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A furnace replacement that ignores the ductwork below it will underperform from day one. In Burnaby, where many homes carry 50 to 70 years of original sheet metal ducting sized for a different generation of equipment, selecting the right furnace starts with evaluating the system it connects to. Eaton's Heating provides furnace installation and replacement across Burnaby from our Coquitlam base, minutes from the Burnaby border via Lougheed Highway. As an authorized Trane dealer and FortisBC Trade Ally, we install high-efficiency systems from Trane, KeepRite, and RunTru and include a ductwork and airflow assessment with every free in-home estimate. Flexible financing through Financeit with zero percent interest over 12 months.
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Capitol Hill's post-war ranchers, built through the 1950s and 1960s with Douglas fir framing and full-height basements, typically have original sheet metal ductwork that was sized for natural draft furnaces producing lower static pressure and airflow. A modern high-efficiency blower pushes air at significantly different pressures and volumes. When a contractor drops a new furnace onto 60-year-old ducts without testing for leakage, restrictions, or proper sizing, the result is predictable: pressure imbalances between rooms, hot and cold spots through the house, short cycling that wears the equipment faster, and efficiency numbers that never match the rating on the box. In Willingdon Heights, where 500 veteran homes were built in 1946 under the National Housing Act, the ducting is even older and has often been modified piecemeal across two or three prior furnace replacements. Each modification may have been done to a different standard. Our in-home assessment evaluates the full duct system before we recommend equipment, because the furnace selection should follow from what the ducts can deliver, not the other way around.
The ductwork conversation plays out differently across Burnaby's neighborhoods because the housing stock spans nearly eight decades. Around Deer Lake and Upper Deer Lake, 1970s and 1980s single-family homes tend to have adequately sized ducting but aging trunk lines with deteriorating joints and insulation. The furnace replacement itself is relatively straightforward; the value is in sealing and testing the existing ductwork during the installation so the new system operates at its actual rated efficiency. In the Edmonds and Highgate areas, 1950s and 1960s homes sit next to newer townhome complexes where compact mechanical rooms demand different equipment and venting configurations entirely. Eaton's Heating handles both scenarios because our technicians work across the full spectrum of Burnaby housing every week. When we assess a home, we measure actual static pressure, check duct sizing against the proposed system's airflow requirements, and identify any modifications needed before quoting a price. The quote includes everything: ductwork adjustments, venting conversion from metal flue to PVC, gas line modifications to current CSA code, condensate drainage, and old unit removal. No surprise costs on installation day.
We are a FortisBC Trade Ally, BBB A+ rated, and Technical Safety BC licensed under LGA0200006 with over two decades of furnace installation work across Greater Vancouver. Our 400+ five-star Google reviews and 4.9 average rating come from treating each installation as a system project, not a box swap. Eaton's Heating is the only authorized Trane dealer in Coquitlam, and we offer Trane's full residential furnace lineup including their two-stage, variable-speed, and premium modulating tiers alongside KeepRite and RunTru value options. Rather than defaulting to one system for every home, we match the equipment tier to the house. Capitol Hill and Sperling-Duthie homes with original ductwork benefit from two-stage systems that modulate output and work within the airflow limits of older ducts. South Slope and Buckingham Heights homes from the 1990s with properly sized modern ductwork can take full advantage of variable-speed systems that adjust continuously for the quietest, most even heating. Budget-focused replacements get Trane engineering at a lower price point through the RunTru line without sacrificing core efficiency.
Many Burnaby homes have had two or three furnaces over their lifetime, and each replacement may have been done by a different company with different standards. We frequently find makeshift venting connections, gas lines that were never upgraded during a previous mid-efficiency to high-efficiency conversion, and condensate drains routed to locations that cause water damage over time. Part of what we do on every Burnaby installation is audit and correct accumulated shortcuts from prior work, not just install new equipment. We commission every system with a full combustion analysis, verify gas pressure and airflow, program the thermostat, and register factory warranties before walking you through the system. If a heat pump makes more sense for your situation, either as a full furnace replacement or as a hybrid dual-fuel setup alongside a gas furnace, we present that option during the assessment with a clear cost comparison. And if the furnace needs repair rather than replacement, we tell you that too.
