ARG ENERGY ADVISOR SERVICES
Are Parts of Your Home Either Too Hot or Too Cold?
An uncomfortable indoor climate and high energy bills are often related. Most BC households spend thousands on energy each year—but you’re not getting the comfort you’re paying for.
Energy Waste
Many older homes were not built to save energy because energy was cheap then, but not today. The problem isn’t just the immediate cost—it’s that you’re paying for comfort you’re not getting.
Common Signs You Are Wasting Energy
Your energy bills are higher than your neighbours’ despite similar home size
Heating costs spike a lot in winter
Your HVAC system runs constantly but does not keep up
You avoid looking at your utility statements
Energy bills seem to keep going up
High energy cost is one problem, but are you getting the home comfort you want?
Why This Happens
Stack Effect
We create heat in our homes with our bodies, electronics, hot water use, and cooking etc. In heating season we create even more heat from energy sources.
Warm air rises in the home pulling cold air in at lower levels to replace it. This is called Stack Effect. Air rises even more faster in multi-storey buildings.
Air Leakage
The exterior surfaces of a house form the house envelope: foundation, walls, windows, doors, attics. Modern houses have air barriers in the envelope to reduce air leaks and stack effect, but may not be well installed. Older houses lack air barriers and leak more.
Overworked HVAC systems often reflect excess air leaks in the house envelope.
The Impact
Comfort & Health
Constant discomfort in your own home
Poor sleep quality in cold bedrooms
Increased allergy and respiratory issues
Mold risk from condensation in cold zones
Energy Waste
20-30% higher heating bills than necessary
HVAC system running constantly but not keeping up
Wasted energy heating spaces that lose heat immediately
Reduced equipment lifespan from overwork
Bills that keep increasing year after year
Home Value
Lower resale value due to comfort issues
Failed home inspections
Reduced buyer interest
High energy bills disclosed to buyers
Necessary disclosure of temperature problems
Our Solution
ARG Energy uses professional energy evaluation methods to identify exactly where your home is losing heat and why temperatures are unbalanced.
Comprehensive Evaluations
An EnerGuide Evaluation, the national standard, is a starting point to measure home envelope insulation components, mechanical systems, and air leaks. CSA F280-12 heat load calculations provide estimates to size heat pump and furnace upgrades properly.
Problem Identification
Detailed reports estimate energy savings from each recommended upgrade. Pictures of air leak locations are provided.
Upgrade Planning Solutions
Consider the benefits of home comfort upgrades. Compare energy savings with contractor quotes to make a plan.
Implementation Support
Follow up evaluation to validate upgrades and get an EnerGuide label that increase a home’s value.
ARG Energy Deep Energy Retrofits
Want to learn more about our comprehensive energy evaluation process?
Case Study: 2,500 sq ft Home in Sechelt
This 2-storey home had electric bills of almost $1,000/month during peak winter heating and was overheated on hot summer days. The foundation was poorly insulated, cold air moved quickly into the home making uneven climate zones and cold floors.
Our Energy Evaluation Identified High-Value Upgrades
- Insulate foundation walls to R20+
- Seal identified air leaks
- Replace electric furnace with properly sized heat pump
- Replace electric hot water tank with hybrid heat pump water heater
The Results
- Peak winter bills dropped from $1,000/month to $250/month
- House is comfortable year-round with heating and cooling
- Provincial energy rebates totaled $7,500
- Annual savings of thousands of dollars with fast payback
Why Choose ARG Energy
ARG Energy specializes in diagnosing indoor air temperature problems in Greater Vancouver and Sunshine Coast homes. As NRCan Registered Energy Advisors, we use blower door testing and thermal imaging to identify exactly why some rooms are uncomfortable—and create clear action plans to fix them.
Clear Communication
Practical Solutions
Comprehensive Analysis
Ongoing Support
What Our Clients Say
Let’s Make Your Home Comfortable
Book a free 15-minute consultation to discuss which rooms are uncomfortable, your energy bills, and what solutions will actually work for your home.
