Furnace lights, then quits
Usually a dirty flame sensor, weak igniter or poor ground connection.
No heat on Burke Mountain or a furnace short cycling in Maillardville? We diagnose the cause, quote the fix and get your home warm again.
No heat, no hot water or a gas smell? Call any time, day or night.
Coquitlam's mix of newer hillside homes and older valley houses means we see the full range of furnace problems. On Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau, high-efficiency furnaces often stop because of condensate blockages, pressure switch faults or failed igniters. In Maillardville, Austin Heights and Ranch Park, older furnaces are more likely to have worn blower motors, cracked heat exchangers or failing gas valves.
Our furnace repair in Coquitlam starts with diagnosis. We read the control board's fault code, test each component involved and confirm the root cause before quoting. You approve the price before we start, and we test the furnace through several full cycles before leaving. If a repair is not worth it on an older unit, we will tell you.
These are the repairs we handle most often across the city.
Usually a dirty flame sensor, weak igniter or poor ground connection.
Blocked traps and drains on high-efficiency furnaces stop the system.
Often caused by a weak inducer, blocked vent or cracked hose.
Airflow problems, failing blowers or thermostat issues leave bedrooms chilly.
Booms or rattles at ignition point to delayed ignition or loose parts.
A tripped breaker, blown fuse, door switch or failed board can leave no power.
On Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau, many calls involve newer high-efficiency furnaces, where condensate drains and venting are frequent culprits. Hillside homes also have long duct runs to upper floors, which magnify airflow problems.
In Maillardville, Austin Heights, Ranch Park and Burquitlam, we repair older furnaces and those in townhomes and newer infill near the Evergreen Line. Older units may need careful checks of heat exchangers and gas valves.
Reach (236) 222-2222 day or night, or book online for non-urgent issues.
We test components and read fault codes to pinpoint the problem.
You get a clear price before any repair begins.
We repair, test full cycles and confirm safe operation.
No heat at night? Our technicians are on call.
We test before replacing parts.
We tell you when repair is not worth it.
We leave your space tidy after every repair.
Still unsure? Call (236) 222-2222 and talk it through with us.
On newer high-efficiency furnaces, a blocked condensate trap or drain is a frequent cause. A dirty flame sensor or pressure switch issue can also do it. We test each possibility.
It could be an airflow problem, such as a weak blower, dirty filter or leaky ducts. Upper floors on hillside homes often suffer first. We check the furnace and airflow together.
It can be in freezing weather or with vulnerable family members. Call us at (236) 222-2222 and we will help you decide.
Leave your home right away without touching switches. Call FortisBC and 911 from outside. Once it is safe, we can repair the source.
Technicians are on call 24/7 at (236) 222-2222, or you can book a repair online.
Call or text, 24/7 for emergencies(236) 222-2222We only use your details to arrange your visit.
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