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Welcome to McConnell Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Services. We are Vancouver’s first choice for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, installation, repair and maintenance of critical comfort systems. Don’t hesitate to click below and learn more.

Welcome to McConnell

McConnell believes in providing the best customer service and clarity for HVAC products in Vancouver and surrounding areas. If you wish to learn more about our ownership, history and more, don’t hesitate to click below for all the latest details.

About McConnell

Rest assured that McConnell Air Conditioning and Refrigeration has a long, intergenerational history, providing superior service and quality HVAC equipment throughout British Columbia. If wish to learn more, don’t hesitate to click below.

Our History

A mother of four at the helm of Vancouver’s most well known HVAC service companies. More information about Tracey is available by clicking below.

About Tracey

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McConnell Air Conditioning and Refrigeration can help with any size job from small repairs for commercial and residential clients to large-scaled HVAC replacements and maintenance. Rest assured, we will get the job done for your correctly the first and on budget. Don’t hesitate to click below and learn more about our services. Questions? Contact us for an immediate response!

Our Services

McConnell Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, keeps your home and business comfortable with our residential and commercial heating service. For stress free service, don’t hesitate to contact us or click below to learn more about this service.

Heating Service

You can rely on McConnell Air Conditioning and Refrigeration to have the most up to date and ability to satisfy all of our clients’ needs. Don’t hesitate to call today for more information and we will be pleased to be of assistance. We are available around-the-clock for residential and commercial service, are locally licensed and insured. For all your cooling services, we are here to keep your home and business comfortable. Click below to learn more.

Cooling Service

McConnell Air Conditioning and Refrigeration is pleased to offer repair, service and installation of cooling equipment for both commercial and residential purposes. Our highly-qualified technicians offers unit upgrades, repairs and much more to ensure your system works properly. We have been involved in many aspects of the HVAC industry for many years. Don’t hesitate to click below to learn more.

Refrigeration Service

McConnell Air Conditioning and Refrigeration is pleased to offer complete HVAC repair services. Our technicians can repair and install air conditioning units, heaters and so much more. We guarantee satisfaction and service. Don’t hesitate to click below to learn more about our service. We look forward to hearing from you!

Refrigeration Service

When we’re talking about Vancouver and surrounding areas, HVAC systems are a fundamental part of your life. Our professionals have been offering business and homeowners in Vancouver with reliable care and service for many years. Our priority is customer focused service and solutions. To learn more, click below.

Repair Service

Scheduled service is an integral part of your HVAC equipment. Annual service prolongs the life of your equipment and reduces costly emergency calls. In addition, maintenance service will also help reduce your monthly energy bill. Equipment performs much more efficiently when it’s well maintained and serviced at scheduled intervals. Don’t hesitate to click below and learn more.

Maintenance Service

Is it time to install or replace aging heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems? Let McConnell Air Conditioning and Refrigeration help you discover options and while keeping costs reasonable. We are Vancouver’s best choice for commercial and residential HVAC products, installation and service. Don’t hesitate to click below to learn more.

New Installs

HVAC equipment has a life expectancy of about fifteen years, on the low end, to thirty years on the high end and with today’s cost conscious consumer, a great alternative to replacing all equipment is through retrofit which can be archived at a fraction of the cost while improving efficiency and reducing energy bills. Click below to learn more.

Retrofits

Regardless of the weather, HVAC allows you to have a comfortable time at your home or office. From keeping warm to keeping cool and round the clock access to hot water, HVAC plays a critical role in our lives. Only trust the pro’s at McConnell with the installation, maintenance and repairs of your HVAC assets.

Our Services

McConnell Air Conditioning and Refrigeration proudly serves Vancouver and surrounding areas. We are conveniently located just moments from major highways and can have our service technicians at your location within minutes of your call to our office. To learn more, don’t hesitate to click below for details.

Our Service Areas

McConnell Air Conditioning and Refrigeration has been serving Greater Vancouver, also known as Metro Vancouver for many years. We have happy customers dotting the entire Vancouver region, so you if require heating or cooling service for your home or business, don’t hesitate to contact us. Click below to learn more.

Greater Vancouver

North Vancouver is famous for its hiking and skiing trails in the forested North Shore Mountains and home to McConnell Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. We are North Vancouver’s best choice for HVAC services and have customers dotting the entire region of North Vancouver. If you wish to learn more, don’t hesitate to click below.

North Vancouver

We are pleased to be of service to the district municipality of West Vancouver and have been servicing your region for many years. We are in near proximity to the North Shore and can be of immediate assistance. If you wish to learn more, simply click below.

West Vancouver

McConnell is pleased to have many residential and commercial clients dotting the entire Burnaby Region, in the lower Mainland of British Columbia. If you require complete, guaranteed and professional HVAC services for your home or office, don’t hesitate to reach out to us for immediate assistance or click below to learn more.

Burnaby

Richmond is a quant coastal city in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia and occupies almost the entirety of Lulu Island. We are pleased to of service to your community and have clients dotting the entire region of Richmond. If you have questions, or require service and are looking for that perfect HVAC outfit, don’t hesitate to contact us, or click below for more details.

Richmond

McConnell Air Conditioning and Refrigeration is pleased to be of service to residents and business throughout the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. We have been serving the city of Delta which is part of Greater Vancouver, for many years. If you wish to learn more, don’t hesitate to click below.

Delta

The City of Langley has that small town vibe and is a major economic hub within our region. Surrounded by its rural areas and natural beauty, McConnell has been pleased to be of service in your community. Don’t hesitate to click below to learn more about our services in Langley, British Columbia.

