#1125-4871 Shell Road, Richmond, B.C. V6X 3Z6
Mon-Fri 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM, Sat 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
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#1125-4871 Shell Road, Richmond, B.C. V6X 3Z6
Mon-Fri 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM, Sat 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM

Heating System Design & Diagnostics

Our Specialties

Heating System Design & Diagnostics

Boilers, hydronic systems and gas heating, properly diagnosed, designed, installed and commissioned by certified specialists for residential and commercial properties.

Class A Gas Certified High-Efficiency Boilers Rinnai PRO Network Member 24/7 No-Heat Service
Finished mechanical room with a Rinnai high-efficiency boiler, zone controls and copper piping installed by VIA
We are heating specialists

A heating system is more than a boiler on the wall. We design, install and tune the whole system: the boiler, piping, zones and controls.

Any contractor can swap one box for another. A heating specialist looks at the whole system first. We check how the home or building actually uses heat, how the zones are piped and what's failing before we quote. Then we size, install, permit and commission the equipment so it runs quietly and efficiently for years.

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Sized to the building

Boiler output is matched to your existing heating load and hot water demand, not oversized out of habit. A right-sized boiler cycles less and lasts longer.

02

Class A Gas Certified

Our Gas A licence covers high-input boilers and commercial plants above Gas B limits, so one team handles the full project.

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Diagnosed before quoted

We use thermal imaging, combustion analyzers and pressure testing to find the real cause, so you pay for the right fix the first time.

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Permitted & commissioned

We pull gas permits, coordinate inspections, test combustion on start-up and register the manufacturer warranty for you.

What we do

Complete heating services, from one boiler to a full mechanical room

Our heating services include:

  • High-efficiency condensing boiler replacement
  • Combi boilers for heating and instant hot water
  • Boilers paired with indirect hot water tanks
  • Hydronic zoning: zone valves, circulators and manifolds
  • Radiant in-floor heating diagnosis and balancing
  • Outdoor reset and smart boiler controls
  • Commercial boiler plants and factory start-up
  • Annual maintenance, flushing and combustion testing
  • Warranty repairs with manufacturer support
  • Furnace and dual-fuel heat pump upgrades
Wall-hung boiler with neatly run copper heating supply and return piping
Circulator pump and zone piping on a hydronic heating system
Multi-zone hydronic heating system with zone controls above the boiler
Case in point

From an aging boiler to a clean, high-efficiency mechanical room

The homeowner's original wall-hung boiler had reached the end of its life. On day one we restored domestic hot water. Then we replaced the boiler with a Rinnai IP120S condensing boiler, reworked the piping layout and handed over a tidy, labelled system with a live controller.

After: new Rinnai IP120S high-efficiency boiler with reworked copper piping and zone controlsBefore: old wall-hung boiler and piping at the end of its service lifeBeforeAfter

Drag the arrow to compare the original boiler with the new Rinnai IP120S, reworked piping and zone controls.

VancouverResidential
October 2026Completed
Boiler replacementHeating only
Rinnai IP120S120,000 BTU condensing
Diagnostics in action

We find the problem before we quote the fix

Cold rooms, short cycling, leaks and error codes all have a cause. We use the same specialized diagnostic tools on heating systems that we're known for in leak detection.

Thermal imaging camera scanning an older boiler during a heating inspection

Thermal imaging

We scan boilers, piping and heat exchangers to spot overheating, blockages and failing components.

Thermal image showing radiant in-floor heating loops under a floor

Radiant floor mapping

We see in-floor loops without lifting a tile, so we can confirm even heat, find cold zones and trace leaks.

Combustion analyzer reading CO, CO2 and excess air on a commercial boiler

Combustion analysis

Every start-up and tune-up is verified with a combustion analyzer for safe, efficient burning.

How we work

Clear, concise and professional, from first visit to final start-up

Inspect

On-site assessment of your existing boiler, piping, zones, venting and gas supply.

Quote with options

A clear written quote, often with options: heating only, boiler with indirect tank, or combi.

Permit & install

Gas permit, clean installation and protection of your home or building during the work.

Commission

Combustion testing, control set-up, inspection sign-off and warranty registration.

Maintain

Annual maintenance and fast service when you need it, including 24/7 no-heat calls.

Commercial high-efficiency boiler plant in a Vancouver multi-unit building
Residential & commercial

Heating for homes, multi-unit buildings and commercial properties

From single-family homes to non-profit housing and commercial buildings, we install and maintain boiler plants of every size. Our Class A gas certification lets us work on high-input boilers beyond Gas B limits.

On commercial projects we run factory start-up with the manufacturer's technicians, complete combustion tests and start-up forms, coordinate with Technical Safety BC and stay on as the service contractor afterward.

"Clear, Concise and Professional. No surprises."

The VIA standard on every heating project

Wall-hung Rinnai condensing boiler installed by VIA
Rinnai PRO Network Member

Rinnai heating-only boilers, combi boilers and tankless water heaters

As a Rinnai PRO Network member, we work closely with Rinnai on training, commercial start-up and warranty support. See the models we recommend and the Rinnai projects we've completed.

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FAQ

Heating questions we hear most

Should I replace my boiler or repair it?

It depends on age, condition and parts availability. We'll diagnose the system first and tell you honestly whether a repair is worth it. If replacement makes more sense, we'll explain why and give you options.

What's the difference between a heating-only boiler and a combi boiler?

A heating-only (solo) boiler heats your home and can be paired with an indirect tank for hot water. A combi boiler heats your home and makes instant hot water in one wall-hung unit, so you don't need a separate tank.

How do you size a new boiler?

We start from your existing heating capacity and how the building actually performs, then adjust for zones, radiant floors and hot water needs. Most high-efficiency boilers also modulate, so they can turn down on milder days.

Do you handle permits and inspections?

Yes. We pull the gas permit, coordinate the inspection, commission the equipment and register the manufacturer warranty.

Do you offer emergency no-heat service?

Yes. For urgent no-heat or leaking boiler issues in Metro Vancouver, call our 24/7 line at 1-778-998-5889.

No heat, or planning a replacement?

Talk to a heating specialist today. We serve residential and commercial properties across Metro Vancouver.