The Waywest Mechanical blog publishes practical advice for Vancouver Island homeowners, strata councils and businesses on plumbing, heating, heat pumps, rebates and maintenance, written from Waywest's experience in Nanaimo since 1993. Topics follow the seasons and current questions — like 2026 heat pump rebate deadlines, fall heating preparation and Poly-B pipe replacement.
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Latest articles
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BC heat pump rebates 2026: the October 31 bonus deadline
Up to $4,000 plus a $1,000 bonus for electric-heated homes — timing matters.
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Fall heating checklist for Vancouver Island homes
Filters, heat pumps, boilers, CO alarms, sump pumps and frozen pipes.
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Poly-B in your Nanaimo home: insurance, risks and replacement
Identify Poly-B, understand insurance concerns and plan replacement.
Common questions
Who writes the Waywest Mechanical blog?
Articles are written for Waywest Mechanical based on the company's work in Nanaimo and across Vancouver Island since 1993, and reviewed for accuracy against current codes and program rules.
Can I suggest a topic?
Yes. Send your question through the quote form or call 250-729-2394. Common customer questions often become articles.
Need this sorted out?
Call the Nanaimo office and talk to someone who can tell you what the work involves and when we can get to it.