Langley

Coquitlam, located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, is a perfect place to run a business, go to school and raise a family. We have a team of experienced service technicians ready to take on your heating or cooling challenges and look forward to being of assistance. Don’t hesitate to click below and learn more.

Coquitlam

Along the North Eastern section of Greater Vancouver we have Maple Ridge, between the Fraser River and the Golden Ears. McConnell Air Conditioning and Refrigeration has been an integral part of this community for many years. We are pleased to offer complete HVAC service to both business and residents alike. Don’t hesitate to click below and learn more.

Maple Ridge

Chilliwack is a lovely place to live, work, play and take in the amazing mountain scenery. Our team of HVAC technicians frequent the area for hiking, water sports and high quality of life. We have been servicing your community for a very long time and have happy clients dotting the entire Chilliwack region. If you require HVAC service, look no further than McConnel Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. Click below to learn more.

Chilliwack

Located just outside of Vancouver and adjacent to the Canada-USA border, we have Abbotsford, located in British Columbia, along the Fraser River. We are pleased to have so many wonderful, repeat customers in Abbotsford and look forward to being of assistance. Don’t hesitate to click below and learn more about our services.

Abbotsford

All public and private faculties require reliable and efficient climate control systems. Today, McConnell offers quite a large portfolio of HVAC equipment and controls for every situation. You will find our solutions in homes and businesses, stores, apartment buildings and much more, in and around Vancouver. Click below to learn more.

Our Equipment

McConnell Air Conditioning and Refrigeration is pleased to offer expertly installed and serviced rooftop heating and cooling equipment. We guarantee that you’ll spend much less time managing building comfort and more time where it matters – managing your business. Don't hesitate to click below and learn more about our service.

Rooftop Units

If you considering options for heating and cooling your home or business, or to reduce energy costs, you may want to consider a heat pump system. We have installed hundreds of these proven and reliable units around Vancouver providing year-round comfort for your home or business. Don’t hesitate to click to below to learn more.

Heat Pumps

Cooling towers are primarily used for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Cooling towers provide a cost-effective and energy efficient method of systems in need of cooling. Don’t hesitate to click below and learn more. We are here to help!

Cooling Towers

A circulating pump is critical component of any HVAC system, which requires upkeep to ensure continued heating and cooling of hydronic HVAC systems. If you have a suspected problem with a circulating pump or require routine maintenance, don’t hesitate to reach out to us for assistance. To learn more, click below.

Circulating Pumps

A unit heater, installed and serviced by McConnell Air Conditioning and Refrigeration is a smart solution for heating garages, warehouses, workshops and much more. Click below to learn more!

Unit Heaters

McConnell Air Conditioning and Refrigeration has that perfect radiant heating solution for you in both high and low intensity configurations. With a simple design that is easy to configure, our units can be direct vented or installed with a flue. To learn more, click below.

Radiant Heaters

McConnell Air Conditioning and Refrigeration is pleased to offer service for most equipment makes and models, packaged roof top units for commercial and residential application. In addition to high quality repair and service, we also provide prompt and professional HVAC service throughout Vancouver and area. Don’t hesitate to click below to learn more.

Our Service Industires

Whether you require cooling or heating service, our HVAC techs will take care of your all your commercial service needs, so you can dial in that perfect, desired temperature. And breath a lot easier knowing you’re breathing health, clean air. If it’s repairs or installs, McConnell is here for you, every step of the way. Click below to learn more.

Commercial Services

From years of experience, we can tell you that residential HVAC systems can go wrong at any given time, most notably, at the worst time of the season. Repairs can be costly, and this is why we encourage regular residential maintenance to ensure that your HVAC systems can handle hot Vancouver days or cold winters. Click below to learn more.

Residential Service

Connecting with McConnell, sales, service and professional advice, couldn’t be easier. We are pleased to offer a number of easy to use and convenient contact methods to reach out to us. Don’t hesitate to click below to learn more and we will be pleased to answer all of your questions.

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Mon - Fri: 8:00AM - 4:30PM

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(604) 464-9496

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Unit Heaters

Unit heaters range from a smaller room-sized electric heaters to much larger indoor and outdoor duct furnaces. The unit heaters are typically used in areas with high ceilings, and are exposed in the space to be heated. Unit heaters offer low installed cost, and are able to heat large volume areas without requiring extensive duct systems to be put in place.

Since about 1916, unit heaters have been making their way into the lives of people, warming up all sorts of spaces from classrooms, factories, and homes up to warehouses. Unit heaters for commercial heating are stand-alone appliances specially created to provide heat while using different sources of energy to accomplish the task at hand. The sources of energy used can range from steam, hot water, all the way to number 2 fuel oil, natural gas and propane.

They seem simple on the surface, but these appliances have different components and accessories depending on where they will be deployed and the energy source required to power them.

Continue reading to learn more about the range type of unit heaters, sizing requirements, along with placements, all designed to warm up your business and keep production running along.

Types of Unit Heaters

There are a wide variety of unit heaters that operate in various envionrments and they range in shape and size. Some are very versatile while others are designed for niche applications.

Mot unit heaters ship with a robust fan system to produce good air flow that evenly and efficiently distributed in its environment.

Each type of unit heater comes with its own limitations, disadvantages and advantages.

First Type: Circulating Hot Water Systems

Hot water is generated by a main boiler
Suitable for warehouses, workshops, sports halls
Usually controlled by thermostat

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