Heating That Holds Through Winter
Furnace Installation and Replacement in Vancouver
Most furnace calls start with one decision: repair the current unit or replace it. Call us and we will assess the unit before recommending either option.
- Repair or ReplaceA recommendation with clear reasons
- Sized to the HouseSelected for the building and ductwork
- Serving BC since 2009Family-operated, two generations in the trade
Recent Work
Furnace Installations
Furnace in a utility space
A gas furnace beside a water heater, with the plenum and flue connections behind it.
Repair or Replace
Start With the 5,000 Rule
Multiply the furnace age by the quoted repair cost. A total over 5,000 is a reason to compare replacement options. A total under 5,000 is a reason to compare repair.
Efficiency matters too. Older low-efficiency furnaces can fall between 56% and 70% AFUE, while mid-efficiency equipment is generally around 80%. Current high-efficiency gas furnaces can reach 95% to 98.5% AFUE, so more of the fuel is converted into heat for the home.
- 10 years × a 600 repair = 6,000: compare replacement
- 5 years × a 400 repair = 2,000: repair may make sense
- Use the rule as a starting point. Condition, safety and repair history still matter
Next Step
Before Winter
If the furnace struggled last winter, call before the next heating season. Tell us what it did and how old it is.
Repair or Replace
What We Look For
We assess the furnace, the failure and the rest of the system before recommending repair or replacement.
- Age and service history of the existing unit
- What has failed, and whether that failure tends to be the first of several
- How the rest of the system is performing: airflow, ducts, distribution
- Whether a heat pump is a sensible alternative for your house
- Rebate eligibility, which can change the arithmetic