Replacing a furnace is not just a mechanical upgrade—it’s a long-term investment in comfort, safety, and reliability. In the Lower Mainland’s damp, moderate winters, a properly sized and professionally installed furnace makes all the difference in overall heating performance, air quality, and energy costs. If your existing system is aging, noisy, or struggling to heat your home evenly, upgrading to a modern high-efficiency furnace may be the most cost-effective solution.
Alpine Plumbing & Heating provides licensed furnace installation and replacement across Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Langley, White Rock, New Westminster, and the Fraser Valley. Our team ensures every installation meets BC Building Code, manufacturer requirements, and local venting standards—essential for performance and safety.
Upgrade confidently with a furnace built to handle BC’s climate. Call (604) 817-1777 or request service online.
Furnaces in the Lower Mainland typically last 15–20 years, but humidity, poor duct design, lack of maintenance, and older high-consumption models often shorten lifespan. If any of the following sound familiar, replacement may be the smarter long-term choice:
Older units lose efficiency, become noisier, and struggle with stable temperature control.
If usage hasn’t changed but costs have, the system is likely declining internally—loss of combustion efficiency, worn motors, and weak airflow are common causes.
If you are calling for Furnace Repair repeatedly, a new system will often cost less than ongoing part replacements.
Cold rooms, weak airflow, and inconsistent temperatures often indicate failing blowers or poor furnace output.
These sounds can indicate belt wear, motor failure, heat exchanger problems, or duct pressure issues.
Cracked heat exchangers, ignition failure, and CO-related issues are all red flags for immediate replacement.
A proper assessment helps you choose between repair and replacement. Alpine provides honest evaluations—no unnecessary upselling.
Our installations follow strict safety and code requirements while ensuring your system delivers consistent heat, long-term durability, and maximum efficiency.
We install:
Not every home requires the same heating system. We tailor recommendations based on:
Natural gas remains the most common in the region, offering low operating costs and strong performance.
High-efficiency condensing furnaces (95–99% AFUE) are ideal for Metro Vancouver’s climate and utility costs.
Modern furnaces with variable-speed technology deliver quieter operation, improved comfort, and long-term energy savings.
Oversized furnaces cycle excessively; undersized units struggle to heat the home. We perform a thorough heat-load calculation to prevent either issue.
BC’s denser urban neighbourhoods (townhomes, condos, duplexes) benefit from quieter, sealed-combustion systems.
We assess ductwork, venting, thermostats (including smart options), and zoning requirements. If upgrading controls, see Thermostat Installation.
Every recommendation is based on performance, safety, and long-term reliability—not brand promotions or sales quotas.
Our installations are engineered for reliability, efficiency, and full code compliance.
We evaluate square footage, insulation, duct layout, hot/cold zones, and current system performance.
We present furnace options matched to your comfort goals, venting requirements, budget, and efficiency preferences.
We disconnect gas, electrical, and ducting safely and dispose of the old equipment according to municipal regulations.
Your new furnace is installed to meet all requirements for:
We verify:
We show you how to operate the new unit, explain maintenance needs, and answer all questions before leaving the site.
Local climate and home construction patterns create issues unique to BC:
Upgrade to a safer, quieter, more efficient furnace built for BC’s climate. Call (604) 817-1777 or request boiler service online.
Most installations take 4–8 hours, depending on ducting, venting, and electrical requirements. Multi-unit buildings or complex setups may take longer, but we always provide a clear timeline before starting work.
If your furnace is over 15 years old, requires frequent repairs, or struggles to heat your home evenly, replacement is usually the more cost-effective choice. High-efficiency models significantly reduce long-term operating costs.
Correct sizing depends on home layout, insulation, climate, and duct design. Oversized furnaces waste energy; undersized units run constantly. We perform a detailed heat-load calculation to match the ideal size for your home.
Yes. We regularly work with property managers and strata councils to coordinate installation access, venting compliance, and building requirements.
Absolutely. Many clients install smart thermostats during furnace upgrades to improve comfort and efficiency. See Thermostat Installation for more details.
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