Emergency Boiler Repair Vancouver

Boiler repair in Vancouver typically costs $150 to $600 depending on the fault and the parts required, the same range as regular-hours repair. The $189 diagnostic fee is credited toward the repair if you proceed, and any applicable after-hours premium is quoted before work begins, so you approve the full price in writing before we touch the system. Call (604) 281-4790 for dispatch.

An after-hours premium may apply depending on when you call. Whatever applies is quoted before work begins as part of your written quote, so there are no surprises when the job is done. There is no separate call-out fee beyond the $189 diagnostic, which is credited toward the repair if you proceed.

When you call (604) 281-4790, we confirm the arrival window when you book based on current call volume and your location. No-heat and no-hot-water emergencies during cold weather are prioritized, particularly homes with young children, elderly occupants or medical needs. Our trucks carry common boiler parts such as circulator pumps, zone valves, expansion tanks and ignition components, so many common repairs can be completed on the first visit when the part is available.

Do not call a contractor first. Leave the building immediately without touching light switches or electrical devices, call 911 from outside, and contact FortisBC’s 24-hour emergency line at 1-800-663-9911. FortisBC attends gas leaks at no charge. Once the utility has made the site safe, call a licensed gas contractor to repair the appliance before using it again.

Pressure loss is most commonly caused by a water leak somewhere in the system, a pressure relief valve that is releasing water, a failed expansion tank, or air in the system. Some pressure drop over time is normal, but if your boiler keeps falling below about 1 bar and needs frequent top-ups, there is an underlying fault that needs professional diagnosis. Running a boiler with chronically low pressure can damage the heat exchanger and other components.

No. In BC, work on gas appliances, including burners, gas connections, heat exchangers and venting, must be performed by a licensed gas contractor under Technical Safety BC regulations. DIY boiler repair risks gas leaks, carbon monoxide exposure and fire. Bleeding radiators and adjusting the thermostat are the only tasks a homeowner should handle. Everything else belongs to a licensed technician.

In most emergencies the priority is restoring safe heat and hot water, and a repair does that fastest. If the diagnosis shows a major fault on an older boiler, where a repair would exceed roughly half the cost of replacement, we tell you plainly and provide both a repair quote and a free written replacement estimate. Emergency replacement can often be scheduled quickly, and we can restore temporary heat safely in the meantime where possible.