Professional Furnace Services in Burnaby and the Lower Mainland
Efficient Heating Service provides full furnace services for homes in Burnaby and across the Greater Vancouver area. From no-heat emergencies to annual tune-ups and complete replacements, licensed gas fitters keep your home warm, safe, and efficient.
778-798-4343
Complete Furnace Services for Your Home
Furnace problems rarely happen at a convenient time. Efficient Heating Service offers a full range of services based on real field experience in BC homes so you can count on safe, consistent heat all winter.
Furnace repair
No heat, short cycling, strange noises, or burner issues can often be repaired. A licensed gas fitter diagnoses the problem, explains it in simple language, and gives you clear options and pricing before any work starts.
Annual maintenance & tune-ups
A yearly furnace service helps catch issues early, improve efficiency, and extend equipment life. Key components are cleaned, gas pressure and safety controls are checked, and the system is tested so it is ready for the heating season.
Furnace installation & replacement
When repair is no longer the best option, Efficient Heating Service provides safe, code-compliant installation of new high-efficiency furnaces. Equipment is sized properly for your home and options are explained so you can make a confident choice.
Common Furnace Problems in Burnaby and the Lower Mainland
Homes in Burnaby, Vancouver, and nearby cities often experience the same furnace issues. Many start small and become serious if they are ignored.
- No heat or furnace will not start at all.
- Furnace starts then shuts off after a short time.
- Burner does not light or igniter keeps clicking.
- Cold air blowing from some or all vents.
- Unusual noises such as banging, rattling, or whistling.
- Thermostat calling for heat but furnace does nothing.
- Visible rust, water around the furnace, or corrosion.
Simple issues include dirty flame sensors, plugged filters, or low batteries in the thermostat. More serious problems include failing inducer motors, pressure switch faults, control board failures, or a damaged heat exchanger.
Data-Driven Look at Furnace Efficiency and Heating Costs
In a typical Canadian home, space heating uses well over half of the total energy. That means decisions about your furnace have a direct impact on both comfort and monthly bills. When a furnace is undersized, oversized, or reaching the end of its life, the wasted energy adds up every winter.
Energy studies for Canadian homes show that space heating and water heating together can make up a large share of total energy use. Because of this, upgrading an old furnace to a modern high-efficiency model often delivers one of the biggest energy savings in the entire home.
| Furnace type | Typical AFUE rating | Heat delivered vs. wasted | What this means in real homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Older low-efficiency gas furnace | 50–60% AFUE | About half of the fuel turns into useful heat. The rest is lost up the vent or through inefficiencies. | Common in very old homes that never upgraded the original unit. These systems usually bring high gas bills and are strong candidates for replacement. |
| Standard mid-efficiency gas furnace | 78–82% AFUE | Roughly 8–10 cents of every heating dollar still go to waste. | Common in homes built from the 1990s to around 2010. Many of these units are now 15–25 years old and starting to show higher repair frequency and fuel use. |
| High-efficiency condensing furnace | 95–98% AFUE | Only 2–5% of the fuel is lost. Most of the energy goes into heating the home. | These systems are now standard for many new installations in BC. They use advanced heat exchangers and venting, which can reduce gas use compared with older equipment. |
What an Efficiency Upgrade Can Mean for Your Bill
When a mid-efficiency furnace in the 78% range is replaced with a high-efficiency model around 95% AFUE, heating costs can drop by a noticeable margin over the course of a season. The exact savings depend on gas prices, home insulation, ductwork, and thermostat habits, but the percentage jump in efficiency gives a useful starting point.
For homes in the Lower Mainland that rely heavily on natural gas during the heating season, this often shows up as lower winter gas bills once an older furnace is replaced with a correctly sized high-efficiency unit.
Typical Furnace Lifespan and When Numbers Signal It Is Time
Most gas furnaces in Canada have an expected service life of about 15–30 years with regular maintenance. Performance and efficiency tend to decline as the equipment moves toward the upper end of that range.
- At 10–15 years, many furnaces still run well but benefit from thorough annual inspections and planning for future replacement.
- Beyond 15–20 years, repair frequency, noise, and energy use often increase, which can be a signal to compare repair costs with the value of a high-efficiency upgrade.
- Very old units with no clear efficiency rating or with rusted heat exchangers usually make stronger financial and safety sense to replace instead of repairing again.
Efficient Heating Service uses these numbers during inspections to give homeowners a clear picture of where their system stands. The age of the furnace, its efficiency rating, the pattern of repairs, and current gas bills are all reviewed so you can decide whether a focused repair, a full tune-up, or a planned replacement gives the best long-term value for your home.
How Efficient Heating Service Diagnoses Furnace Problems
- Talk about the symptoms – When the problem started, what you see on the thermostat, and what you hear from the furnace.
- Inspect the furnace – Check venting, combustion air, drain lines, filter, and control board for obvious signs of trouble.
