Heating & Boiler Services

Heating & Boiler Services Across Greater Vancouver

A failed heating system in a Vancouver winter is more than an inconvenience — for elderly residents and young children, it can become a health emergency within hours. Main Drain Mechanical provides fast, reliable heating and boiler services throughout Greater Vancouver, with same-day dispatch for no-heat emergencies and 24/7 availability when temperatures drop overnight.

Our Red Seal certified technicians service and install all major brands of residential and light commercial boilers, in-floor radiant heating systems, hydronic baseboard systems, and combination heating and hot water systems. Whether you need an annual tune-up, a mid-winter emergency repair, or a full system replacement, we have the expertise and inventory to get your heat back on fast.

Heating & Boiler Services We Provide

• Boiler repair — diagnose and repair all boiler makes and models including Navien, Viessmann, Weil-McLain, Burnham, Crown, and Slant-Fin; most parts stocked on our trucks
• Boiler installation and replacement — high-efficiency condensing boiler installations sized properly for your home and eligible for FortisBC rebates
• Annual boiler tune-up and maintenance — combustion analysis, heat exchanger inspection, burner cleaning, expansion tank check, and safety control testing to keep your system running efficiently all winter
• In-floor radiant heating repair and installation — hydronic radiant floor systems installed, pressure tested, and balanced; leak detection and repair in existing systems without tearing up the entire floor
• Hydronic baseboard heating service — bleeding radiators, replacing zone valves, rebalancing the system, and repairing noisy pipes for even, quiet heat throughout the home
• Combination heating and hot water systems — combi-boilers provide both space heating and domestic hot water from a single unit; we install and service all major combi-boiler brands
• Heating system controls and thermostats — upgrade to smart thermostats, zone controls, and programmable controls for better comfort and lower energy bills
• Expansion tank replacement — a waterlogged expansion tank causes pressure relief valve leaks and premature pump failure; we check and replace expansion tanks on every service call

Signs Your Boiler or Heating System Needs Attention

Heating systems often give warning signs before they fail completely. Catch problems early to avoid a cold house and an emergency repair bill:

• Banging, knocking, or whistling noises from the boiler or pipes (often caused by scale buildup or low flow)
• Uneven heating — some rooms warm, others cold — indicating a zone valve or balancing issue
• Boiler pressure gauge frequently in the red zone or pressure relief valve dripping
• Yellow or orange pilot flame instead of blue (indicates incomplete combustion — a safety concern)
• Heating system cycling on and off more frequently than usual
• Higher gas bills without a change in usage pattern
• Radiators that stay cold even after bleeding

High-Efficiency Boiler Upgrades and FortisBC Rebates

Replacing an aging boiler with a modern high-efficiency condensing unit can cut your heating bills by 20 to 30 percent. Many installations qualify for FortisBC rebates of up to $1,000. We handle the rebate paperwork and can walk you through the available models, payback periods, and financing options before you commit to anything. Our goal is to match you with the right system for your home and your budget — not the most expensive one.

Available 24/7 for No-Heat Emergencies

No-heat calls are dispatched around the clock, including evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays. Our technicians carry the most common boiler parts and ignition components on their trucks so that most emergency repairs are completed in a single visit. We serve Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Delta, Coquitlam, and Port Moody. Call (778) 239-9199 any time.