Hydronic and combi boilers are common in older Lower Mainland homes — particularly in Vancouver, North Van, and West Van where in-floor radiant heat or cast-iron radiators are still in use. DirectBuy Furnace installs, replaces, and services residential boilers with TSBC-certified gas fitters and emergency response 24/7.
We diagnose boiler issues, replace failing units with high-efficiency condensing boilers (95%+ AFUE), install combi systems that handle both space heating and domestic hot water, and service existing systems for annual maintenance. Permits, inspections, and combustion analysis included.
Vancouver specifics: Vancouver's wet, mild winters and increasingly hot summers (post-2021 heat dome) make heat pumps an exceptional fit — they handle both heating and cooling on a single system. Cold-climate heat pumps now operate efficiently down to -25°C, which is well below anything Vancouver actually sees. Most Vancouver heat pump installations complete in 1 day; complex retrofits in older homes (knob-and-tube wiring updates, duct modifications) may require 2 days.