Residential Condensing Boilers Greater Vancouver | Install
ROMA Heating & Cooling installs and services residential condensing boilers throughout Greater Vancouver. A modern condensing boiler is the most efficient natural gas heating option available — delivering up to 98% AFUE efficiency vs. 60–70% for older atmospheric boilers. ROMA Heating & Cooling has been Greater Vancouver’s trusted HVAC contractor since 1999. We’re TSBC-licensed, fully insured, and rated 4.8★ by over 158 verified customers.
What Is a Condensing Boiler?
A condensing boiler recovers heat from the exhaust gases that would otherwise be lost up the flue in a conventional boiler. By cooling the flue gases below the dew point (approximately 54°C), condensing boilers extract latent heat from water vapour in the exhaust — achieving efficiencies of 90–98% AFUE. The condensate (slightly acidic water) drains away through a condensate neutralizer.
Top Condensing Boiler Brands We Install
- Navien — most popular in BC; combi boilers and hydronic heating models; 97% AFUE
- Viessmann — German engineering; Vitodens series up to 98% AFUE
- NTI — Canadian-made; stainless heat exchanger; Trinity series up to 95% AFUE
- IBC Technologies — BC-made condensing boilers; excellent Canadian cold-weather performance
- Rinnai — known for tankless water heaters; their boiler line is equally reliable
- Weil-McLain — Ultra series condensing boilers; strong warranty
FortisBC Rebates for Condensing Boiler Upgrades
FortisBC offers rebates of up to $1,000 for qualifying high-efficiency condensing boiler replacements. ROMA handles all rebate applications as part of our installation service.
Service Areas
We install and service residential condensing boilers throughout Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and Abbotsford.
- Is a condensing boiler worth the upgrade cost in Greater Vancouver?
- Most definitely. Replacing a 65% AFUE atmospheric boiler with a 95% AFUE condensing boiler reduces gas consumption by approximately 30%. On a typical Greater Vancouver home spending $1,800/year on heating, that’s $540/year in savings. At a typical installation cost of $5,000–$8,000 (after rebates), payback is 7–15 years — plus a modern warranty and far better reliability.
- What maintenance does a condensing boiler require?
- Condensing boilers require annual professional service including combustion analysis, heat exchanger inspection and cleaning, condensate neutralizer check, expansion vessel check, and safety controls test. Unlike atmospheric boilers, condensing boilers can suffer scale buildup in the stainless heat exchanger if not annually serviced — especially in areas with harder water.
- Can my existing hydronic system work with a new condensing boiler?
- Yes — in most cases, your existing hydronic distribution (radiators, baseboard heaters, or radiant floor) can be connected to a new condensing boiler. Condensing boilers perform best at lower water temperatures, which means systems with radiant floor heating extract more of the efficiency benefit. ROMA assesses compatibility during a pre-installation site visit.
- How long do residential condensing boilers last?
- Modern condensing boilers have a typical service life of 15–20 years with annual maintenance. Stainless steel heat exchanger models (Viessmann, NTI, IBC) tend to have longer lifespans than aluminum heat exchanger models. All major brands we install carry 10+ year heat exchanger warranties.
- What is the difference between a combi boiler and a regular condensing boiler?
- A combination (combi) boiler provides both space heating and domestic hot water from a single unit. A standard condensing boiler provides space heating only — a separate water heater is needed for domestic hot water. Combi boilers (like the Navien NCB series) are ideal for smaller homes; larger homes with higher hot water demand often benefit from separate dedicated appliances.
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Book Your Service
Call ROMA Heating & Cooling at (604) 924-7273 or request a free quote online. Serving Greater Vancouver since 1999 — TSBC licensed, fully insured.
What Greater Vancouver Homeowners Say
“Nelson worked hard to get the NTI unit fixed. He was always polite, courteous and on time.”
“As always Nelson was super efficient. Showed up on time and was quick to work. I had a full maintenance done on the fireplaces and furnace. He was awesome. I won’t use anyone else.”
“Excellent service. Andy had a spare Carrier inducer with him which saved us time.”
“Was very prompt to respond to our issues. Technician was scheduled for the day following my initial call.”
“Very professional heating company. Price is reasonable, excellent work.”
“Highly recommend this company. It was a pleasure dealing with Shawn and Nelson.”
“Professional and courteous technicians with attention to detail and customer needs.”
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“Speedy response time, honest, and professional service from start to finish.”
Why Greater Vancouver Trusts ROMA Heating & Cooling
ROMA Heating & Cooling has installed, repaired and maintained heating and cooling systems across Metro Vancouver since 1999. Our team are TSBC-licensed gas fitters (Gas LGA0202903) and Red Seal-trained technicians — licensed, bonded and insured — and we back every job with upfront, flat-rate pricing and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We hold a 4.8★ rating from 221+ Google reviews.
- Authorized for 30+ brands (Lennox, Carrier, Viessmann, Navien, Rheem & more)
- Upfront flat-rate pricing — no overtime or hidden fees
- Free, no-obligation estimates on new installations
- Locally owned & operated in Burnaby, BC
No Hidden Fees
Our service rates are transparent and easy to understand. You approve upfront, flat-rate pricing before we start — so you never get a bill you didn’t expect.
Licensed & Bonded
ROMA is a TSBC-licensed gas contractor (Gas LGA0202903). Our technicians are bonded, insured and Red Seal-trained — qualified for any heating or cooling system.
Free Estimates
We offer free, no-obligation estimates on new installations — furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioners, tankless and hot-water tanks.
ROMA Heating & Cooling is a trusted HVAC contractor serving Metro Vancouver since 1999. We specialize in furnace repair, heat pump installation, boiler services, air conditioning, and emergency heating solutions for residential, commercial, and government clients. Available 24/7, our certified technicians deliver fast, reliable, and affordable HVAC services across Greater Vancouver.