Boilers & Radiant Heat · Chilliwack, BC
Boilers & Radiant Heat in Chilliwack, BC
Some Chilliwack homes and farmhouses heat with hot water from a boiler, through radiators, baseboards or in-floor tubing. These systems give steady, quiet heat but need their own kind of care.
Request an HVAC technicianHow it works
A boiler heats water, and a pump circulates it through radiators, baseboard convectors or tubing in the floor.
Common problems
No heat in some zones, banging pipes, low system pressure, leaking valves and pumps that hum but don't circulate.
Pressure and air
Air in the system and low pressure cause cold radiators and gurgling. A technician can bleed and refill the system.
Yearly service
Boilers need a yearly check of burners, venting, safety controls, the expansion tank and pressure relief valve.
Older boilers
Very old cast-iron boilers can be reliable but inefficient. Newer high-efficiency boilers use less fuel.
Radiant floors
In-floor heat is comfortable and even. Leaks or failing pumps need prompt attention.
Adding cooling
Boiler homes have no ducts for AC. Ductless heat pumps add cooling and can share the heating load.
Gas fitting
Gas or propane boiler work must be done by a certified gas fitter with a permit.
Safety
Fuel-burning boilers need CO alarms nearby.
Get help
Tell the technician the boiler type and what's happening. Send a request and a heating and cooling contractor will get in touch.
Expansion tank
A waterlogged expansion tank causes pressure swings and relief valve drips. It's checked during service.
Water quality
Hard water and air in the system can cause scale and corrosion. A technician can check the water and recommend treatment.
Zone controls
Multiple thermostats and zone valves let you heat only the rooms in use.
Leaks
Small drips at valves or fittings grow over time. Have them fixed before they damage floors or ceilings.
Frequently asked questions
- Why are some of my radiators cold?
- Air in the system, a stuck zone valve or low pressure are common causes.
- Can I add a heat pump to a boiler home?
- Yes, usually a ductless system, which can cover cooling and much of the heating.
Other heating and cooling services
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Repairs, replacements and new installs. Tell us what's going on and we'll pass it straight to a heating and cooling contractor, who will call you to go over the job and give you a quote.
- Heat pump, furnace and AC repairs, replacements and new installs
- Chilliwack, Sardis, Yarrow, Agassiz and Harrison
- Get a quote before any work starts
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