Heating System

What this is: how your primary heat source works — gas furnace, heat pump (air-source ductless or ducted), electric baseboard, or boiler — covering safety, maintenance, replacement decisions, and BC rebates for any BC home including strata units.
Not: cooling (see cooling-ac (Home Systems)); thermostat programming (see thermostat (Home Systems)); filter service (see hvac-filters (Home Systems)); combustion gas venting details (see gas-appliance-venting (Home Systems)); CO and smoke detectors (see smoke-co-detectors (Home Systems)); duct systems (see ducts (Home Systems)).
Figures: 2025–26 Metro Vancouver estimates — get your own quotes. Fuel type and home type are both covered.

Bottom line

The rule (tripwire)

If you smell gas or hear CO alarm → evacuate immediately and call FortisBC 1-800-663-9911. Do not stop to investigate. Do not go back in.
If you have any gas heating appliance and your CO detector goes off or any occupant shows flu-like symptoms without illness (headache, nausea, dizziness) → treat it as CO poisoning. Evacuate, call 911. A cracked heat exchanger is colourless and odourless — the detector is your only warning.
If your furnace is 15–20 years old → start planning replacement before it fails. An emergency winter call costs more than a planned swap, and an aging furnace near end-of-life can develop heat exchanger cracks that produce CO.
Any gas furnace or boiler service, repair, or replacement must be done by a licensed gas fitter employed by a TSBC-licensed gas contractor. Strata owners cannot pull homeowner gas permits — a licensed contractor must pull the permit on your behalf.¹
For the heat-pump electrification decision (switching from gas or electric baseboard): this crosses both thresholds — irreversible AND >$500 — so it earns full The Decision Lifecycle treatment; see the replace-vs-repair section and the rebate overview below.

Recurring upkeep

Gas furnace or boiler: annual service by a licensed gas fitter, ideally before heating season (September–October). Includes heat exchanger inspection, burner check, CO measurement, and flue inspection. Cost: $129-$ 250 in Metro Vancouver.²
Heat pump: annual service by a certified HVAC technician. Includes refrigerant check, coil cleaning, electrical connections. Same annual rhythm.
Filters: check monthly; replace on schedule — see hvac-filters (Home Systems) for schedule by filter type. A clogged filter is the most common source of poor heating performance.

One-time setup

Find and vet a TSBC-licensed HVAC/gas fitter contractor before you need one. An emergency-call contractor during a cold snap costs more and may not pull permits. Fill the named-resource card under Who to call.
Confirm with your strata (if applicable) where the heating system boundary is. In-suite forced-air furnace or heat pump = your responsibility. Central building boiler or common-area air handler = strata’s responsibility.
If you’re on gas and considering switching to a heat pump, check rebate eligibility before you get quotes. Rebate programs are time-limited and contractor-dependent — verify current amounts at BC Hydro and the CleanBC program.³⁴

Standing facts

Gas work in a strata requires a licensed contractor to pull the TSBC permit. Strata owners are ineligible for homeowner gas permits.¹
Heat pumps are now the BC default for new construction and retrofits under the BC Step Code and CleanBC. Most BC HVAC contractors can install cold-climate mini-splits or ducted systems.
A gas furnace rated 96%+ AFUE qualifies for FortisBC furnace rebates (up to ~$700) if staying gas.⁵ Heat-pump conversions unlock larger rebates — see the cost section below.

How it works — the one thing that matters

For a gas furnace: the burner ignites natural gas; combustion gases (including CO) travel through a sealed heat exchanger made of metal coils. Return air from your home flows around the outside of that exchanger, picks up the heat, and is pushed through the ducts by the blower. The combustion gases stay sealed inside the exchanger and vent outdoors through the flue. The heat exchanger is the physical barrier between the combustion gases and your breathing air. When that barrier cracks — which happens as the furnace ages and the metal cycles through thermal expansion — combustion gases including CO can leak into your duct system and home. This is why:

Annual service by a licensed gas fitter always includes a heat exchanger inspection and CO measurement.²
A CO detector near the furnace and on sleeping floors is not optional — it is the only warning you get when the exchanger fails.²
A cracked heat exchanger on a furnace near end-of-life almost always means replacement, not repair.

