South Island Mechanical Ltd.

10/12/2023

We’re Hiring!
General Labourer - Sheet Metal Div.
$22-$28/hour
Email me at [email protected]

08/31/2023

**WE ARE HIRING!**

SHEET METAL APPRENTICES & JOURNEYMEN

South Island Mechanical Ltd. is seeking Apprentice and Journeyman Sheet Metal Technicians to add to their Sheet Metal division. We are a quickly growing HVAC/R company that prides itself with a positive and empowering team environment, currently with 22 employees.

This is a Union Position. Union Local 276, Union Payscale. Full Benefits, Pension (for 3rd yr + up), 4 weeks vacation/year, Birthday day off, union holidays, company functions, plus more!

Starting Salary: $30.20-$53.91 per hour

Email: [email protected] if interested!

04/12/2023

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗩𝗔𝗖 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻

Building a new structure is an exciting venture but can also be overwhelming. Creating the perfect environment for occupants to live and work in requires careful consideration of many factors, including HVAC design.

Any building provides comfort or safety only with proper ventilation and air conditioning. That’s why understanding the basics of HVAC design is essential for anyone constructing a new building.

Whether planning a new build or renovating a commercial space, check out our latest blog post (https://southislandmechanical.ca/hvac-design-tips-for-new-buildings/) for 10 HVAC design tips to consider.

Creating the perfect environment for occupants to live and work in requires careful consideration of many factors, including HVAC design.

03/15/2023

𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗩𝗔𝗖 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘀

Do you own or manage a condominium? Do you want to know more about HVAC for condos? Are you interested in the best condo air conditioner and condo heat pump for your building?

Today’s condo heating and air conditioning systems provide a comfortable living environment, improve indoor air quality and increase the quality of life of your residents.

If you’re a new property owner looking to buy a condominium, a member of the strata council, or a property manager, check out our latest blog post (https://southislandmechanical.ca/hvac-for-condos/) to learn more about condo HVAC systems.

Whether you’re a new property owner looking to buy a condominium, a member of the strata council, or a property manager, we explain HVAC for condos.

02/14/2023

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗩𝗔𝗖 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲

Good indoor air quality increases the quality of life for everyone. But, for seniors who live in long-term care, indoor air quality becomes particularly important.

Air quality in care homes is vital because exposure to airborne diseases, mould, particulate matter, smoke and allergens can compromise the weakened immune systems of the residents.

In our latest blog (https://southislandmechanical.ca/indoor-air-quality-in-care-homes/), we discuss the importance of good air quality in care homes and how an efficient and well-maintained HVAC system can reduce hazardous airborne contaminants.

We discuss the importance of good indoor air quality in care homes and how a well-maintained HVAC system can reduce hazardous airborne contaminants.

01/17/2023

𝗔 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀

Is your marine fridge on the fritz? Or are you looking to maximize your marine refrigeration system with an upgrade?

Modern boat fridges are no longer considered to be simply a place to store your fresh catch and a few cold drinks. Instead, you can enjoy the luxuries of ‘boating life’ with a marine fridge that has the extra space to keep your lunch cool and your ice cream frozen.

Our latest blog (https://southislandmechanical.ca/marine-refrigeration/) will help you identify which type of refrigeration is best for your boat, depending on your available power options, space considerations and the boating lifestyle you live.

Is your marine fridge on the fritz? This guide to marine refrigeration systems will help you identify which type of refrigeration is best for your boat.

12/19/2022

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗩𝗔𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝘁?

Commercial HVAC installation can be a complex process, but choosing the right system doesn’t have to be so complicated.

By identifying your business’s specific needs, you take a big step in determining what system will work best for you.

On top of being commercial HVAC experts, did you know that South Island Mechanical does its sheet metal fabrication for HVAC ductwork?

Click here (https://southislandmechanical.ca/hvac-installation-for-business/) for our latest blog to learn about the different commercial HVAC systems, how they work and how metal fabrication is a key part of commercial HVAC installation.

Commercial HVAC installation can be a complex process but choosing the right system doesn’t have to be so complicated. By identifying your business’s specific

11/28/2022

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀

With cold winter months in Canada, adding a pool heat pump is the only way to lengthen your pool season. You’ve invested in having a pool installed, so why not enjoy it for as much of the year as possible?

Swimming pool water, left unheated, may be refreshing for some people but it’s a safe bet that most of us prefer the water to be kept at a comfortable temperature.

Heat pumps for pools help to keep your pool water at a consistent temperature so you can enjoy it whatever the weather.

Click here (https://southislandmechanical.ca/pool-heat-pump-installation/) for our latest blog where we cover pool heat pumps, including their installation and operating costs, as well as pros and cons.

With cold winter months in Canada, adding a pool heat pump is the only way to lengthen your pool season. We give a complete overview of heat pumps for pools.

11/16/2022

Very excited to announce we were the WINNER of the HPAC Sweet Heat Hydronic System Installation Contest - Commercial Division! Special shout out to Anker Mechanical & Pro West!

John Siegenthaler announced the winners on Thursday, September 15 at the Modern Hydronics Summit in Vaughan, Ontario.

10/18/2022

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸-𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Commercial refrigerators and walk-in coolers aren’t just used in the service industry. They can be found in butchers, supermarkets, fishmongers, hotels, hospitals, medical and scientific laboratories and more.

As one of the most important pieces of equipment to many businesses, it’s crucial to make sure your walk-in cooler is kept in good condition.

Check out our recent blog post (https://southislandmechanical.ca/commercial-fridge-and-freezer-servicing/) to determine how to maintain your industrial fridge and identify when to call a service technician.

It is crucial your walk-in cooler is kept in good condition. We discuss how to maintain your commercial fridge and when to call a service technician.

09/27/2022

We are Hiring!

South Island Mechanical Ltd.

09/23/2022

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆

One of the biggest advantages to calling British Columbia home is access to various renewable sources for geothermal heating and cooling. ‘Geoexchange’ or geothermal systems (also called geothermal heat pumps, earth coupled heat pumps or ground source heat pumps) use clean energy to heat and cool buildings and homes.

As a homeowner or business owner, tapping into this green energy could save you a substantial amount on electricity bills.

What is Geothermal Energy?

Geothermal energy generates power from the heat within the earth. Similar to solar energy, another form of thermal energy, this resource is renewable. The stable temperature underneath the ground provides a constant supply of thermal energy that can be tapped into.

This type of energy is capable of:

- Generating electricity
- Producing hot water
- Transferring heat to or from individual buildings

Unlike fossil fuels, geothermal energy has a minimal impact on the environment. A geothermal field produces nowhere near the amount of carbon emissions as gas or oil.

So how does geothermal energy work? And why are geothermal heating and cooling systems an increasingly popular choice among homeowners and business owners?

Read our latest blog post https://southislandmechanical.ca/geothermal-heating-cooling/ for these answers as well as how geothermal heat pumps work, types of systems, pros and cons and facts about geothermal energy.

‘Geoexchange’ or geothermal systems use clean energy to heat and cool buildings and homes. We discuss the pros and cons of geothermal heating and cooling.