No heat on a cold January morning is the call we get most in winter. Lower Mainland HVAC fixes gas furnaces of every make in Surrey, Langley, Delta and across the Lower Mainland. We replace the ones that are done, and we service them every fall so they don’t quit when you need them most.
We’re a Surrey company run by Jas Biryah, a Red Seal Class B gas fitter, licensed with Technical Safety BC (LIC-00215213), insured and bonded. Every furnace replacement is permitted, and every repair is tested before we leave.
Furnace repair: what we fix
Most no-heat calls come down to one part. We carry the common ones on the truck, so most repairs are done on the first visit.
- Hot surface igniters. The most common failure on furnaces over 8 years old. The furnace clicks and tries, but never lights.
- Flame sensors. A dirty sensor makes the burners light for a few seconds, then shut off. Cleaning or replacing it is quick.
- Inducer motors. A loud hum or rattle on start-up, then a lockout. Usually a motor replacement.
- Pressure switches and blocked condensate. High-efficiency furnaces shut down when the drain or venting backs up. In our wet climate, a sagging vent or a plugged trap is common.
- Blower motors and capacitors. The furnace heats, but no air comes out of the registers.
- Control boards and thermostats. Error codes, short cycling, or a furnace that ignores the thermostat.
- Gas valves and gas pressure. Low heat output or burners that roll out. Gas work done by a licensed gas fitter, not a handyman.
Furnace replacement
When a furnace is past 15 years, has a cracked heat exchanger or keeps breaking down, replacing it usually costs less over the next five years than repairing it. We install high-efficiency (95–98% AFUE) gas furnaces from brands with good parts support in BC.
Every replacement includes:
- A heat load calculation, so the furnace is sized to your house and not to whatever’s on the truck
- New PVC venting to code, with proper clearances from windows, doors and your neighbour’s property line
- Gas line changes, a new shut-off and a leak test
- A condensate drain and pump where needed
- A Technical Safety BC gas permit and inspection
- Removal and disposal of the old furnace
- Start-up, combustion check and a walk-through of the thermostat
Furnace tune-ups
A yearly tune-up is the cheapest way to avoid a no-heat call. We clean the burners and flame sensor, check gas pressure and combustion, test the safeties, check the heat exchanger, and replace the filter. FortisBC pays up to $50 back on a furnace serviced by a licensed gas contractor, so part of the visit comes back to you. See heat pump rebates.
How it works
- Call or send a request. Tell us what the furnace is doing. If it’s an emergency, call 778-903-2414.
- Diagnosis. We find the cause, show you the part, and give you the price before we fix anything.
- Repair or quote. Most repairs are done the same visit. For a replacement, you get a written quote with the furnace, labour, permit and any rebate you qualify for.
- Test and clean up. We test the full heating cycle and leave the mechanical room clean.
What does furnace repair cost in Surrey?
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Service call and diagnosis | $150–$250 |
| Flame sensor clean or replace | $150–$300 |
| Hot surface igniter | $250–$450 |
| Inducer motor | $600–$1,200 |
| Blower motor | $700–$1,500 |
| Control board | $500–$1,000 |
| Annual tune-up | $150–$250 |
| New high-efficiency gas furnace, installed | $5,500–$9,500 |
| Dual fuel system (furnace + heat pump) | $15,000–$25,000 before rebates |
What changes the price: the furnace’s size and brand, how far the venting has to run, whether the gas line or ductwork needs changes, and access to the mechanical room. Crawlspaces and attics take longer.
Lower Mainland considerations
- Our winters are mild but damp. Furnaces here run long, low cycles from October to April. Dirty filters and wet venting cause more shutdowns than extreme cold does.
- Older Surrey homes in Newton, Whalley and Guildford often have 1980s–90s mid-efficiency furnaces with metal venting into a chimney. Replacing them usually means new PVC venting out the side wall.
- Newer homes in Clayton, Grandview Heights and Willoughby often have high-efficiency furnaces in tight closets. Access is tighter, so parts and venting need planning.
- Should it be a heat pump? If your furnace is 15+ years old, a dual fuel system can qualify for up to $8,000 in rebates. It’s worth pricing both. See heat pump installation.
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