For a heat pump: instead of burning fuel, a heat pump moves heat using refrigerant — extracting warmth from outdoor air (even at –20°C for cold-climate models) and pumping it inside. Coefficient of Performance (COP) of 2–4 means the system delivers 2–4 units of heat for every 1 unit of electricity used. HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor) is the annual-average measure: BC Hydro requires HSPF ≥10 for full rebate eligibility.³ Modern cold-climate heat pumps maintain meaningful heating capacity down to –25°C, making them viable across BC — including Metro Vancouver winters.

So what: the heating system choice determines your fuel cost, CO risk profile, and maintenance regime for the next 15–20 years. Gas = high heat output, CO risk, combustion complexity, and a licensed gas fitter for any service. Heat pump = no CO risk, lower operating cost with BC electricity rates, higher install cost, rebate-eligible. → CO-Is-the-Load-Bearing-Hazard-of-Any-Gas-Heating-System (Home Systems)

What goes wrong, and the warning signs

Watch for	What it means
Yellow or flickering burner flame (should be steady blue)	Incomplete combustion — potential heat exchanger problem; call a gas fitter
Soot marks around the furnace or on vents	Combustion gases escaping the heat exchanger — evacuate and call
Chemical or formaldehyde-like smell when furnace runs	Heat exchanger breach; CO may be present — evacuate and call
CO detector alarm	CO present in the home — evacuate immediately, call 911
Flu-like symptoms (headache, nausea, dizziness) when heating is on	Possible CO poisoning; evacuate and call 911
No heat or weak heat output	Many causes — clogged filter (check first), failed igniter, blower motor, gas valve
Furnace short-cycles (runs briefly and stops)	Overheating safety limit triggered, often by a clogged filter — check filter first
Unusual banging, squealing, or rattling	Blower motor, belt, or duct expansion — not safety-critical but warrants service
Gas smell (rotten egg / sulphur)	Gas leak — evacuate and call FortisBC 1-800-663-9911 immediately
Heat pump icing over outdoors in winter	Normal in defrost mode; abnormal if it stays frozen and loses heating capacity
Heat pump not heating adequately in cold weather	May be undersized for cold temps, or refrigerant issue — call HVAC technician

What actually fails (the load-bearing failures):

Cracked heat exchanger — the dominant CO safety failure on aging gas furnaces. Not visible without a camera inspection. Develops after 15–20 years of thermal cycling. Result: CO in your living air. Repair cost often approaches replacement cost; typically the trigger to replace.
Igniter failure — the most common repair on modern furnaces (hot-surface igniters). Repairable, ~ $150-$ 300. Not a safety issue on its own.
Blower motor failure — no air movement; furnace overheats and shuts down. Repairable, ~ $400-$ 800.
Heat pump refrigerant leak — system loses heating capacity. Requires a certified refrigerant technician to locate, repair, and recharge. Indicative of age or poor original installation.
Gas valve failure — furnace runs but no heat. Repairable, ~ $300-$ 600.

When to replace vs repair

What you see	Do this
Cracked heat exchanger confirmed by inspection	Replace furnace — CO risk; repair cost typically approaches full replacement
Furnace is 15–20+ years old, any significant repair needed	Replace — the 50% rule: if repair > 50% of replacement cost, replace
Furnace under 10 years old, one serviceable part failed	Repair — unit is sound; repair is the right call
Heat pump not heating efficiently, under 10 years	Repair — refrigerant leak or component failure; repairable
Heat pump 15+ years old, major component failure	Replace — consider upgrading to cold-climate model with current rebates
Gas system, considering switch to heat pump	Plan at next scheduled replacement — or sooner if rebates are compelling; don’t do this in an emergency
New gas furnace for a gas home staying gas	High-efficiency (96%+ AFUE) standard — qualifies for FortisBC rebate up to ~$700⁵

Verdict — the irreversible, high-cost decision: furnace or heat pump replacement crosses both thresholds (irreversible + > $500— t y p i c a ll y$ 4,000–$18,000+ depending on system type). This earns full The Decision Lifecycle treatment: get 2–3 written quotes, confirm permit inclusions, check rebate eligibility before signing, and do not decide under emergency pressure on a cold night.

