Mid-Island HVAC Services
At Gantner Mechanical, we understand how important a comfortable, well-functioning home or business is—no matter the season. That’s why we provide comprehensive HVAC services across Port Alberni and all of mid-Vancouver Island. From routine maintenance to emergency repairs and new system installations, our experienced technicians are here to ensure your heating, cooling, and ventilation systems perform efficiently and reliably year-round. Whether it’s keeping your family cozy at home or maintaining the comfort of a commercial space, we deliver dependable solutions tailored to your needs.
Commercial & Residential HVAC Maintenance
Regular HVAC maintenance is the best way to keep your furnace, air conditioning system, or heat pump running smoothly year-round. Gantner Mechanical provides dependable maintenance services for homes and businesses across Port Alberni and all of mid-Vancouver Island. Our technicians inspect, clean, and tune your equipment to improve efficiency, reduce breakdowns, and extend the life of your system. Whether you’re managing a commercial building or maintaining comfort at home, routine HVAC servicing ensures reliable performance during every season.
Commercial & Residential HVAC Repairs
When your HVAC system stops working the way it should, you need fast and reliable repairs. Gantner Mechanical offers expert furnace, air conditioning, and heat pump repair services for both residential and commercial clients throughout the mid-Vancouver Island area. From emergency furnace issues to air conditioning breakdowns during peak summer heat, our team diagnoses the problem quickly and provides cost-effective solutions. We work on all major brands and systems, ensuring your home or business is restored to a comfortable, safe temperature as soon as possible.
Commercial & Residential HVAC Installations
Upgrading or installing a new HVAC system is an investment in long-term comfort and energy efficiency. Gantner Mechanical specializes in professional installation of furnaces, air conditioning units, and heat pumps for homes and businesses across Port Alberni and mid-Vancouver Island. We help you choose the right system for your space, needs, and budget—whether you’re outfitting a new commercial building or replacing an outdated residential system. With proper sizing, expert installation, and attention to detail, you can enjoy reliable performance and improved energy savings from day one.
What Is HVAC?
HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. It’s the system that keeps your home or business comfortable all year long by controlling temperature, airflow, and indoor air quality. Below is a quick breakdown of the key components customers often hear about.
Air Conditioning
An air conditioning system cools your indoor space by removing heat from the air and distributing cool air through your ducts. A/C keeps homes and businesses comfortable during warm summer weather in Port Alberni and surrounding mid-Island communities. Traditional A/C systems focus solely on cooling, but more modern air conditioning systems also offer additional modes for dehumidification.
Heat Pump
A heat pump is a highly efficient system that provides both heating and cooling in one unit. In cooling mode, it works like an air conditioner; in heating mode, it extracts heat from the outside air (even when it’s cold) to warm your home. Heat pumps are popular on Vancouver Island for their environmentally conscious, energy efficiency and year-round versatility.
Furnace
A furnace is a heating appliance that warms your indoor space using natural gas, propane, oil, or electricity. When the temperature drops, the furnace heats the air and pushes it through your ductwork to keep your home or commercial building comfortable. Furnaces are a common type of back-up heat source for today's more modern energy-efficient pumps and only require running during extreme low temperatures and during an emergency breakdown of your heat pump.
Ventilation
Ventilation refers to the movement of air throughout your building. This includes ductwork, fans, air exchangers, heat recovery ventilators, energy recovery ventilators and filtration systems that improve indoor air quality by bringing in fresh air and removing stale or contaminated air.
