Hippo Plumbing & Heating TSBC License: LGA 0209268
Open 24 Hours · Monday – Sunday
Heating · Coquitlam, BC
A furnace failure in a British Columbia winter is more than an inconvenience — it's an emergency. Hippo Plumbing & Heating provides fast, expert furnace repair throughout Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Burnaby. We diagnose accurately the first time and fix it right — not a temporary patch that fails again at 2am on the coldest night of the year.
Our certified heating technicians carry a comprehensive inventory of furnace parts on every service vehicle — ignitors, flame sensors, capacitors, pressure switches, and control boards for all major brands. This means most furnace repairs are completed on the first visit without a return trip to source parts.
Furnace repair encompasses the diagnosis and resolution of any failure that causes a furnace to stop heating, heat inadequately, cycle on and off abnormally, produce strange noises, or trigger safety shutdowns. Common furnace repair components include hot surface igniters, flame sensors, pressure switches, draft inducer motors, blower motors, capacitors, gas valves, limit switches, and control boards. Our certified heating technicians read manufacturer error codes, perform combustion analysis, and diagnose the root cause accurately — not just replace parts until the furnace starts again.
Furnace failures are most common at the start of the heating season in late October and November, when furnaces are started after months of inactivity and latent problems surface. A furnace that ran fine in April may fail to start in October because a flame sensor has oxidized, a pressure switch tube has cracked, or a motor capacitor has weakened. Mid-winter failures — particularly during January cold snaps — are the most urgent, as home temperatures can drop quickly. Any Coquitlam homeowner with a furnace that will not start, short-cycles, produces no heat, or is displaying error codes should call us promptly.
Call for furnace repair if you experience: the furnace starting but not producing heat; error codes flashing on the control board; the furnace cycling on and off every few minutes; unusual sounds including banging on startup, squealing from the blower, or rattling that wasn't present before; a yellow or flickering burner flame — which should be steady blue, as yellow indicates combustion problems; the smell of burning when the furnace runs; or a furnace that runs continuously without reaching the set temperature. A carbon monoxide detector alarm near the furnace is an emergency — evacuate and call 911, then call us.
Our technicians arrive with a fully stocked service vehicle carrying replacement parts for all major furnace brands — igniters, flame sensors, pressure switches, capacitors, and control boards. We read error codes, perform a methodical diagnostic starting from the ignition sequence, measure gas pressure, check combustion quality, and confirm the heat exchanger is intact before declaring the repair complete. We provide you with an honest assessment of the failed component, the cost of repair, and — where the repair cost approaches the value of replacement — a genuine comparison of repair versus replace with real numbers for both options.
Many furnace repair calls in Coquitlam end with a misdiagnosis — a part replaced that wasn't the real problem, followed by the same failure the next week. Hippo Plumbing & Heating technicians diagnose systematically, not by trial-and-error part replacement. Our 24/7 emergency line means you reach a real licensed technician at any hour — not a call centre booking you three days out. Most furnace repairs are completed on the first visit. And when repair does not make economic sense, we tell you honestly rather than making a repair that buys you one more season.
Hippo Plumbing & Heating delivers licensed, reliable furnace repair services across Coquitlam and the Lower Mainland — with upfront pricing and no surprises.
24/7 emergency furnace repair — we answer when you call
Honest repair vs. replace assessment with real numbers
All major furnace brands serviced — parts in stock
Upfront pricing before work begins — no surprises
TSBC licensed and insured heating technicians
Our Promise
We back every job with our workmanship guarantee. If it's not right, we come back and fix it — no charge. TSBC-licensed technicians, upfront pricing, and real 24/7 emergency availability across the Lower Mainland.
Our Guarantee
Every job is handled by TSBC-licensed technicians using quality materials and equipment.
Insufficient or irregular maintenance leads to dust and debris accumulation in furnace components, reducing efficiency and causing breakdowns. Regular tune-ups prevent these costly failures.
Faulty ignition systems, malfunctioning pilot lights, or thermocouple issues can prevent the furnace from igniting. We diagnose and replace hot surface igniters, flame sensors, and pilot assemblies.
Problems with the thermostat — incorrect settings, calibration issues, or dead batteries — can disrupt furnace operation. We diagnose and repair or replace faulty thermostats.
Dirty or clogged air filters restrict airflow, causing the furnace to overheat and shut down for safety. We inspect, advise, and address filter-related failures as part of every repair call.
A cracked heat exchanger is a carbon monoxide risk — we inspect carefully and provide honest, straightforward advice on whether repair or replacement is the right choice.
Regular furnace maintenance — cleaning, inspecting, and tuning up your system — extends lifespan, improves energy efficiency, and prevents costly winter breakdowns. Book your annual tune-up today.
Common causes of no heat include a failed hot surface ignitor, a dirty or failing flame sensor, a tripped limit switch, a blocked condensate drain, a faulty gas valve, or a control board error. Check that your thermostat is set to Heat and the set temperature is above room temperature, then call us at (604) 365-0812 if the furnace still won't fire.
Furnace repair costs in Coquitlam range from $150–$600+ depending on the failed component. An ignitor replacement is typically $200–$350 all-in. A control board or gas valve replacement will cost more. We always provide upfront pricing before any repair work begins.
A general guideline: if the repair cost exceeds 50% of the cost of a new furnace, and your furnace is over 15 years old, replacement is usually the smarter investment. We'll give you the honest numbers for both options and let you decide — we don't push unnecessary replacements.
Short cycling — when your furnace turns on and off rapidly without completing a full heating cycle — is usually caused by an overheating issue (often a dirty air filter or blocked vents), a failing flame sensor, or a heat exchanger problem. Start by replacing your air filter. If short cycling continues, call us for a diagnosis.
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