The gas-to-heat-pump switch is a one-way door: once you remove the gas furnace, reinstalling gas later means a new permit, new appliance, and potentially new gas line work. Research the rebate stack and your strata rules (if applicable) before committing. → Furnace-Replacement-Is-an-Irreversible-High-Cost-Decision (Home Systems)

Typical cost (BC / Metro Vancouver)

Gas furnace — replacement (standard or high-efficiency)

Tier	What’s included	Range	Sources
DIY / parts only	Not applicable — gas work requires a licensed gas fitter; no DIY permitted in BC for gas appliances	—	¹ — indicative (limited sources)
Basic	Like-for-like swap, labour, minimal extras; permit sometimes excluded — confirm	$3, 000-$ 5,000	⁶⁷⁸
Standard	High-efficiency furnace (95–98% AFUE) + permit + venting modifications (often required for high-efficiency models) + haul-away; the default for any strata or permitted job	$4, 500-$ 9,000	⁶⁷⁸⁹
Premium / complex	Large home, ductwork modifications, new gas line work, or switching fuel type at same time	$9, 000-$ 12,500+	⁷⁸ — indicative (limited sources)

FortisBC offers furnace rebates up to ~$700 for eligible high-efficiency natural gas furnaces (95%+ AFUE).⁵ These are smaller than heat pump rebates — see below.

Heat pump — new installation (ductless mini-split or ducted central)

Tier	What’s included	Range	Sources
Single-zone ductless mini-split	1 outdoor unit + 1 indoor head, installation, permit, basic electrical	$4, 000-$ 7,000	¹⁰¹¹¹²
Multi-zone ductless (2–4 zones)	1 outdoor unit + 2–4 indoor heads, installation, permit, electrical	$7, 000-$ 18,000	¹⁰¹¹¹²
Ducted central heat pump	Whole-home ducted system, installation, permit, electrical	$8, 000-$ 18,000	¹¹¹² — indicative (limited sources)
Dual-fuel hybrid (heat pump + gas furnace backup)	Heat pump + existing or new gas furnace, installation, permits	$8, 000-$ 16,000	¹¹¹³ — indicative (limited sources)

Available rebates (verify current amounts before signing a contract — programs change):

BC Hydro: up to $4, 000 f or w h o l e - h o m e h e a t in g (\geq 100$ 1,500 for partial (≥50% of load); must replace all-electric system and use an HPCN contractor.³
CleanBC income-qualified stream: up to $16,000 for income-eligible households.⁴
FortisBC dual-fuel rebate: $5, 000 f or a dd in g ah e a tp u m pt o an e x i s t in gg a s f u r na ce (d u a l - f u e l h y b r i d); in co m e - q u a l i f i e d : u pt o$ 15,000. Standard program applied through December 2025; check current availability.¹³
Electrical panel upgrade (if required): up to $5,000 additional rebate stacks on top of heat pump rebate.⁴

Metro Vancouver runs at the higher end of BC ranges. A heat pump install that requires a panel upgrade adds $2, 000-$ 5,000 to every number above. Get 2–3 written quotes — confirm permit, BC Hydro/FortisBC electrical coordination, and rebate contractor registration (HPCN) before signing.

