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. 

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.…

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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…

Working in comfort: Regulating warehouse temperatures with air conditioning tech

Comfortable workplaces spark greater productivity. And within Canada’s ever-growing logistics space, the ability to maintain ideal temperatures in busy warehouse environments goes a long way toward keeping workers healthy, engaged, and performing at their peak. That productivity is more important than ever. A steady uptick in Canadian e-commerce and intensifying supply chain demands are placing…

Importance of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Human health and wellbeing are strongly linked to indoor air quality (IAQ), and as the pandemic carries on, monitoring and ensuring premium air quality in all indoor spaces is essential. In fact, the pandemic has highlighted the importance of improving IAQ, due to the fact that the virus is transmitted and can spread through the…

Mechanical Systems for Property Management

It takes a network of mechanical systems to keep a building operating and its occupants protected. And, as one can imagine, managing multiple systems across multiple properties can stretch even the most skilled property teams to their limit. Here’s where a coordinated approach, preventative maintenance strategies, and the most efficient equipment make a difference. Many…

Challenges In The New Home Construction Market

New construction builders are currently facing a plethora of challenges to their industry, including supply chain issues and rising costs as a result of the pandemic. Despite the industry’s viable growth, these setbacks can often hinder any further development, forcing the builder market to search for benefits to pass to unit owners. How Enercare Can…

8 Ways Your Smart Home Can Save Energy

Energy costs are cutting more and more into household budgets, and families are beginning to look to smart home energy solutions to shrink their monthly utility bills. Smart home devices like thermostats and appliances are highly efficient because they can automatically adjust to changing energy needs. Plus, they can detect inefficiencies so electricity, water and…

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Tank vs. Tankless Water Heaters

Which water heater works best for your property?  Trying to figure that out can be a daunting task, especially when you’re unsure of the advantages and disadvantages of each one. Tank and tankless water heaters, for example, offer numerous benefits for different industries and property types, but they both come with their share of cons.…

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Hospitality and Mechanical Systems

The hospitality industry has had to significantly increase its safety protocols for the health and well-being of guests and employees over the last two years. Still, of 3,000 North Americans who were surveyed, 74% were anxious about poor indoor air quality when entering buildings, showing that more needs to be done for all occupants to…