Combi Boiler Installation in Vancouver
Space heating and endless hot water from one compact wall-hung unit. Vancouver's Navien, IBC & Viessmann combi specialists — Red Seal certified, A CanroHeat Division.
Downtown, the West End, Yaletown and Olympic Village are wall-to-wall with condos and apartments where a compact wall-hung combi is the only sensible heat source — there is simply no room for a tank. On the West Side, we convert many Kitsilano, Point Grey and Kerrisdale heritage homes off aging boiler-plus-tank setups to a single Navien or Burnaby-built IBC combi to reclaim basement space.
Why Vancouver Homeowners Choose Combi Boilers
A combi (combination) boiler handles both your space heating and your domestic hot water from a single wall-hung unit — no separate water heater tank required. In Vancouver, the typical combi candidate is condos, character homes and 1–3 bathroom detached houses. Vancouver is our highest-volume combi market, spanning dense downtown towers to West Side heritage conversions.
Space heating + hot water in one unit
A single wall-hung appliance handles both your radiators/in-floor heat and your domestic hot water — no separate water heater needed.
Reclaim floor space
Removing a tank water heater (and often an old floor-standing boiler) frees up a closet, a corner of the garage, or valuable mechanical-room space.
Endless hot water on demand
Water is heated as it flows, so you never wait for a tank to reheat — ideal for back-to-back showers in smaller households.
95%+ efficiency
Condensing combi boilers extract heat from the exhaust that older units sent up the flue, cutting gas use versus a 70–80% legacy system.
One warranty, one service visit
A combi consolidates two appliances into one — simpler maintenance, one set of parts, and a single manufacturer warranty to track.
FortisBC rebate eligible
High-efficiency condensing combis qualify for FortisBC and CleanBC rebates when installed by a licensed contractor like us.
Combi Boilers We Recommend in Vancouver
Based on the housing stock and hot-water demand we see across Vancouver, these are the combi models we most often install here:
| Model | Output | Hot Water | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| NavienNCB-240/2 (NCB-H) | 120,000 BTU | up to 4.5 GPM | 95% AFUE |
| NavienNCB-190/2 | 90,000 BTU | up to 3.8 GPM | 95% AFUE |
| IBCDC 20-125 | 125,000 BTU | up to 4.2 GPM | 96% AFUE |
| ViessmannVitodens 222-F | 125,000 BTU | 4.0 GPM (with internal tank) | 95% AFUE |
| Rinnaii120CN Combi | 120,000 BTU | up to 4.5 GPM | 95% AFUE |
| BoschGreenstar Combi | 100,000 BTU | up to 4.0 GPM | 95% AFUE |
Combi Boiler Sizing for Vancouver Homes
Correct sizing is everything with a combi — undersize it and you run out of hot water, oversize it and you waste gas and short-cycle the unit. Here is how we match combi capacity to Vancouver homes:
| Home Profile | Recommended BTU |
|---|---|
| Condo / apartment · 1 bath · 1–2 people | 80,000–90,000 BTU |
| Townhome · 1.5–2 baths | 90,000–120,000 BTU |
| Detached home · 2–3 baths | 120,000–150,000 BTU |
| Large home · 3+ baths used at once | Consider a system boiler + indirect tank |
Combi vs. Separate Boiler & Tank in Vancouver
Choose a combi if…
- You want to remove a bulky tank water heater and reclaim the space
- Your home has 1–3 bathrooms with typical (not simultaneous-peak) demand
- You live in a condo, townhome, or small-to-mid-size detached home
- You want the highest efficiency and FortisBC rebate eligibility
- You are replacing an aging boiler-plus-tank combination
Consider a system boiler if…
- 3 or more bathrooms are regularly run at the same time
- You have large soaker tubs or a high-flow rain shower
- The home is large (2,800+ sq ft) with high simultaneous hot-water demand
- You need to feed multiple dwellings or a suite plus the main house
- An indirect tank or storage system better matches your usage pattern
Why Vancouver Trusts GasBoilers.ca for Combi Installs
Red Seal Certified Gas Fitters
Every combi we install is commissioned by a technician holding the BC Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal endorsement.
