Boiler Repair

Boiler repair across Metro Vancouver typically costs $150 to $600 depending on the fault and the parts required. Common repairs include circulator pump replacement, zone valve repair, pressure and expansion tank faults, ignition problems and thermostat issues. The $89 diagnostic fee is credited toward the repair if you proceed, and Vanheat Services provides a written quote before any work begins. Call (604) 281-4790 to book.

Yes. Vanheat Services provides 24/7 emergency boiler repair across Metro Vancouver, including nights, weekends and statutory holidays. Any applicable after-hours premium is quoted before work begins. A boiler failure in winter risks frozen pipes as well as lost heat, so no-heat calls in cold weather are prioritized. Call (604) 281-4790 for dispatch.

Kettling, a rumbling like a boiling kettle, means the heat exchanger is overheating water around a restriction. In many hard-water regions the culprit is limescale, but Metro Vancouver’s water is soft, roughly 20 to 25 mg/L hardness, so kettling here is more often caused by magnetite sludge, a black iron oxide from slow corrosion inside radiators and pipework that settles in the heat exchanger, especially in older hydronic systems. The fix is typically a system power flush followed by a magnetic filter and inhibitor treatment to keep the sludge from returning.

A boiler that needs frequent topping up usually has a small leak somewhere in the system, a failing expansion vessel, or a pressure relief valve that is not sealing. Repeatedly topping up brings in fresh oxygenated water, which accelerates internal corrosion and magnetite formation, so a boiler that loses pressure regularly should be diagnosed rather than just refilled.

Annual boiler servicing typically costs $120 to $250 for a single system. Technical Safety BC recommends annual servicing of home heating appliances by a licensed gas contractor to prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. A Vanheat boiler service covers combustion checks, pressure and expansion vessel checks, safety controls and a written report, and FortisBC offers a rebate of $50 per appliance, up to $150, for professional servicing of qualifying gas appliances, claimed within 60 days.

Most gas boilers last around 15 to 20 years with regular annual servicing, and condensing boilers on well-maintained systems often reach the upper end of that range. Replacement usually makes better sense than repair when a major component fails on a boiler over 12 to 15 years old, or when repairs are recurring across seasons. Vanheat Services provides both a repair quote and a replacement quote in writing so you can compare, and qualifying new installations include a 10-year parts and labour warranty with terms provided in writing.

Vanheat Services’ certified, professional and bonded gas technicians service most major boiler brands installed across Metro Vancouver, including combi, conventional and condensing models. Our trucks are stocked with common parts, so many common repairs can be completed on the first visit when the part is available. If you are not sure whether we service your brand, call (604) 281-4790 and we will confirm before booking.

As of 2026, FortisBC commonly offers $1,000 for an eligible high-efficiency boiler and $1,500 for an eligible combi boiler that provides both heating and hot water, plus a separate servicing rebate of $50 per appliance up to $150. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change during the year, most rebates require a licensed contractor, and some require pre-qualification before purchase. The federal Greener Homes Loan closed in October 2025. As a FortisBC Trade Ally Network member, Vanheat Services confirms current eligibility before you commit. Check fortisbc.com for current programs.