BC Heat Pump Case Studies

Technical audits and post-mortems on real BC heating installations — written by a Red Seal Refrigeration Mechanic and Class A Gas Fitter.

OkanaganAll-ElectricTechnical AuditInterior BC

The Kettle Valley Ghost: A Post-Mortem of All-Electric Mechanical Failure

Technical audit of compound mechanical failures in high-performance all-electric BC homes. Covers dew-point condensation on polished concrete slabs, unmodelled 31 kW makeup air unit loads, and ASHP balance point failures at the -15°C Vernon/Kelowna design temperature.

February 23, 2026·14 min read

About these case studies: All technical audits are based on real BC installations and written from a mechanical compliance perspective. They are intended for contractors, building designers, and sophisticated homeowners — not as general consumer advice.