Gas furnaces & fireplaces · Vernon
Furnace & gas fireplace repair in Vernon
Furnace not lighting, short-cycling or blowing cold? Gas fireplace that won't stay lit? We diagnose and fix gas heating in Vernon homes, service it before winter, and replace furnaces when a repair no longer makes sense.
Anderson Plumbing and Gas Fitting · owner-operated · last updated
Gas contractor licensed with Technical Safety BC (LGA0212697)
Quick answer
For furnace repair or gas fireplace service in Vernon, call Anderson Plumbing and Gas Fitting at (250) 859-3548. We are open 24/7 for no-heat emergencies, do yearly furnace and fireplace service, and replace furnaces with the gas and venting work done under a Technical Safety BC permit.
A Vernon furnace works harder than one in Kelowna. The BC Building Code uses a −20°C design temperature here, three degrees colder than Kelowna, and more heating degree-days, so the furnace runs more hours each winter. Igniters, flame sensors, motors and filters wear with those hours, and a weak part tends to give out on the coldest night.
Many Vernon homes were built before 1981 (2021 census), so the furnace is often newer than the ducts and vent it connects to. We check the whole path from filter to flue and give you a plain repair-or-replace recommendation with both prices.
Gas permits in Vernon are issued by Technical Safety BC, not the City. As a licensed gas contractor (LGA0212697) we take out the permit for furnace replacements and gas fireplace work, and the permit number goes on your invoice.
Furnace, fireplace & gas in Vernon
No heat
Ignition, flame sensing, pressure switches, gas valves, blowers and control boards tested and repaired. We are open 24/7 for no-heat calls.
Pre-winter furnace service
Burners, sensor, igniter, filter, venting and condensate drain checked, and the safety controls tested, before the first cold snap.
Furnace replacement
A new gas furnace sized to your house, with the gas connection and venting brought up to code under permit.
Gas fireplace repair and service
Pilots, thermocouples, igniters and valves repaired, plus a yearly clean and check of the burner, venting and glass seal.
Before we get there
Furnace won't start: what to check first
If your furnace won't start or isn't turning on, check the thermostat is set to heat and has power, then check the filter isn't clogged. If it still won't run, call Anderson Plumbing and Gas Fitting at (250) 859-3548; we're open 24/7 for no-heat calls. If you smell gas, leave right away and call FortisBC's 24-hour emergency line at 1-800-663-9911 (or your propane supplier) or 911 from outside. Then call us for the repair.
Read the guideLicence and how we work
Gas contractor licensed with Technical Safety BC (LGA0212697).
- Owner-operated. The owner quotes every job and is on site for the work.
- A fair, upfront price first. You get the price before any work starts, so you can say yes or no before you are committed.
- Gas work under permit. We pull the permit on gas work, and we can put the permit number and our licence number on your invoice.
- Honest repair-or-replace advice. We assess the job first and explain your options in plain language. If a repair makes more sense than a new unit, that's what we'll tell you.
If you smell gas, leave right away and call FortisBC's 24-hour emergency line at 1-800-663-9911 (or your propane supplier) or 911 from outside. Then call us for the repair.
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Questions, answered
Do you come to Vernon for no-heat calls?
Yes, we are open 24/7 for no-heat emergencies. It's a longer drive from our north Kelowna base, so we tell you on the phone when we can realistically be there and how to keep the house safe and warm in the meantime.
My gas fireplace won't stay lit. What usually causes it?
Most often a dirty or failing thermocouple or thermopile, a weak pilot, or a fault in the valve or controls. We test each part instead of guessing, and clean the burner and pilot assembly while we are there.
Who issues the permit for a furnace replacement in Vernon?
Technical Safety BC. The City of Vernon handles plumbing permits, but not gas. We hold licence LGA0212697, pull the permit and note its number on your invoice. For a new gas line to a range or BBQ, see our Vernon gas fitting page.
Why does my furnace start and then shut off?
It is protecting itself. The usual suspects are a dirty flame sensor, a clogged filter, a failing igniter or a blocked vent or condensate line. We find which one rather than resetting it and leaving.
I smell gas. What do I do?
If you smell gas, leave right away and call FortisBC's 24-hour emergency line at 1-800-663-9911 (or your propane supplier) or 911 from outside. Then call us for the repair.
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Get an honest answer and a fair, upfront price
We are open 24/7 and tell you honestly when we can be there. You get the price before any work starts.