Heating Installation & Replacement in Coquitlam
Whether your old system finally quit or you're planning ahead before it does, installing a new furnace, boiler, or water heater is a bigger job than swapping one box for another. Sizing, venting, gas and electrical connections, and code compliance all have to be right, or you end up paying for it later.
KCs Plumbing, Heating & Drain Services has installed heating systems across Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities since 1993. We're a licensed gas-fitting company, so the whole job, gas, electrical, and mechanical, happens in-house.
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(604) 873-3753. Our emergency line is open 24 hours a day.
Installing or Replacing By System
- Hot water tank replacement — for cost factors and signs it's time, see our replacement cost guide and when to replace a hot water tank.
- Tankless water heater installation — including converting from a tank. See our tankless installation guide for what conversion actually involves.
- Electric water heater installation — for homes without natural gas access or where electric makes more sense.
- Furnace installation — gas and electric forced-air systems, sized to your home.
- Boiler installation — including hydronic and radiant floor heating.
Radiant Floor Heating and Boiler Systems
If your home uses hydronic heating, or you're considering radiant floors for a renovation or extension, a boiler system can supply both your hot water and your floor heat. It's a bigger upfront job than a standard furnace, but it's a genuinely different kind of comfort, and a well-maintained system lasts for decades. We've worked with construction companies as a subcontractor on radiant installs and are glad to quote a new one directly.
What a Proper Installation Involves
New heating equipment isn't one-size-fits-all. A correct installation means the right size for your home, safe removal and disposal of the old unit, code-compliant venting and connections, any required permits, and a full test before we leave. Gas installations legally require a licensed gas fitter and a permit in BC, that's not paperwork for its own sake, it's what keeps a gas leak or carbon monoxide risk out of your home.
Commercial Installations
We also install and maintain commercial boilers and furnaces for property managers and businesses, including setting up an ongoing maintenance contract if you want one.
Frequently Asked Questions
A typical residential job takes up to eight hours, depending on the unit and how accessible it is. We'll give you a realistic timeframe once we've assessed your home.
Do I Need a Permit for a New Furnace or Water Heater?
Gas work in BC legally requires a permit and a licensed gas fitter. We handle that as part of every gas installation.
Should I Repair or Replace My System?
It depends on age and the type of failure. Our heating repair page and water heater repair guide cover how to think about that decision.
Can You Convert My Tank Water Heater to Tankless?
Yes. It's a conversion rather than a simple swap, usually involving gas line resizing, new venting, and sometimes electrical work. Our tankless installation guide covers what to expect.
Do You Handle Commercial Heating Installations?
Yes, including boiler and furnace installs for property managers and businesses, with ongoing maintenance contracts available.
Get a Proper Installation, Done Once
A new heating system is a real investment. Call KCs Plumbing & Heating at (604) 873-3753 or request a free consultation online, and we'll size the right system for your home and budget.
Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burnaby, and New Westminster. Call (604) 873-3753 today. See our full range of heating services for everything we install and repair.
Written by Jack Japuncic, Master Plumber, founder of KCs Plumbing, Heating & Drain Services.
