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At Strategic Mechanical, we pride ourselves in providing quality services when it comes to plumbing, water heaters, HVAC units, and air condition units and duct cleaning. Our technicians are located in Nanaimo, Victoria, and Comox, and we are available 24/7 for booking services. Read our blogs to learn more about the products and services provided by us.

Choosing the Right Water Heater for Your Home: Efficiency and Reliability

Just like a frog dropped into boiling water jumps out to safety, you might jump out of your shower if your hot water suddenly runs out...

Navigating Your Home's Heating Needs: HVAC Solutions for Every Home

HVAC. Unless you know that these four letters stand for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, you might think it’s a special vacuum...

The Benefits of Heat Pumps: Efficiency and Sustainability

As summer days get hotter and temperatures rise in British Columbia, many homeowners start looking for alternatives to better manage...

Tankless Water Heaters vs Hot Water Tanks: A Heated Debate for Homeowners in Nanaimo and across Vancouver Island

When it comes to selecting a water heater for your home in Nanaimo, or on Vancouver Island, the decision boils down to two popular...

A Guide to Hot Water Tanks: Choosing the Right Type for Your Home

People often talk about the health benefits of cold showers - but let's face it - for most people, they're simply unbearable! Access to...

How Can Buying a New Furnace Save You Money?

You're not alone if you're tired of those sky-high electric bills that seem to arrive like clockwork every winter. A number of different...

Maximizing Home Comfort and Savings: The Benefits of Professional Heat Pump Installation

Although just 10% of Canadian homeowners have heat pumps installed in their homes, more people are realizing the benefits, making heat...

Heat Pump vs Air Conditioner in Nanaimo: Which is Right for You?

Approximately 20% of Canadian families experience "energy poverty." This term refers to a family's inability to afford high energy costs,...

Everything You Need to Know About Ductless Heat Pumps in Nanaimo

December in Nanaimo averages a chilly 2.2 degrees. If you're looking to keep warm this winter, you might be wondering about your heat...

Signs Your AC May Need To Be Repaired

60% of Canadian households have some type of air conditioning in their home. Air conditioning can improve the air quality in your home,...

The Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Professional Plumber

Did you know that there are over 13,700 plumbing businesses in Canada? Despite the wide availability of experts, you might think you can...

Is a Ductless Mini Split Right for Your Home?

Looking to cool a small portion of your home for as affordable as possible? Hoping for a more permanent cooling option instead of a...

How To Tell When Its Time To Replace Your Furnace?

The cold winter months are slowly starting to draw in on us, and you need to keep your house heated. You've turned on the furnace to get...

5 Factors to Consider When Choosing an Air Conditioning System

Your home’s air conditioner keeps malfunctioning, and you’re getting tired of the frequent repairs. In addition, you feel that the repair...

How to Choose the Right Heat Pump for the Home: A Quick Guide

Did you know a heat pump for the home can help you reduce your home's carbon footprint? This is important... especially during the...