A yearly gas furnace service with SkyLimit costs $189. David, a licensed gas fitter, runs the furnace through a full start-up, cleans the burners and flame sensor, checks the filter, airflow, safety switches and venting, and leak-tests the gas connections. If he finds a fault, you get the repair price before he does anything extra.
What the $189 Covers
| Check | What David does |
|---|---|
| Start-up | Watches the full sequence: inducer, pressure switch, ignition, flame and blower |
| Burners and flame sensor | Cleans them, so the flame lights evenly and the furnace doesn’t drop out after a few seconds |
| Igniter | Checks its condition before it fails on a cold night |
| Filter and airflow | Checks the filter and measures airflow and temperature rise |
| Safety switches | Tests the limit and rollout switches |
| Venting and drain | Checks the vent connections, plus the condensate drain on high-efficiency furnaces |
| Electrical | Checks the connections and tightens them where needed |
| Gas connections | Leak-tests them before he leaves |
At the end he tells you what he found, what can wait and what needs attention now. Parts we supply carry a 1-year parts and labour guarantee.
What Costs Extra
- Parts and repairs. If the service turns up a worn igniter, a weak flame sensor or a failing part, David quotes the repair first. Nothing extra is done without your OK.
- Filters. Tell us your filter size when you book if you want a new one fitted.
- A furnace that has already stopped. That’s a repair visit, not a service. See below.
Service ($189) or Repair Visit ($169)?
| Yearly service | Repair visit | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $189 | $169 service call (call-out and diagnosis), parts extra |
| Book it when | The furnace still heats the house and the last service was a year or more ago | It has stopped heating, blows cold air, keeps shutting off or shows a fault code |
| What happens | Cleaning, testing and a safety check of a working furnace | David finds the fault, gives you the repair price, then fixes it |
Not sure which one you need? Text a photo of the furnace label and a line about what it’s doing to 778-892-5119. For the full repair process, see furnace repair.
Is a Yearly Service Worth It?
FortisBC recommends having gas appliances serviced every year by a licensed contractor (see its appliance maintenance guidance). Some furnace warranties also require yearly maintenance, so check your paperwork before you skip it.
A service catches the small things that usually stop a furnace in the middle of winter: a dirty flame sensor, a cracked igniter, a clogged filter or a blocked condensate drain. It can lower your gas use if the burners are dirty or airflow is restricted, but your bill also depends on the weather, insulation and thermostat settings, so we can’t promise a number.
Do You Need a Maintenance Plan?
No. We don’t sell plans. You pay $189 when you book the service, and we can remind you next year if you like. Before you sign a yearly plan with any company, compare its price with a single service visit and check what the plan actually adds.
Furnace and Fireplace on the Same Visit
If you also have a gas fireplace, ask David to service both while he’s there. One customer booked exactly that: “Contacted David for a quote for maintenance and cleaning of our furnace and gas fireplace. Very quick response for quote and booking. Rates are very reasonable.” (Emm Hua-Blake, Google review). See gas fireplace service.
When to Book
Early fall is easiest. September and October appointments are simpler to get than the first cold week of November, when every furnace that sat all summer gets switched on at once.
Questions About Furnace Service Cost
How much does a furnace service cost with SkyLimit?
$189 for the yearly gas furnace service. If David finds a fault that needs a repair, he gives you the price first, and nothing extra is done without your OK.
Is the $169 service call the same as a service?
No. The $169 service call is for a furnace that has a problem: it covers the call-out and diagnosis, with parts extra. The $189 service is yearly cleaning and testing of a furnace that still works.
How often should a gas furnace be serviced?
Once a year. FortisBC recommends yearly servicing of gas appliances by a licensed contractor, and some furnace warranties require it.
Will a service lower my gas bill?
It can, if the burners are dirty or the airflow is restricted. Your bill also depends on the weather, insulation and thermostat settings, so we can’t promise a number.
Can you service my furnace and gas fireplace on one visit?
Yes. Mention both when you book so enough time is set aside.
Talk to David
Book your yearly furnace service for $189. Tell us your city, the furnace model if you know it, and whether you also want the gas fireplace done.
SkyLimit Heating & Gas is owner-operated. David answers the phone, does the work and gives you the price before he starts. Parts we supply carry a 1-year parts and labour guarantee. We work across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 9 PM, and don’t run a 24-hour line.
Call 778-892-5119 or request service online. Find your city in the furnace services directory.
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