Boiler Services for Metro Vancouver Homes

A regular boiler only heats water for your heating system, so domestic hot water comes from a separate tank. A combi boiler also heats tap water on demand through an internal plate heat exchanger. Combis save space, while a boiler with an indirect tank handles several showers at once more easily.

Most residential hydronic systems sit around 12 to 15 psi when cold and rise somewhat when hot. If the gauge climbs near 30 psi, the relief valve may open, which often points to a waterlogged expansion tank or a faulty fill valve. If it keeps dropping, there is usually a leak somewhere.

Gurgling usually means air is trapped in the pipes. It can come from a recent repair, a failing automatic air vent, or fresh water being added to make up for a slow leak. Bleeding the system helps, but if the air keeps returning, a technician should find out why.

No. A smell of exhaust, soot around the boiler, or a carbon monoxide alarm means you should shut the boiler off, get everyone outside, and call for help. Blocked or leaking venting can put carbon monoxide into the home, and it needs to be checked before the boiler runs again.

Once a year, ideally before the heating season. Condensing and combi boilers in particular need their heat exchanger, condensate trap and burner kept clean to run efficiently and avoid lockouts.

Sometimes. Some homes move to a ducted or ductless heat pump, and others keep the hydronic distribution and add newer equipment. We look at your house, your radiators or floors, and your goals, then explain the options honestly, including any rebate programs that may apply.