Annual maintenance — gas furnace or heat pump

Service	What’s included	Range	Sources
Annual furnace tune-up	Inspection, cleaning, CO check, safety controls — licensed gas fitter	$129-$ 250	¹⁴¹⁵ — indicative (limited sources)
Heat pump annual service	Coil cleaning, refrigerant check, electrical inspection — HVAC technician	$100-$ 200	¹⁵ — indicative (limited sources)

How to maintain it — the procedures

Procedure: Annual gas furnace service — every year, pre-heating season (September–October)

Why: a cracked heat exchanger produces CO — the silent, lethal failure. Annual service by a licensed gas fitter is the only way to catch it before CO reaches your living space. Technical Safety BC’s gas-appliance service bulletin is explicit: servicing must be done by a certified gas fitter employed by a TSBC-licensed gas contractor.²

This is a pro-only task. The procedure here is: recognize the need + hire correctly.

You’ll need: a TSBC-licensed HVAC/gas contractor (see Who to call); a booked appointment; ~1.5–2 hours.

Book the appointment for September or October — before cold weather demand peaks. Use your named-resource card.
MUST confirm the contractor is a certified gas fitter employed by a TSBC-licensed gas contractor. Ask for their TSBC certification wallet card if not previously verified.
At the appointment, ensure the technician:
- Inspects and cleans the burner assembly
- Inspects the heat exchanger (visually and with a camera if the furnace is >10 years old)
- MUST measure CO levels — this is listed explicitly in the TSBC service bulletin²
- Checks and tests safety controls (pressure switch, limit switch, igniter)
- Inspects the venting and flue for blockages or corrosion
- Tests thermostat communication and heating cycle
Request a written service report noting any deficiencies found.

Done when: you have a written service report, the furnace fires on demand, CO level measured at 0 ppm during normal operation (not during flue startup transient).

Stop and call a pro if (any time, not just during scheduled service):

CO detector activates
Yellow or flickering flame
Soot marks appear near the furnace or vents
Chemical / formaldehyde-like smell when furnace is running
Gas smell — evacuate, call FortisBC 1-800-663-9911

Procedure: Monthly filter check and visual walk-by — every month

Why: a clogged filter is the most common cause of poor heating performance and furnace short-cycling. The visual walk-by catches early warning signs between annual service appointments.

You’ll need: 5 minutes; possibly a replacement filter.

Check the air filter (location: in the return-air slot near the furnace, or in a wall/ceiling return grille). If visibly grey and clogged, replace it. See hvac-filters (Home Systems) for the right replacement interval by filter type.
Listen: any banging, squealing, or rattling when the furnace or heat pump runs?
Smell: any chemical, burning, or sulphur smell near the furnace or vents?
Look at the furnace: any soot marks, corrosion, or moisture?

Done when: filter is clean or replaced; no unusual sounds or smells.

Stop and call a pro if: any smell of gas or burning chemical; CO detector activates; furnace runs but produces no heat after a filter check.

Procedure: Heat pump outdoor unit seasonal check — twice a year (spring + fall)

Why: debris around the outdoor coil restricts airflow and reduces efficiency. Ice in defrost mode is normal; ice that doesn’t clear is not.

You’ll need: garden hose; 15 minutes.

MUST turn off the heat pump at the thermostat before working near the outdoor unit.
Clear leaves, debris, and vegetation from around the unit — maintain 12–24 inches of clearance on all sides.
Gently rinse the outdoor coil fins with a garden hose from top to bottom (do not use a pressure washer — it bends the fins).
In winter: check that the unit is not buried in snow or ice. A fully iced-over unit that won’t defrost within 1–2 hours needs service.
Restore thermostat settings.

Done when: coil is clear, unit runs smoothly, no sustained ice buildup.

Stop and call a pro if: unit is persistently iced over (not defrosting on its own), or airflow sounds obstructed even after clearing debris.

Maintenance calendar:

Monthly: check air filter; 5-minute visual/smell/sound check at the furnace or heat pump.

Annually — September/October (before heating season): licensed gas fitter service for any gas appliance; HVAC technician service for heat pump. Book in summer to avoid fall rush.

Spring and fall: clear outdoor heat pump unit of debris; check refrigerant lines for frost or damage.

At 15 years (gas furnace): shift from “maintain” to “plan proactive replacement.” Get quotes before the furnace fails — emergency winter replacements cost more and give you no time to compare heat-pump rebate options.

