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Have you noticed that it's getting cooler outside? If so, then you understand that now is the time to prepare for winter.

After all, when cold temperatures arrive, you'll want to be sure that your home remains nice and warm. This means making sure that your furnace is in good shape to keep your house cozy when it's freezing outside.

You wake up to get ready for work to find a bathroom floor soaked with water and a pipe that's burst under your sink. You're not even awake yet but you already have an emergency on your hands!

Saving energy is vital, and hot water tanks can consume a lot of energy. It is important that you choose a product that saves energy and also serves you for a long time. If you are looking for reliable water heaters in Prince George, Canuck Mechanical Ltd. can help you. With over 30 years of experience, we provide quality products from the best brands. Our services include air conditioner repair, furnace repair, hot water tanks and plumbing repair.

Boilers are one of the most used household appliances. Still, the faults always go unnoticed until they stop working. A boiler breakdown can be most frustrating during winter when warm water is required. Certain failures can also be dangerous to you and your family if the fault is not rectified in time.

It isn’t advisable to keep emergency plumbing repairs on hold for a long time. Unfortunately, they might occur at odd times like in the middle of the night or when you are expecting guests. During such events, you will need plumbing contractors who can deliver services at all times.

Canuck Mechanical Ltd. offers 24-hour emergency services for our customers in Prince George, BC.

The high temperatures in summer make it very difficult for you to be comfortable. The use of air conditioning is essential to beat the heat, which in turn, results in substantial utility bills. That’s why it’s important for you to make sure your air conditioner runs at peak efficiency during this season. Whether you want to install a new air conditioner or repair an old one, Canuck Mechanical can help. We have been serving clients in Prince George for over 30 years.

As per the 2013 Households and the Environment Survey data, more than 55 per cent of Canadian households owned an air conditioner. At present, the number is likely to be even more. We are going to discuss about one of the key components in your system – air filters (the rectangular metal frames with fiber mesh). 

Your furnace is one of the most important appliances in your home, especially during the winter. At Canuck Mechanical Ltd., we are proud to provide high-quality, efficient furnaces in Prince George and the surrounding area. Here are the answers to some of the most common questions that homeowners often have for our technicians.

Having hot water available on demand for showering, bathing, cooking, and cleaning is important for everyday living. Most households in Prince George use hot water tanks to supply their hot water needs. Unfortunately, hot water tanks don't last forever and eventually need to be replaced.

When spring comes around, it's time to make sure that your air conditioning system is up to the task of keeping your home cool. The Prince George air conditioning experts at Canuck Mechanical Ltd. have put together a step-by-step guide to help you get prepped.

The vents responsible for heating and air conditioning your Prince George home or business can build up quite a collection of dust and debris over time. Clean air ducts can improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling systems while promoting a cleaner air environment.

The furnace of your Prince George home or business has a lot of work to do over the fall and winter. With temperatures dropping, you want to make sure that it doesn't stop working when you need it the most. Want to get your furnace ready to face the cold, but not sure how?

In order to ensure health and safety, all plumbing in Prince George needs to conform to the BC plumbing code. There is a chance your plumbing system may not be up to code if you own an older property or if you've tried some DIY plumbing remodels. At Canuck Mechanical Ltd., an emergency plumber in Prince George, our professional plumbers are often called in to ensure that plumbing systms adhere to the code. 

Knowing what you are capable of repairing safely inside your home makes economic sense, just as much as knowing when to call in a professional. Plumbing is one of those things, like if you’re handy with tools – and have the right tools for the job - changing a washer is relatively simple so long as you are aware of all the steps required to prevent flooding your home accidently.

As summer turns to fall, we all know what’s coming. It’s inevitable. Winter will soon be here. But it’s not the snow that we fear in Prince George. It’s our heating bills!

We are fortunate to enjoy cooler, more comfortable summers as compared to many other cities in British Columbia. But when a heat wave occurs, our energy usage suddenly skyrockets.

There’s nothing quite like a broken furnace in the dead of winter to put a chill on your day. Don’t get left out in the cold! Make sure your furnace is in tip-top shape before the cold weather hits.

There’s nothing quite like a burst pipe in your Prince George home to make your pulse redline! If you keep your wits about you, though, you can probably minimize damage and bring things under control in no time flat.