Hydronic Heating Installation Specialists Serving Burnaby
Not every home should switch from a boiler to a furnace when the old system fails. In Burnaby, where dozens of neighborhoods were built with radiators, in-floor heating, or baseboard convectors as the primary heat source, tearing out a hydronic system to install ductwork is often more expensive, more disruptive, and less effective than replacing the boiler with a modern condensing unit that works with the existing distribution. Eaton's Heating installs boiler systems across Burnaby from our Coquitlam base, directly adjacent to the city border. We carry condensing and combi options from Navien, Viessmann, and Bosch and size every system to the home's actual heat loss calculation and hot water demand. Free in-home assessments with written estimates. Flexible financing through Financeit with zero percent interest over 12 months.
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Not every home should switch from a boiler to a furnace when the old system fails. In Burnaby, where dozens of neighborhoods were built with radiators, in-floor heating, or baseboard convectors as the primary heat source, tearing out a hydronic system to install ductwork is often more expensive, more disruptive, and less effective than replacing the boiler with a modern condensing unit that works with the existing distribution. Retrofitting ductwork into a 1950s Capitol Hill rancher or a Burnaby Heights character home means cutting into walls, ceilings, and floors to run supply and return ducts that were never part of the original construction. The cost of the ductwork installation alone often exceeds the cost of a modern boiler, and the result is compromised: ducts squeezed into spaces not designed for them deliver uneven airflow and lose heat through uninsulated runs. A condensing boiler, by contrast, connects to the existing radiator or in-floor piping, takes up a fraction of the mechanical room, and delivers 95 percent efficiency or higher without touching a single wall.
The specifics of a boiler replacement depend on what the new unit is connecting to. Homes in South Slope and Willingdon Heights with cast-iron radiators on multiple floors need a boiler sized to the total radiator output across all zones, with properly balanced flow to ensure even heat from the basement to the top floor. These systems often have original steel or copper piping with decades of mineral deposits that affect flow rates. Our installation process includes assessing the condition of existing piping, flushing the system when needed, and integrating the new boiler with updated isolation valves, a modern expansion tank, air separator, circulator pump, and backflow preventor. Homes around Deer Lake and the Edmonds area with radiant in-floor heating need lower water temperatures and flow rates tuned to the specific tubing layout. Combi boilers, which provide both space heating and domestic hot water from a single wall-hung unit, are increasingly popular in Brentwood and Metrotown condos and townhomes where mechanical room space is limited and eliminating a separate hot water tank frees up storage.
Eaton's Heating carries condensing and combi boiler options from Navien, Viessmann, and Bosch and matches the equipment to the home rather than defaulting to one brand. Navien's combi and heating-only condensing lines are the most popular choice for straightforward replacements and homes that want to eliminate a separate hot water tank. Viessmann's condensing wall-hung systems are the premium tier for homeowners who want the highest build quality and longest service life. Bosch offers both condensing and combi configurations with strong mid-range value. For larger homes or multi-zone systems like those common in South Slope's hillside properties, higher-capacity floor-standing units deliver output that compact wall-hung boilers cannot match. We are a FortisBC Trade Ally, BBB A+ rated, and Technical Safety BC licensed under LGA0200006 with over two decades of boiler installation experience. Our 400+ five-star Google reviews and 4.9 average rating come from system-level hydronic engineering that integrates the new boiler with existing distribution piping, radiators, and zone controls rather than treating the boiler as a standalone box.
Every boiler installation includes a full system commissioning: we purge air from every heating zone, balance water flow for even heat distribution, test combustion performance, verify gas pressure and condensate drainage, and register factory warranties. In older Burnaby homes where previous boiler replacements may have been done by different companies over the decades, we also audit and correct any existing piping, venting, or gas line issues that do not meet current code. If a heat pump or furnace makes more sense for your situation, we present that option during the assessment. And if the current boiler needs repair rather than replacement, we tell you that too.
The right boiler for a Burnaby home depends entirely on the existing distribution system and hot water needs, and no two homes are the same. A Sperling-Duthie family home with baseboard convectors on two floors and a separate hot water tank has different requirements than a Capitol Hill character home with cast-iron radiators and no cooling needs. A Buckingham Heights renovation adding in-floor heating to a newly finished basement needs a boiler that can handle mixed distribution types. We evaluate each home during the free assessment, present options with clear pricing for each configuration, and help you compare the total cost of ownership rather than just the upfront number.
FortisBC and provincial rebate programs can offset a significant portion of the cost on qualifying high-efficiency boiler installations. As a Trade Ally, Eaton's Heating handles the application paperwork. Visit our rebates page for the latest active programs. For all HVAC services across Burnaby, including furnaces, heat pumps, fireplaces, and water heaters, Eaton's Heating covers every category.
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Boiler installation in Burnaby typically ranges from $5,000 to $14,000 depending on the system type, the complexity of the existing hydronic distribution, and the scope of piping and venting work required. A direct replacement of an old boiler with a modern condensing unit on existing piping falls toward the lower end. Installations involving new zone controls, piping modifications, combi conversions that eliminate a separate hot water tank, or integration with in-floor heating loops cost more. We provide free written estimates that itemize every cost. Flexible financing through Financeit with zero percent interest over 12 months.
For most Burnaby homes that were built with hydronic heating, staying on a boiler system is the better path. Installing ductwork in a home that was never designed for it requires cutting into walls, floors, and ceilings, and the result is often compromised airflow through undersized or poorly routed ducts. The cost of the ductwork retrofit alone can match or exceed the cost of a modern boiler. A condensing boiler connects to existing radiators or in-floor loops, delivers 95 percent efficiency or higher, and preserves the comfortable, draft-free heat that hydronic systems are known for. The main reason to consider switching is if you also want central air conditioning, which requires ductwork. In that case, a hybrid setup with a heat pump for cooling and a boiler for heating may be the best of both approaches.
In most cases, yes. Cast-iron radiators are extremely durable and often outlast multiple boilers. The key is properly sizing the new boiler to the total output of the existing radiators and ensuring that piping, valves, and zone controls are functioning correctly. During the free assessment, we evaluate radiator condition, test valve operation, and check piping for leaks or corrosion. If individual radiators or valves need attention, we address those as part of the installation so the entire system works as an integrated whole.
A combi boiler provides both space heating and domestic hot water from a single wall-hung unit, heating water on demand rather than storing it in a tank. This saves mechanical room space and eliminates the standby energy loss of a hot water tank. Combi boilers work best in homes with one or two bathrooms and moderate simultaneous hot water demand. Larger Burnaby homes with three or more bathrooms running at the same time may need a heating-only boiler paired with a separate hot water solution. We help you determine which configuration makes sense during the free assessment based on your household's actual hot water usage patterns.
Yes to both. We secure all required permits and coordinate Technical Safety BC inspections as part of every boiler installation. Permit costs are built into the written estimate. On the rebate side, as a FortisBC Trade Ally we track active incentive programs for high-efficiency heating equipment and handle the application process. Rebate amounts and eligibility shift periodically, so we spell out what applies to your specific installation in the estimate so you see the net cost upfront.
A straightforward boiler replacement where the new unit connects to existing piping and zone controls is typically completed in one working day. Installations in older Burnaby homes that require piping modifications, system flushing to remove decades of mineral deposits, or new zone valve installations may extend to two days. We outline the full scope and expected timeline in the written estimate so there are no scheduling surprises.
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