Heating, air conditioning and plumbing in Castlegar

You deserve to be comfortable in your home or office. Like Goldilocks, you want the temperature to be just right!

Let VMS (Venture Mechanical Services) Comfort Plus help you. We are plumbing and heating contractors, offering heating and air conditioning sales, service and installations for both residential and commercial clients. We are based in Castlegar but also work in Nelson, Trail and throughout the West Kootenay.

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) preventative programs are available, and our licensed technicians provide high-quality, reliable HVAC services for residential and commercial clients.

Has a plumbing situation got you stressed? We can pop by and fix the problem swiftly for a reasonable rate.

We are available 24/7 for emergency service and are members of the Southern Interior Construction Association (SICA), Community Futures and Community Economic/Employment Impact.

Brands carried: York, Engineered Air

Call us if you need a plumber or HVAC technician in Castlegar

Give us a call at 250-365-4999 if you have a plumbing emergency or need HVAC services in the Castlegar region. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for emergencies.

I have a plumbing emergency in Castlegar. How can VMS Comfort Plus save the day?

Is your toilet overflowing? Got a clogged drain? Call us any time of day or night if you have a plumbing emergency—that’s what we are here for.

Our fully trained and licensed plumbers can promptly take care of any plumbing job—large or small—and we’ll do it at an affordable price. We clean up after ourselves and won’t leave your home looking like a disaster area after we complete the work.

If you see mild leaking or notice drains aren’t functioning as well, don’t wait until the problem gets more extensive and does costly damage to your home.

Call us right away if you notice something wrong with your plumbing, and we can stop the problem in its tracks. We are available 24/7 to help in an emergency.

How can I prevent my drains from becoming clogged?

While a fully clogged drain is easy to identify, there are more subtle ways to tell a problem is brewing before the clog gets too bad:

• You notice water on the floor near the bathtub, laundry facilities, sink or shower
• Water is backing up in your sink, tub or toilet
• Your toilet is bubbling
• The drains smell bad
• Water drains more slowly than usual

There are several ways to prevent clogged drains:

• Use a drain screen
• Avoid rinsing large bits of food, coffee grounds or pasta noodles down the sink
• Never pour oils or grease down the sink
• Do not flush insoluble items such as baby wipes or some feminine hygiene products
• Always run hot water down the drain after using the sink

Do you need an air conditioner fixed or installed? VMS Comfort Plus can help

Our HVAC technicians in Castlegar are here to help you stay cool in the summer.

If your air conditioner is broken, you will want professional, prompt assistance—and we can offer that. We will get your AC unit back up and running if possible, and we can even do minor maintenance on working units to keep them performing at top capacity.

We can also bring in and install a brand-new AC unit, making your home more energy-efficient and improving your quality of life.

What is the difference between stand-alone and split-system air conditioners?

Stand-alone air conditioners

Stand-alone systems are easily installed and can be moved to another location if needed. Both coils are contained within one device and the unit is generally kept inside the house.

Examples include: window- or floor-mounted units, portable air conditioners

Pros and cons of a stand-alone air conditioner:

• Easy installation
• Affordable
• Convenient
• Lower capacity for cooling compared to a split system
• They must have air ventilation, e.g., a window for heat to escape
• Noisier due to the compressor being inside

Split-system air conditioners

A split-system air conditioner is divided into two shells, allowing the cooling coil to be inside the house while the heating coil and compressor are outside.

Examples include: central air conditioning, ceiling- or wall-mounted AC units

Pros and cons of a split-system air conditioner:

• Less noisy due to the compressor being outside
• Increased capacity—enough to cool an entire home
• Air vents are not needed
• The installation is more complicated
• The indoor shell tends to be more attractive and less intrusive than monoblock (stand-alone) units
• More expensive than stand-alone air conditioners

What heating services are provided by VMS Comfort Plus in Castlegar?

For reliable HVAC design, installation, maintenance and repair services for industrial, institutional, commercial and residential clients, trust the knowledgeable professionals at VMS Comfort Plus.

Our HVAC services include:

• Residential gas furnaces—supply and installation
• Air source heat pumps—supply and installation
• Air conditioners—supply and installation
• Heating—supply, installation and service
• Ventilation—supply, installation and service
• Air conditioning—supply, installation and service
• Commercial refrigeration equipment—supply, installation and service
• Commercial and industrial HVAC sales and service
• Electronic HVAC controls—installations
• Scheduled HVAC preventive maintenance programs
• Fire protection sprinkler systems—design and installation
• Class A and B gas fitting
• Licensed refrigeration mechanics

How can installing a new heating or cooling system save me money?

While it costs money upfront to install a brand-new heating or cooling system, this is one investment that definitely pays for itself.

Once you have a modern HVAC system installed, not only will your home be more comfortable, but your energy consumption will fall, resulting in significant savings on your utility bills. It is also less damaging to the environment to use an energy-efficient unit. It does great things for the planet and your pocketbook.