Most furnace installers quote a job from across the Lower Mainland and build travel time into the price or the schedule. Eaton's Heating operates from 17 Fawcett Road in Coquitlam, which shares a border with Burnaby. That proximity means shorter assessment visits, faster installation scheduling, and same-day availability if anything needs attention after the install. For North Burnaby neighborhoods like Burnaby Heights and Parkcrest, the drive is under 15 minutes. Even South Burnaby locations around Metrotown and the Edmonds corridor are a quick trip down Kingsway or Highway 1.
Burnaby homeowners weighing a furnace replacement should also consider whether their home's heating system would benefit from a different approach entirely. Homes in Willingdon Heights and the Lougheed corridor with existing radiators or in-floor loops may be better served by a modern boiler system. Homes looking for combined heating and cooling can explore heat pump options that eliminate the gas furnace altogether or supplement it. We lay out all viable paths during the free assessment, with pricing for each, so you can compare on equal terms. FortisBC and provincial rebate programs can offset a significant portion of the cost on qualifying high-efficiency equipment; as a Trade Ally, we handle that paperwork. Visit our rebates page for the latest active programs, and see our full Burnaby HVAC services for everything else we cover.
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A standard high-efficiency furnace replacement in a typical Burnaby single-family home runs $5,000 to $7,000 installed. That price includes the furnace, venting conversion from metal flue to PVC, gas line work, condensate drainage, sheet metal, old unit removal and disposal, and commissioning. Homes that need ductwork modifications, multi-zone configurations, or structural changes to accommodate new venting routes will cost more. We provide free written estimates that break down every cost line so there are no surprises. Flexible financing through Financeit with zero percent interest over 12 months.
Not necessarily, but it needs to be evaluated. Original ductwork from the 1950s and 1960s in North Burnaby homes was sized for natural draft furnaces with lower airflow. A modern high-efficiency blower may push more air than those ducts can handle without creating pressure problems. During our free in-home assessment, we measure static pressure across the duct system and check for leaks, restrictions, and sizing mismatches. In many cases, targeted modifications like replacing a few undersized trunk sections or sealing deteriorated joints are enough. Full ductwork replacement is only recommended when the existing system cannot support the new furnace safely and efficiently.
For Burnaby homes, we recommend a minimum of 95 percent AFUE, which qualifies as high-efficiency condensing. Most of the systems we install range from 95 to 97 percent AFUE. The gas savings between the low and high end of that range are relatively modest for a single household, so the decision often comes down to comfort features. Two-stage furnaces run at lower output most of the time and ramp up only on the coldest days, reducing temperature swings. Variable-speed furnaces adjust output continuously for the most even heating and quietest operation. Older Burnaby homes with original ductwork often pair best with two-stage systems, while homes with modern ductwork can take full advantage of variable-speed performance.
In an older home, the project typically involves more than the furnace itself. We start by auditing the existing ductwork, venting, and gas lines during the free assessment. On installation day, we remove and dispose of the old unit, abandon and seal the metal B-vent flue, run new PVC intake and exhaust venting to the exterior, route a condensate drain to the nearest floor drain, and modify the gas line if needed for current code compliance. If ductwork adjustments were identified during the assessment, those happen before the new furnace is connected. We finish with combustion analysis, airflow verification, thermostat programming, and factory warranty registration. Most standard installations are completed in a single day. Homes requiring significant ductwork modifications may extend into two days.
It depends on your priorities. A heat pump provides both heating and cooling from one outdoor unit, eliminating the need for a separate air conditioner. In Burnaby's moderate coastal climate, heat pumps operate efficiently for most of the heating season. The most common setup we install is a hybrid dual-fuel system that pairs a heat pump with an existing or new gas furnace: the heat pump handles mild to moderate cold, and the furnace takes over during the coldest stretches. This gives you air conditioning in summer without a separate system. We present both standalone furnace and hybrid heat pump options during the free assessment with clear pricing for each so you can compare the upfront cost against long-term energy savings.
Yes to both. We secure all required permits and schedule Technical Safety BC inspections as part of every furnace installation. Permit costs are included in the written estimate. On the rebate side, as a FortisBC Trade Ally we stay current on active incentive programs for high-efficiency heating equipment and handle the application paperwork. Rebate amounts and eligibility change periodically, so we outline what is currently available in your estimate so you can see the net cost before making a decision.
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