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willystyle
10-09-2009, 03:01 PM
Any certified Furnace Technicians in here that can repair a broken furnace?

Sorry if this is posted in an inappropriate forum!

EDIT:

I just realized that I don't own a Furnace, so my boiler and water heater needs replacement.
I'm looking for an experienced technician that can give me a free in-home estimate, preferably can speak Cantonese too, not a requirement.

Thanks!
murd0c
10-09-2009, 05:25 PM
what brand of furnace?
Girl
10-09-2009, 11:35 PM
Hey mine too! It's freezing here.
wnderinguy
10-10-2009, 12:19 AM
what brand of furnace?


Oil,Propane ,Natural Gas ???
cunninglinguist
10-10-2009, 04:52 PM
Did you check the sensor probes?
willystyle
10-29-2009, 06:53 PM
OK guys, I just realized that I don't have a Furnace.

I have a BOILER. My water heater also needs to be replaced as well.

Any technicians in here that can offer me a free in-home estimate?
Preferably can speak Cantonese.

Thanks!
murd0c
10-29-2009, 07:03 PM
google brand name of boiler, call the supplier and ask for a local dealer and go from there. Get it checked out first before you need a new one.
willystyle
10-29-2009, 07:07 PM
I've already gotten it checked out. I've been told that I need a replacement for both, so I need an estimate on how much it would cost to replace.
murd0c
10-29-2009, 07:23 PM
do you want to stick with a boiler? might be better off going with a heat pump which works as a a/c unit as well. I'm the wholesaler for Trane but can put you in touch with a dealer if you like to get a quote. If you planning on staying at your place for awhile you might be better off getting a tankless hot water tank. If you save money and will never run out of hot water again.
willystyle
10-29-2009, 07:44 PM
It will be more cost-effective to stay with a boiler.
penner2k
10-29-2009, 08:27 PM
do you want to stick with a boiler? might be better off going with a heat pump which works as a a/c unit as well. I'm the wholesaler for Trane but can put you in touch with a dealer if you like to get a quote. If you planning on staying at your place for awhile you might be better off getting a tankless hot water tank. If you save money and will never run out of hot water again.

Couldnt have said it better. I just hope he isnt talking about radiant heating.

Do you actually have vents or are your floors heated?
penner2k
10-29-2009, 08:29 PM
It will be more cost-effective to stay with a boiler.

Depends.. If you are planning on staying in the same house for a while the heat pump will pay itself off. My parents got one and the gas bill went down by about $700 the first year.
murd0c
10-29-2009, 08:33 PM
Depends.. If you are planning on staying in the same house for a while the heat pump will pay itself off. My parents got one and the gas bill went down by about $700 the first year.

bingo it all depends what your future plans are!!
willystyle
10-29-2009, 08:54 PM
I have radiant heating and my parents are planning to stay long term.

Thanks!
penner2k
10-29-2009, 09:01 PM
Yah then it would make no sense to put in a heat pump since it would require you to put in piping and vents. Hillcrest Plumbing is good. Give them a call. My dads business deals with them a lot.

The suggestion about putting in the tankless water heater is good though.. Too bad you didnt need this stuff done a year ago. The govt was giving all sorts of tax incentives to put in more efficient stuff. Last I heard they were no longer doing that though.
10W-30
10-29-2009, 09:20 PM
Depends.. If you are planning on staying in the same house for a while the heat pump will pay itself off. My parents got one and the gas bill went down by about $700 the first year.

I can definitely understand the gas bill going down because the heat pump is electrically driven. But what about your hydro bill? What was the savings in overall energy costs?
tiger_handheld
10-29-2009, 10:41 PM
so if i have a furnace (nat gas) and vents. can i also get a heat pump. the vents are crap. whoever designed them put all the vents near the windows.
dizzystar
10-29-2009, 10:42 PM
I could clean your moms furnace pretty easily bro.
willystyle
10-29-2009, 11:02 PM
Please refrain from posting useless comments on my thread.
willystyle
10-29-2009, 11:06 PM
I just got a quote for a Tankless Water Heater and Wall-Mount Boiler installation including cost of labor for $16000.00.

Reasonable or overpriced?

The size of my home is a typical Vancouver-special.
penner2k
10-30-2009, 10:03 AM
I can definitely understand the gas bill going down because the heat pump is electrically driven. But what about your hydro bill? What was the savings in overall energy costs?

Actually the gas bill went down by $800.. The electricity went up by $100. I just took the $100 off the $800 and called it $700.. lol
godwin
10-30-2009, 10:11 AM
You can get a heat pump, however the vent issue is a separate issue. I think they put vents near windows for the times when most windows were not energy efficient.


so if i have a furnace (nat gas) and vents. can i also get a heat pump. the vents are crap. whoever designed them put all the vents near the windows.
godwin
10-30-2009, 10:15 AM
They still do, but they need you to pay for $100? for an assessment first:

National:
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/personal/heating.cfm?attr=4
BC:
http://www.livesmartbc.ca/homes/h_rebates.html

I think places like CR Martin, take care of the energy rebate paperwork for you.. remember you also get your taxes back if done before Feb 10.


Yah then it would make no sense to put in a heat pump since it would require you to put in piping and vents. Hillcrest Plumbing is good. Give them a call. My dads business deals with them a lot.

The suggestion about putting in the tankless water heater is good though.. Too bad you didnt need this stuff done a year ago. The govt was giving all sorts of tax incentives to put in more efficient stuff. Last I heard they were no longer doing that though.
10W-30
10-30-2009, 11:40 AM
Actually the gas bill went down by $800.. The electricity went up by $100. I just took the $100 off the $800 and called it $700.. lol

That's pretty good. Are you running cooling on the heat pump during the summer? How's the hydro bill?

Reason for asking is I'm thinking about a heat pump as well. I don't have a furnace but i'm thinking about a split system.
C5_Ryder
10-30-2009, 11:41 AM
Whats wrong with the boiler?

Not firing?
Firing but no heat?
Leaking?

I find it hard to believe a full replacement is needed.
penner2k
10-30-2009, 12:46 PM
That's pretty good. Are you running cooling on the heat pump during the summer? How's the hydro bill?

Reason for asking is I'm thinking about a heat pump as well. I don't have a furnace but i'm thinking about a split system.

yup.. it was actually really nice when I'd go visit them during the summer. It would be pretty much the same temp. all summer long.
frost91
10-30-2009, 12:52 PM
check your pm, i doubt it needs to be replaced and 16,000 is insane
frost91
11-01-2009, 02:42 PM
what did you end up choosing?
Death2Theft
11-01-2009, 03:03 PM
I have a forced air system and the downstairs is cold while the upstairs is baking is this just dirty ducts?
SpuGen
11-01-2009, 03:32 PM
You can save alot of money by just bleeding the system once in a while.

Check around the water heater, and look for a valve. If you pull it, you should hear water comming out. Attach a hose to the end of it, and drain it out.
Turn off the heater power, and the Water main. Bleed both the heater and Boiler. DO THIS AT LEAST once a year, or every season.

Or just bleed it from the heater until you see clean water flowing out only. Sometimes you have to bled it for a little bit before the dirt comes out.