Before any heating upgrade: verify current rebate eligibility at BC Hydro + CleanBC and confirm contractor is HPCN-registered before signing.

Strata reality

In-suite unit is yours; central building plant is strata’s.

In a BC strata, the heating responsibility split follows this pattern:

In-suite gas furnace, electric baseboard, or ductless mini-split — the equipment inside your unit is your strata lot. You are responsible for maintaining, servicing, and replacing it under Standard Bylaw 2, unless your registered bylaws explicitly shift responsibility to the corporation. Check your bylaws.
Central boiler, common-area air handlers, shared hydronic loop — these are common property or common assets. The strata corporation maintains and replaces them; depreciation reserves should account for the system life.¹⁶
Strata council approval for alterations: under Standard Bylaw 8, installing a new heating system (e.g., adding a ductless mini-split where none existed) that involves penetrating a common wall or altering limited common property may require strata council approval before work begins. Confirm with your strata manager before signing a contract.

The permit line for strata owners:

You cannot pull a homeowner gas permit in BC — strata owners are explicitly excluded by TSBC.¹
All gas work requires a licensed contractor who applies for the TSBC permit on your behalf.
A heat pump installation that requires electrical work to common property also needs strata approval.

Strata and heat pump upgrades: if you want to add a ductless mini-split, the outdoor unit typically mounts to limited common property (the exterior wall or balcony). This usually requires strata council approval and may require the unit to match building aesthetics (especially important in newer strata developments). Confirm with your strata manager before getting quotes.

SPA provisions relevant here:

SPA s. 72 — strata corporation’s duty to repair and maintain common property
Standard Bylaw 2 — owner’s duty to maintain their strata lot
Standard Bylaw 8 — owner must get strata council approval for alterations to common / limited common property

When you hire someone

Ask:

Are you a certified gas fitter (Class A or B) employed by a TSBC-licensed gas contractor? (For any gas work — ask for their TSBC wallet card.)
Are you registered in the Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN)? (Required for BC Hydro and CleanBC rebates.)
Will you pull the TSBC permit for gas work or the building permit for electrical/structural work?
Is this quote “all-in” — permit, haul-away, venting modifications for high-efficiency, electrical work?
For heat pump installs: will you do a heat-load calculation (CSA F280)? (Required for BC Hydro whole-home rebate.)
Is rebate paperwork handled by you, or do I submit it myself?
What warranty covers equipment and labour?

Verify the work:

TSBC permit number issued before gas work begins
Inspection passed and documented (gas permit work requires inspection)
For heat pump: unit appears on BC Hydro’s eligible heat pump list; efficiency ratings confirmed (HSPF ≥10, SEER ≥16 for rebate eligibility)
No gas smell after reinstating the gas supply
CO detector reads 0 ppm after furnace is fired and running normally (ask the technician to measure in front of you)
All vents and flue connections secured and checked for leaks
Rebate registration confirmed (contractor registers with BC Hydro/HPCN on your behalf, or provides the form reference)

Who to call

HVAC contractor / licensed gas fitter (TSBC-certified) → vendor-roster (Home Systems). Fill: company name, phone, TSBC licence class, HPCN registration status, notes on availability and strata permit experience.
FortisBC (gas emergency line): 1-800-663-9911 — 24/7 for any gas smell or CO concern.
BC Hydro (rebate program) → vendor-roster (Home Systems). Fill: HPCN contractor contact + BC Hydro rebate application reference number once a heat pump is installed.
Insurer / broker → insurance-warranties (Home Systems). Fill: policy number, and written confirmation of what happens if an aging gas appliance causes a CO incident or fire.
Strata manager → Strata MOC. Fill: process for strata council approval of HVAC alterations, and whether any heat pump aesthetic restrictions apply.

