Boiler problems split into two categories: ignition/combustion failures (won't fire, locks out, error codes) and circulation/heat transfer failures (fires fine but rooms aren't getting heat). Diagnosing the right category first saves you money and us time.
Our technicians are gas-fitter certified through Technical Safety BC and trained on the major boiler platforms installed across Burnaby — Navien, Viessmann, IBC, NTI, Lochinvar, Weil-McLain, Burnham, and older Buderus and Slant/Fin units.
Most Burnaby boiler repairs land between $280 and $850. Common failures — circulator pump, expansion tank, pressure-reducing valve, ignitor, flame sensor — are stocked on every van.
What's Included
Combustion / ignition diagnosis
No-fire, lockout, error code, and short-cycling complaints. Fault-tree diagnostic narrows the failed component fast.
Circulator pump replacement
Most common Burnaby boiler repair. Symptoms: warm boiler but cold rooms, gurgling, uneven heat across zones.
Expansion tank & pressure issues
Pressure too high, too low, or fluctuating. Usually a failed expansion tank bladder or PRV.
Heat exchanger inspection
Cracked or corroded heat exchangers fail safely on modern boilers but trigger lockouts. We inspect and confirm.
Zone valve & thermostat issues
One zone hot, another cold? Usually a stuck zone valve or failed transformer. Both are stocked parts.
Combi domestic hot water issues
No hot water at the tap, lukewarm at high flow, scaling on the heat exchanger. Diagnosed and descaled or part-replaced.
Boiler Failures We See Most in Burnaby
Burnaby's water has moderate hardness — not as soft as the North Shore, not as hard as Surrey. Combi boilers in Burnaby Heights, Capitol Hill, and Edmonds heritage homes accumulate scale on the domestic hot water heat exchanger over 5–8 years, reducing flow and triggering lockouts. Descaling is a routine repair we do almost weekly during fall and winter.
Older cast-iron boilers in heritage Burnaby homes (1950s–1980s units still in service) often fail not from the boiler itself but from corroded supply piping. Galvanized return lines rust internally and eventually clog circulators or trap air pockets. These repairs require a plumber + gas fitter combo — both of which are in-house for us.
Newer condensing boilers in Brentwood and Lougheed townhomes most commonly fail at the condensate trap and neutralizer. Acidic condensate eats through plastic traps over time. Replacing them is a 30-minute fix.
What Burnaby Homeowners Say
“1982 boiler was on its last legs. They replaced it with a high-efficiency combi unit, re-piped a few corroded sections, and pulled the gas permit through Technical Safety BC. Heat is more even than before.”
“Furnace quit on a Tuesday morning in February. Called HVAC Coquitlam at 8am — tech arrived from Coquitlam by 9:30. New ignitor installed, heating restored before noon. Honest pricing, no upsell.”
“Basement flooded twice last fall on Capitol Hill. They installed a primary sump plus a battery backup and re-routed the perimeter discharge. Dry through the worst week of November rain.”
Other Burnaby Heating Services
We handle the full heating silo for Burnaby homes — every service below is from the same in-house team, dispatched from Coquitlam.
Burnaby Heating FAQs
The questions Burnaby homeowners ask us most about this service.
What does boiler repair cost in Burnaby?
How fast can you respond to a boiler breakdown in Burnaby?
My boiler is locking out — what does that mean?
My combi boiler has no hot water — is it broken?
Can my old cast-iron boiler still be repaired?
Should I repair or replace my boiler?
Boiler Down in Burnaby? Same-Day Service.
Licensed gas fitters, all brands, no overtime.
- Response within 1 hour — a real human answers, not a call center.
- Same rates 24/7 — no overtime, weekend, or holiday surcharges.
- Licensed, insured, permitted — Red Seal gas fitters, FSR electricians, $5M coverage.
- Workmanship warranty — 1-year labor warranty plus full manufacturer parts coverage.