Ashley deHaan

Ashley deHaan is Sr. Manager, Operations Program Implementation - Plumbing with Enercare where she manages both the Water Treatment and Electrical teams.  She has been with Enercare for almost 16 years, starting as a part-time dispatcher in the plumbing department while in University and working her way up. She has also spent time in Install and Service Planning, back-office billing, collections, sales, and most recently, Field Operations. Ashley’s dad owned his own home renovation company when she was growing up, to which she attributes much of what she knows about the trade industry. When she bought her first home, she and her dad completed a total overhaul of renovations, from converting from electric to gas, installing a new kitchen, and replacing all plumbing fixtures. Through all of their hard work, Ashley developed a deeper appreciation for trade knowledge that has translated to her career at Enercare. 

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What to Do If Your Water Pipes Freeze

Learn the right steps to take if your plumbing pipes are frozen. In the winter months, homeowners face a number of issues. From snow to cold temperatures, the home is affected in a variety of ways. Plumbing systems in the home can be significantly affected by the colder temperatures. Plumbing pipes have a tendency to freeze in very…

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Furnace Maintenance Tips for Fall and Winter

Regular furnace maintenance can help prevent untimely equipment malfunctions and ensure optimal home comfort on the coldest days. Follow these simple DIY furnace maintenance tips to inspect your equipment and keep your furnace running smoothly all winter. We recommend scheduling an annual furnace maintenance visit by a professional to help prevent untimely equipment breakdowns.  4…

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Furnace Maintenance Checklist

To prolong the life of your furnace and ensure its optimal performance during cold winter days, it is essential to conduct regular maintenance. We recommend maintaining your furnace before the cold weather season to help improve its performance.  Homeowners can take many simple steps to prepare their furnaces for the winter. However, some heating maintenance…

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Do I Need a Water Softener?

Water hardness is a key characteristic of water quality. While hard water has no serious health effects, soft water is easier on your pipes, appliances, clothes, skin and hair. For these reasons, if the water in your home is naturally hard, you’ll probably want to invest in a water softening solution. What Is Hard Water?…

Enercare Announces New Collaboration with Sustainable Smart Home Leader ecobee

Enercare is thrilled to announce our new collaboration with ecobee, a leading provider of smart thermostats that empower homeowners to reduce their energy usage, and carbon footprint. Since launching the world’s first smart thermostat in 2009, ecobee has continued to redefine what a thermostat can do. ecobee’s smart thermostats are designed to make homes more…

ecobee3 lite – Elevating Home Comfort, and Energy Savings All-in-One

The ecobee3 lite thermostat is a powerful and user-friendly device that you can use to help reduce your energy consumption while keeping your home comfortable. Whether you’re a new user or just upgrading your old thermostat, the ecobee3 lite has plenty of features that you’ll want to explore. In this blog post, we’ll take a…

8 Sensors Every Smart Home Needs

Today’s homeowners know how important it is to protect their investments, whether from intrusion, fire, earthquake or flood. But you can’t always be at home and every second matters when things go wrong. Smart home devices and sensors can make the difference for emergencies by helping save time, protecting your possessions and preventing anxiety. The…

How Rain Affects Your Home

Rainfall is great for your lawn, garden and any trees on your property. Your home? Not so much. Yes, houses are designed to withstand the elements, including heavy rainfall. But rain can still cause damage when, for example, it accumulates near the foundation or seeps in through cracks, an unmaintained roof, or poorly sealed windows…

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Furnace Air Filter Types and How to Choose The Right One for Your Home

We may not think about it often, but the air we breathe is essential to our health and wellbeing. Air filtration is an effective way to trap airborne pollutants — and choosing the right filter is the first step to clean and healthy air. (Air filters are also important to maintaining your furnace and AC.)…