Same-day, often within 2 hours
We cover all of Vancouver and the surrounding Vancouver area.
Boiler + Tank → Combi Conversions
Removing your old boiler and tank water heater and consolidating into one combi is one of our most common jobs.
FortisBC Rebate Eligible
High-efficiency condensing combis qualify for FortisBC and CleanBC rebates — we handle the paperwork.
Combi Boiler Service Across Vancouver
We install and service combi boilers in every Vancouver neighbourhood, including:
Combi Boilers in Kitsilano
character homes, heritage houses
Combi Boilers in East Vancouver
bungalows, duplexes
Combi Boilers in West End
high-rise condos, apartment buildings
Combi Boilers in Mount Pleasant
character homes, new condos
Combi Boilers in Point Grey
large character homes, estates
Combi Boilers in Dunbar
post-war bungalows, split-levels
Combi Boilers in Kerrisdale
large single-family homes, character homes
Combi Boilers in Fairview
mid-rise condos, heritage homes
Combi Boilers in Marpole
older single-family homes, rental suites
Combi Boilers in Grandview-Woodland
heritage homes, character houses
Combi Boiler FAQ — Vancouver
How much does a combi boiler cost in Vancouver?
In Vancouver, most combi boiler installations run $5,800–$8,800 fully installed, depending on the brand and BTU/GPM size you need, gas-line and venting changes, and removal of the old boiler or water heater. Condos, character homes and 1–3 bathroom detached houses make up most of our local combi work. We provide a written, fixed quote before any work starts.
Is a combi boiler the right choice for a Vancouver home?
Downtown, the West End, Yaletown and Olympic Village are wall-to-wall with condos and apartments where a compact wall-hung combi is the only sensible heat source — there is simply no room for a tank. On the West Side, we convert many Kitsilano, Point Grey and Kerrisdale heritage homes off aging boiler-plus-tank setups to a single Navien or Burnaby-built IBC combi to reclaim basement space. We assess your hot-water demand, bathroom count and existing heating loop before recommending a combi or a system boiler with an indirect tank — whichever genuinely fits your Vancouver home.
How much does a combi boiler cost to install in Greater Vancouver?
Most residential combi boiler installations in Greater Vancouver run between $5,800 and $8,500 installed, depending on the brand, the BTU/GPM size, gas-line and venting changes, and removal of the old equipment. Estate-sized or hard-access properties can run higher. We always provide a written, fixed quote before any work begins.
Is a combi boiler a good choice for a BC condo or townhome?
Yes. Combi boilers are wall-hung and need no storage tank, so they are extremely popular in condos and townhomes where mechanical space is tight. A correctly sized combi delivers whole-unit heating plus on-demand hot water from a single appliance.
Will a combi boiler give my home enough hot water?
For homes with 1–3 bathrooms and typical usage, a properly sized combi delivers 3.8–5.5 GPM of continuous hot water — enough for back-to-back showers. Homes that run 3+ bathrooms simultaneously or have large soaker tubs are usually better served by a system boiler with an indirect tank, and we will tell you honestly which your home needs.
Are combi boilers eligible for FortisBC rebates?
High-efficiency condensing combi boilers (ENERGY STAR / high AFUE) qualify for FortisBC and CleanBC rebates when installed by a licensed gas contractor. We confirm current rebate eligibility and amounts as part of your quote and help with the paperwork.
How long does a combi boiler last?
With annual maintenance, a quality combi boiler typically lasts 12–15 years. Hard water, skipped servicing, and poor original sizing shorten that lifespan, which is why we descale, flush, and combustion-tune on every maintenance visit.
Can you convert my old boiler and tank water heater into one combi?
Yes — boiler-plus-tank to single-combi conversions are one of our most common jobs. We remove both old appliances, upsize the gas line if needed, run code-compliant venting, tie into your existing radiators or in-floor loop, and commission the new unit. Most conversions are completed in one to two days.
Get a Combi Boiler Quote in Vancouver
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