouver home

Buyers Guide 9 min read

Upgrading to 200-Amp Service in a Vancouver Home (2026)

Heat pumps, EV chargers, and induction ranges are pushing older Vancouver homes past their 60- and 100-amp limits. Here's what a 200-amp upgrade actually costs, how the BC Hydro and permit process works, and how it ties into electrification rebates.

Greyden Douglas - July 8, 2026

An air-source heat pump outdoor unit mounted beside a Vancouver house on a cool, overcast coastal morning

Buyers Guide 9 min read

Heat Pumps in Vancouver Homes 2026: Cost, Rebates, ROI

Air-source heat pumps suit Vancouver's mild coast well. Here's what installation actually costs for a house versus a condo, the 2026 rebate landscape, the real payback math against a gas furnace, and what to check when a listing says 'heat pump installed.'

Greyden Douglas - June 30, 2026