Water Heaters

Water Heater Installation in Burnaby, BC

Tank and tankless water heater installation — correctly sized, properly vented, permitted and tested before we leave.

  • 4.8 on Google
  • Serving Burnaby since 1989
  • 0% financing for 12 months — OAC

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Tell us what you need in Burnaby and we'll come back to you the same business day.

Or call (604) 572-7944

Water Heater Installation for Burnaby homes

Sizing a system for Burnaby means designing against 0–3 °C winter lows and 22–26 °C summer highs — not a provincial average. Dense and vertical near Metrotown and Brentwood, with substantial stock of post-war bungalows and 1960s–80s homes through Capitol Hill, Burnaby Heights and Edmonds. We assess the house in front of us rather than working from a rule of thumb.

Water heating is typically the second-largest energy use in a home after space heating, and it's the one people only think about when it fails.

Water Heater Installation by Northwind Heating in Burnaby, BC

Our process

How installation works

  1. In-home assessment

    We measure the house rather than the old equipment — square footage, insulation, windows, orientation and layout.

  2. Load calculation

    Sizing comes from that assessment. Over-sizing is the single most common installation error and it costs you comfort and equipment life.

  3. Written quote

    Fixed pricing with the rebates you qualify for already applied, so you see the real number.

  4. Permitted installation

    We pull the municipal and gas permits, install to spec, and protect your floors while we work.

  5. Commissioning and walkthrough

    We test the system under load, balance it, and show you how to run it before we leave.

Local knowledge

What we watch for in Burnaby

Mild and coastal, though Burnaby Mountain and Capitol Hill sit high enough to hold snow and run several degrees colder than the valley floor around Metrotown.

  • A large share of Burnaby work is in stratas. Exterior condenser placement, noise limits and building envelope penetrations all need strata sign-off — we've done this often enough to know what the councils ask for.
  • Older Capitol Hill and Heights homes commonly have no existing ductwork, which makes a ductless mini-split the practical route to cooling without tearing up finished ceilings.
  • Elevation matters here: a system sized for Metrotown may be short on capacity for a home partway up Burnaby Mountain.

The City of Burnaby issues mechanical and building permits; gas fitting is regulated by Technical Safety BC. Strata buildings may require separate approval, which we help coordinate.

Save on your upgrade

Rebates & incentives you may qualify for

British Columbia has some of the most generous home-energy incentives in the country. We go through which ones you actually qualify for as part of the quote — and we handle the paperwork.

  • Up to $150

    FortisBC Appliance Maintenance Rebate

    FortisBC

    Rebate toward routine maintenance on qualifying natural gas heating equipment.

Rebate amounts shown are program maximums and change periodically. Eligibility depends on your home, your equipment and in some cases your household income — we confirm current terms before you commit to anything.

Brands we install and service

  • Condensing tankless water heaters and combi boilers.
  • Tank water heaters, electric and gas.

Reviews

Trusted by Burnaby homeowners

Rated 4.8 on Google — read them all.

  • ★★★★★

    A+ customer service! We've used them on both residential and commercial buildings and they have been consistently reliable on every job.
    Jill S. · Google
  • ★★★★★

    They did an excellent job. Very happy with the immediate response and the quality of the repair — no upselling, just a straight answer.
    Mark T. · Google
  • ★★★★★

    Rank up there in the number one spot. Journeyman-level work, friendly crew, and they left the place cleaner than they found it.
    Robert H. · Google
  • ★★★★★

    I cannot recommend this company enough. Professional, timely, affordable — everything you want when you are dealing with something as important as your home's heating.
    Lindsay H. · Google
  • ★★★★★

    Our experience from installation to post-installation service has been amazing. The crew was tidy, on time, and walked us through the whole system before they left.
    Ashish S. · Google
  • ★★★★★

    Technician was great. Diagnosed the problem and fixed it the same visit. Awesome customer service from the first phone call.
    Bon. · Google

FAQ

Water Heater Installation in Burnaby — common questions

Tank or tankless?

Tankless costs more up front but never runs out and lasts roughly twice as long. Tank units are cheaper to install and simpler to service. Household size and hot water habits decide it more than anything else.

How long does it take?

A like-for-like tank swap is usually a few hours. A first-time tankless conversion takes longer — it needs new venting and often a gas line upgrade.

Do you actually serve Burnaby?

Yes — Burnaby is a regular part of our service area. About 35 minutes from Surrey depending on bridge traffic. We cover Metrotown, Brentwood, Edmonds, Capitol Hill and the surrounding areas.

Is there anything specific about water heater installation in Burnaby?

A large share of Burnaby work is in stratas. Exterior condenser placement, noise limits and building envelope penetrations all need strata sign-off — we've done this often enough to know what the councils ask for.

Do I need a permit in Burnaby?

The City of Burnaby issues mechanical and building permits; gas fitting is regulated by Technical Safety BC. Strata buildings may require separate approval, which we help coordinate.

Need water heater installation in Burnaby?

Call us and speak to someone who can book you in. About 35 minutes from Surrey depending on bridge traffic.

Request a quote for water heater installation in Burnaby

Tell us what you need and we’ll get back to you — usually the same business day.

Or call (604) 572-7944