- Use proper testing tools – Manometer, multimeter, and other tools confirm gas pressure, voltage, and safety control operation.
- Check for error codes – Many furnaces show diagnostic codes that point toward the area of the fault.
- Explain your options – Once the problem is found, you get a clear explanation, repair cost, and honest input on whether it makes sense to consider replacement based on age and condition.
The priority is to protect your family and your home, not just to get the heat back on for one night.
Should You Repair or Replace Your Furnace?
Many homeowners in Burnaby and the Lower Mainland ask if they should keep putting money into an older furnace or move to a new high-efficiency unit. The right answer depends on what is found during the inspection.
When repair often makes sense
- Furnace is under 10–12 years old.
- Problem is a smaller part such as an igniter, flame sensor, or pressure switch.
- System has been reliable with only minor issues.
- Heat exchanger and venting are in good condition.
When replacement should be considered
- Furnace is 15–20+ years old.
- Frequent breakdowns and repeated service calls each winter.
- Major components such as the heat exchanger or control board have failed.
- Gas bills are high compared to similar homes.
Efficient Heating Service provides both repair and replacement options when possible, along with honest advice based on real inspection in your home.
Furnace Brands Commonly Serviced in the Lower Mainland
Technicians at Efficient Heating Service regularly work with a wide range of natural gas furnace brands that are common in Burnaby and Greater Vancouver. The focus is on equipment with strong local parts support so repairs can be completed quickly when possible.
- Lennox
- Carrier
- Trane
- Rheem
- Ruud
- Goodman
- York
- Bryant
- American Standard
- Payne
- KeepRite
- Armstrong and other common brands
Brand lists are for general information only. Specific models and availability can be discussed during a visit or quote.
Key Furnace Parts and Components We Service
Understanding the main components in your furnace helps you see what is being checked, cleaned, or replaced during a service visit. These are some of the parts Efficient Heating Service technicians work with every day.
- Heat exchanger
- Burners
- Igniter (hot surface or spark)
- Flame sensor
- Gas valve
- Inducer motor and fan
- Pressure switches
- Blower motor and wheel
- Control board
- Limit and rollout switches
- Thermostat connections
- Air filter and return grille
- Venting and condensate drain
- Combustion air piping
During a visit, the technician can point out which parts are causing trouble and which ones should be watched in the future, so you are not surprised by unexpected breakdowns.
Furnace Services Across the Lower Mainland
Efficient Heating Service provides furnace repair, maintenance, and replacement in Burnaby and surrounding communities in the Greater Vancouver and Lower Mainland region.
- Burnaby
- Vancouver
- New Westminster
- Coquitlam
- Port Coquitlam
- Port Moody
- Surrey
- Delta
- Richmond
- Langley
- Maple Ridge
- Pitt Meadows
If you are not sure whether your home is in the service area, send a quick message with your postal code and it can be confirmed for you.
Furnace Service FAQs
1. How often should I service my furnace?
Most manufacturers recommend a professional furnace service once a year. An annual check-up helps keep your system running safely, improves efficiency, and can reduce the chance of a breakdown on the coldest days of winter.
2. What is included in a furnace tune-up?
A typical tune-up includes checking and cleaning key components such as the burner area, flame sensor, and drain lines, confirming gas pressure and temperature rise, testing safety controls, and making sure the furnace cycles properly with your thermostat.
3. Why does my furnace keep shutting off?
Short cycling can be caused by a dirty filter, blocked vents, pressure switch problems, overheating, or issues with the control board. A proper diagnosis in your home is the best way to find the exact cause and stop the cycle.
4. Do you offer emergency furnace service?
During the heating season, no-heat calls are treated as a priority whenever scheduling allows, especially when there are seniors, small children, or health concerns in the home. When you call or text 778-798-4343, mention that you have no heat.
5. How long does a furnace service appointment take?
A standard maintenance visit usually takes between one and two hours, depending on furnace condition and accessibility. Complex repairs or older equipment can take longer, and the technician will keep you updated as the job moves along.
6. Can furnace maintenance lower my gas bill?
A well-maintained furnace burns cleaner and moves air more easily, which can improve efficiency. Every home is different, but regular service can help the system use less energy compared to a neglected furnace with dirty components and restricted airflow.
7. What should I check before calling for furnace service?
You can check that the thermostat is set to heat, the furnace switch is on, the breaker is not tripped, and the filter is not completely plugged. If everything looks normal and the furnace still does not work, a licensed gas fitter should inspect it safely.
Recent Furnace Service and Installation Gallery
These are real furnace jobs completed by Efficient Heating Service in Burnaby and other Lower Mainland cities. Photos show typical installations, service work, and neat mechanical rooms that are easy for homeowners to access and maintain.
Need Furnace Service in Burnaby or the Lower Mainland?
Whether you need a quick repair, a full inspection, or a quote for a new furnace, Efficient Heating Service is ready to help. Share a few details about your home and the problem you are seeing, and you will get clear next steps.