Sources

Idea Compass

North: Where this comes from

HVAC (Home Systems) — parent system
CO-Is-the-Load-Bearing-Hazard-of-Any-Gas-Heating-System (Home Systems) — the physics of combustion that defines the safety line
The Decision Lifecycle — the replace-vs-repair + heat pump upgrade decision framework

East: Tensions / failure

Furnace-Replacement-Is-an-Irreversible-High-Cost-Decision (Home Systems) — the high-stakes decision this component forces
gas-appliance-venting (Home Systems) — venting failure is how CO enters the home
smoke-co-detectors (Home Systems) — the safety hardware that makes CO survivable

South: Where this leads

hvac-filters (Home Systems) — filter service is the highest-frequency owner task
thermostat (Home Systems) — the control layer above the heating system
cooling-ac (Home Systems) — heat pumps are both heating and cooling; the AC note covers the cooling side
vendor-roster (Home Systems) — the HVAC/gas fitter named-resource card
finance-replacement-reserves (Home Systems) — furnace/heat pump replacement is a major planned expense

West: What’s similar

water-heater (Home Systems) — same gas-permit pattern; same strata responsibility structure; same CO risk from a failed gas appliance
Heat-Pump-Is-the-BC-Default-for-Heating-Upgrades — Rebate-and-Efficiency-Logic (Home Systems) — the electrification shift this note routes to for the upgrade decision
ducts (Home Systems) — ducts are the distribution layer that determines whether a ducted heat pump or furnace can work

