Heating · Kelowna & area
Furnace maintenance & tune-ups in Kelowna
A yearly service on your gas furnace: cleaned, checked and tested for safe operation before the heating season, by a gas contractor licensed with Technical Safety BC (LGA0212697).
Anderson Plumbing and Gas Fitting · owner-operated · last updated
Gas contractor licensed with Technical Safety BC (LGA0212697)
Quick answer
For a furnace tune-up in Kelowna, call Anderson Plumbing and Gas Fitting at (250) 859-3548. We clean and check the burners, flame sensor, igniter, blower, filter and venting, test the safety controls and tell you what we found. FortisBC gas customers can claim $50 back on a yearly furnace service.
A gas furnace runs for months at a time through an Okanagan winter. A yearly service catches the small problems that stop it on a cold night: a flame sensor coated in residue, a clogged filter tripping the high-limit switch, or a condensate drain that has started to back up.
The best time is the fall, before you need the heat. Book a service once a year, and check the filter yourself every one to three months in between.
If the service turns up something that needs repair, we show you what we found and give you the price first. Nothing is replaced without your OK.
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What a furnace service checks
- 1Thermostat. Confirm it calls for heat and the furnace starts and stops when it should.
- 2Filter. Check or replace it. A clogged filter is the most common cause of overheating and short cycling.
- 3Igniter. Inspect the hot surface igniter for cracks and wear before it leaves you without heat.
- 4Flame sensor. Clean it. A dirty sensor makes the furnace light, then shut off a few seconds later.
- 5Burners and gas pressure. Check the flame and set the gas pressure to the rating plate.
- 6Heat exchanger and CO. Inspect for cracks or corrosion and test for carbon monoxide.
- 7Blower. Clean the wheel and check the motor so air moves through the house properly.
- 8Venting and condensate. Make sure the plastic vent and intake are clear (snow too) and the condensate trap and drain are flowing.
Illustration for explanation, not a photo of a specific job. Layout varies by model and home.
Services covered
Furnace cleaning and yearly service
Burners and flame sensor cleaned, igniter and blower checked, furnace filter replacement if it is due, and on high-efficiency furnaces the condensate trap and drain cleared.
Furnace safety inspection
Gas connections leak-checked, the venting and the outside intake and exhaust inspected, the heat exchanger examined for cracks, and the safety switches tested.
Thermostat check
Settings and the call for heat checked, so the furnace starts and stops when it should.
Heating system inspection when buying a home
Age, condition, venting and gas connections looked over, so you know what you're taking on before you buy.
Repairs found on a service
If a part is worn or failing, we explain it and quote the repair before any work.
Furnace repair & heatingWhen to book a furnace service
- It has been more than a year since the last service
- Before the first cold snap of the season
- You moved in and do not know when it was last serviced
- After a renovation that put dust through the house
- The furnace is louder than it used to be
- It runs longer to reach the same temperature
Current as of November 2026
Money back on a furnace service
If you are a residential FortisBC gas customer, FortisBC pays part of a service on your gas appliances, as long as a licensed gas contractor does it.
$50 back
Furnace service
Residential FortisBC gas customers get $50 back when a licensed gas contractor services the furnace. One per household. Apply within 60 days of the invoice.
Details on FortisBC$25 per fireplace
Gas fireplace service
Residential FortisBC gas customers get $25 back for each indoor fireplace serviced by a licensed gas contractor, up to two per household. Outdoor fireplaces do not qualify.
Details on FortisBCUp to $150
Yearly gas appliance service
Residential FortisBC gas customers get $50 back for a furnace service, $50 for a tankless water heater service and $25 for each of up to two indoor fireplaces, up to $150 per household. Claim online within 60 days of the service invoice.
Details on FortisBCRebate amounts and rules are set by FortisBC and can change, so always check the official page before you buy. FortisBC rebates need a gas contractor licensed with Technical Safety BC. Ours is gas contractor licence LGA0212697. Service rebates are claimed with the paid invoice; the switch-to-gas rebates also ask for the gas permit number and the contractor's licence number on the invoice. CleanBC rebate finder
Licence 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.
About usQuestions, answered
How often should a gas furnace be serviced?
Once a year, ideally in the fall before the heating season. In between, check the filter every one to three months. A clogged filter is a common reason a furnace overheats and short-cycles.
Is there a rebate for a furnace service?
Yes. Residential FortisBC gas customers get $50 back when a licensed gas contractor services the furnace, one per household, if they apply within 60 days of the invoice. Programs change, so check the FortisBC page linked on this page before you book.
Can I change the furnace filter myself?
Yes, and it is the most useful thing you can do between services. The size is printed on the edge of the old filter, and the arrow on the new one points toward the furnace.
Can you service my gas fireplace on the same visit?
Yes. We can service indoor gas fireplaces at the same time, and FortisBC pays $25 back for each indoor fireplace serviced by a licensed gas contractor, up to two per household.
Areas we serve
Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country (including Oyama), Vernon and Peachland.
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.