Water heaters fail in three ways: gradual capacity loss (lukewarm water, longer recovery), sudden failure (no hot water, leaking from the bottom), or efficiency degradation (bills creeping up). Whichever yours is, we install replacements same-day in most cases — tank, tankless, or heat pump.
For Burnaby homeowners, the choice between tank, tankless, and heat pump comes down to space, hot water demand, electrical capacity, and rebate eligibility. We walk through your specific numbers at quote — never push the most expensive option.
Heat pump water heaters qualify for up to $1,000 in CleanBC + utility rebates and cost about half as much to operate as electric tanks. They need garage or unconditioned basement installation (they cool the surrounding air) and a 240V circuit. We confirm electrical capacity at quote.
What's Included
Tank water heaters (gas & electric)
40, 50, 60, 75 gallon tanks. Bradford White, Rheem, John Wood, Giant. Most reliable and cheapest upfront.
Tankless / on-demand water heaters
Endless hot water, smaller footprint, longer lifespan. Navien, Rinnai, Noritz. Best for high-demand homes.
Heat pump water heaters
Hybrid units that draw heat from ambient air. 50% lower operating cost than electric tank. Rebate eligible.
Removal & disposal of old unit
We remove the old tank, dispose of it properly, and clean the equipment area before leaving.
Permits pulled
City of Burnaby plumbing permit + Technical Safety BC gas permit (if gas) included in quoted price.
Rebate paperwork submitted
CleanBC + utility rebates on heat pump models — we file the paperwork and follow up to confirm payout.
Choosing the Right Water Heater for Your Burnaby Home
Burnaby Heights, Capitol Hill, and East Burnaby heritage homes commonly run 30+ year-old tanks well past their 10–12 year lifespan. The classic sign is rusty water from hot taps after the tank has sat overnight — corrosion has eaten through the anode rod and is now eating the tank itself. These tanks are weeks or months from a leak, not years.
Newer Brentwood and Lougheed townhomes often have undersized 40-gallon tanks supporting 3+ bathroom homes. Upgrading to a 60-gallon tank, switching to tankless, or going heat pump all solve the “ran out of hot water during back-to-back showers” problem. We size at quote based on your actual peak demand.
Big Bend and Riverway homes with full basements are excellent heat pump water heater candidates — the unit prefers a cooler ambient space and the basement utility room is rarely heated. A heat pump water heater there cools the basement (a feature, not a bug, in summer) and saves $200–$400/year on electricity.
Burnaby Water Heater Installation — What It Costs
Installed prices including unit, labor, removal of old tank, and permits.
- 40-gal gas tank (standard)$1,650–$2,300
- 50-gal gas tank$1,850–$2,600
- 60-gal gas tank$2,150–$2,900
- Electric tank$1,450–$2,100
- Tankless gas (Navien / Rinnai)$3,800–$5,800
- Heat pump water heaterLess rebate up to $1,000$3,500–$5,200
What Burnaby Homeowners Say
“Old tank was rusting from the bottom. They swapped to a heat pump water heater and confirmed our panel had capacity first. Hot water came back the same afternoon. Rebate paperwork submitted on our behalf.”
“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.”
“We bought a 1999 build and the inspection flagged Kitec. They re-piped the whole house with PEX in three days, fixed the manifold, and only opened drywall where they had to. Clean job.”
Other Burnaby Plumbing Services
We handle the full plumbing silo for Burnaby homes — every service below is from the same in-house team, dispatched from Coquitlam.
Burnaby Plumbing FAQs
The questions Burnaby homeowners ask us most about this service.
How long does water heater installation take in Burnaby?
Should I install a tank, tankless, or heat pump water heater?
What size water heater do I need for my Burnaby home?
Do I need a permit for water heater installation in Burnaby?
What rebate is available for heat pump water heaters in Burnaby?
Can I replace my own water heater in Burnaby?
Need Hot Water Today? We Install Same-Day in Burnaby.
Tank, tankless, or heat pump — sized properly, permitted, rebate handled.
- 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.