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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Simple Tips to Winterize Your House’s Pipes

During cold winter months, freezing temperatures and harsh weather conditions can wreak havoc on your pipes and plumbing system. Avoid costly repairs and inconvenience by following our basic plumbing winterization steps. Basic Steps to Winterize House Plumbing 1. Insulate Exposed Pipes The first step in winterizing your plumbing is to protect your pipes from the…

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.)…

15 Energy-Saving Tips to Boost Efficiency at Home

Homeowners are often looking for ways to save money and the environment, and one way to do this is by cutting down unnecessary energy use. By updating or changing the way you use your home appliances, you can increase your home’s efficiency, protect the environment, and save on your annual utility bills without compromising comfort.…

What to Consider When Replacing Your AC Unit

During a scorching-hot Canadian summer, you probably don’t think twice about the comfort your air conditioner brings to your home — until something goes wrong. And when that happens, the question becomes: can my AC be repaired, or does it need to be completely replaced? This brief guide looks at why AC units typically fail and…

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10 AC and Cooling Tips to Lower Your Electricity Consumption in 2022

Popsicles, pools and ice-cold drinks may relieve the scorching summer heat, but staying truly comfortable takes air conditioning. The challenge is to keep your living space cool without causing your electricity consumption to skyrocket. Our top 10 cooling tips will help you make your home into a soothing summertime oasis while keeping your energy use…