Technical Safety BC, the BC gas-safety regulator — Homeowner Gas Permits: strata owners cannot obtain homeowner permits; all gas work requires a licensed contractor to apply — https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca/apply-for/permits/homeowner-permits/homeowner-gas-permits ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴
Technical Safety BC, the BC gas-safety regulator — Information Bulletin: Annual Servicing for Gas Appliances; confirms CO risk, annual service requirement, and that only a TSBC-certified gas fitter may service gas appliances — https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca/regulatory-resources/regulatory-notices/information-bulletin-annual-servicing-gas-appliances ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴ ↩⁵
BC Hydro, the provincial electric utility — Heat Pump Rebate Program: up to $4, 000 f or w h o l e - h o m e (\geq 100$ 1,500 for partial; HSPF ≥10, SEER ≥16 required; HPCN contractor mandatory — https://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/residential/rebates-programs/home-renovation/renovating-heating-system.html ↩ ↩² ↩³
Western Pacific HVAC, a Metro Vancouver HVAC company — CleanBC Heat Pump Rebates 2026: summary of current stacking opportunities (BC Hydro + CleanBC + income-qualified stream up to $16, 000; p an e l u p g r a d e u pt o$ 5,000 additional) — https://westernpacifichvac.com/cleanbc-heat-pump-rebates-2026-the-complete-stacking-guide-for-bc-homeowners/ ↩ ↩² ↩³
Monolith Housing / Vanheat Services — Furnace and boiler rebates in BC 2025: FortisBC offers rebates up to ~$700 for high-efficiency (95%+ AFUE) natural gas furnaces — https://monohousing.com/rebates-grants/furnace-and-boiler-rebates-in-bc/ ↩ ↩² ↩³
Whyte Mechanical, a Metro Vancouver HVAC company — 2026 furnace replacement cost in Vancouver: $3, 000-$ 7,500 range (standard efficiency $3, 000-$ 4,500; high-efficiency $4, 500-$ 7,500); labour $1, 000-$ 2,500; permit $150-$ 300 — https://www.whytemechanical.ca/blogs/2026-furnace-replacement-cost-in-vancouver-what-to-expect-and-how-to-budget ↩ ↩²
RenovateIndex.ca — Vancouver furnace replacement cost estimator 2026: typical project $6, 800 (r an g e$ 4,350– $11, 750); l ab o u r$ 1,500– $2, 800; v e n t in g an d g a s l in e$ 400– $1, 200; p er mi t s$ 150–$250 — https://www.renovateindex.ca/furnace-replacement-cost-vancouver ↩ ↩² ↩³
BCRC Heating, a Metro Vancouver HVAC company — natural gas furnace installed cost $2, 800-$ 9,500; labour 4–8 hours at $75-$ 150/hr; old unit removal ~$225 — https://bcrcheating.com/how-much-does-a-new-furnace-cost/ ↩ ↩² ↩³
Whyte Mechanical — 2026 new furnace cost Vancouver: complete installation $5, 500-$ 12,500+; equipment $2, 500-$ 6,000+; labour $1, 500-$ 5,000 — https://www.whytemechanical.ca/blogs/how-much-does-a-new-furnace-cost-in-vancouver-2026 ↩
ROMA Heating & Cooling, a Greater Vancouver HVAC company — Ductless Mini-Split Cost Vancouver 2026: single-zone $4, 000-$ 7,000+; two-zone $7, 000-$ 11,000+; three to four zones $11, 000-$ 18,000+; includes equipment, labour, permits, electrical — https://romaheating.ca/ductless-mini-split-cost-vancouver/ ↩ ↩²
Blueridge HVAC, a Surrey/Vancouver HVAC company — Heat Pump Installation Cost BC 2026: single-zone ductless $3, 500-$ 6,000; multi-zone ductless $7, 000-$ 18,000+; ducted central $7, 000-$ 12,000; hybrid dual-fuel $8, 000-$ 16,000 — https://blueridgehvac.ca/heat-pump-cost-bc/ ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴
HeatPumpLocator.ca — Heat pump installation costs BC 2026: single-zone ductless $3, 500-$ 6,000; multi-zone ductless $8, 000-$ 15,000; ducted central $8, 000-$ 18,000; after-rebates range $1, 000-$ 11,000 depending on program eligibility — https://heatpumplocator.com/canada/guides/cost-heat-pump-installation-bc ↩ ↩² ↩³
FortisBC, the provincial gas utility — Dual Fuel Heating System Rebate: $5, 000 f or a dd in g ah e a tp u m pt o a g a s f u r na ce (s t an d a r d); in co m e - q u a l i f i e d u pt o$ 15,000; availability subject to program funding and deadlines — https://www.fortisbc.com/rebates/detail/dual-fuel-heating-system-rebate-electric-heat-pump-combined-with-gas-furnace ↩ ↩²
Vanheat Services, a Metro Vancouver HVAC company — annual furnace tune-up $129 (21-point inspection; licensed gas fitter); repair cost ranges by component — https://vanheatservices.com/furnace-tune-up-vancouver-heating-safety-starts-here/ ↩
Vanheat Services, a Metro Vancouver HVAC company — Annual furnace maintenance cost overview; tune-up $129-$ 250 typical in BC — https://vanheatservices.com/annual-furnace-maintenance-cost/ ↩ ↩²
Province of BC, BC government — Division of repair duties in a strata: owner responsible for strata lot (Standard Bylaw 2); strata responsible for common property and assets (SPA s. 72) — https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/strata-housing/operating-a-strata/repairs-and-maintenance/division-of-repair-duties ↩

Kai Mallari's Notes'

Explorer

heating-system (Home Systems)

Heating System

Bottom line

How it works — the one thing that matters

What goes wrong, and the warning signs

When to replace vs repair

Typical cost (BC / Metro Vancouver)

How to maintain it — the procedures

Procedure: Annual gas furnace service — every year, pre-heating season (September–October)

Procedure: Monthly filter check and visual walk-by — every month

Procedure: Heat pump outdoor unit seasonal check — twice a year (spring + fall)

Strata reality

When you hire someone

Who to call

Sources

Idea Compass

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Table of Contents

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Kai Mallari's Notes'

Explorer

heating-system (Home Systems)

Heating System

Bottom line

How it works — the one thing that matters

What goes wrong, and the warning signs

When to replace vs repair

Typical cost (BC / Metro Vancouver)

How to maintain it — the procedures

Procedure: Annual gas furnace service — every year, pre-heating season (September–October)

Procedure: Monthly filter check and visual walk-by — every month

Procedure: Heat pump outdoor unit seasonal check — twice a year (spring + fall)

Strata reality

When you hire someone

Who to call

Sources

Idea Compass

Footnotes

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Table of Contents

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