How Whitehorse is built
- Before 1961 8%
- 1961–1990 41%
- 1991–2000 16%
- 2001 or later 35%
Why it matters in Whitehorse
Whitehorse has no piped natural gas for homes, so combustion appliances here are mostly oil, propane or wood, and each needs its own venting check.
The risk rises after air sealing: a tighter house plus a strong exhaust fan or dryer can pull exhaust back down a chimney. That's why advisors test for spillage during an evaluation and why it should be repeated after serious tightening.
The CO alarm rule in Yukon
Yukon requires CO detectors in every residence with a fuel-burning appliance or attached garage.
What the check involves
- Worst-case depressurization: exhaust fans and the dryer on, doors set to make the appliance room as negative as it gets.
- A spillage and draft check at each appliance, with a CO reading.
- A plan if anything fails: often a sealed-combustion appliance or a fix to the venting, done by a licensed gas or oil technician.
NRCan-licensed service organizations serving Whitehorse
In Yukon, the territorial government's Energy Branch is the licensed service organization and arranges assessments with local energy advisors.
Energy advisors check for combustion spillage during an evaluation; fixing a venting problem is work for a licensed gas or oil technician.
- Government of Yukon Energy Mines and Resources
Combustion safety test in Whitehorse: common questions
Are CO alarms required in Whitehorse homes?
Yukon requires CO detectors in every residence with a fuel-burning appliance or attached garage.
Who does combustion safety testing?
Energy advisors check for spillage during an EnerGuide evaluation. Repairs to venting or appliances are done by a licensed gas or oil technician.
I have CO alarms. Isn't that enough?
Alarms warn you once CO is already in the house. A spillage test finds a venting problem before it produces CO.