What a Rinnai i-Series boiler replacement looks like in a Port Moody hillside or heritage-area home.
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Replacing an old boiler with a Rinnai i-Series in Port Moody involves removing the existing unit, running new sealed-combustion venting, and commissioning the condensing boiler under a City of Port Moody gas permit, usually completed in one to two days.
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Port Moody's older character homes around Moody Centre and Ioco often still run original or once-replaced atmospheric boilers vented up a chimney, while newer construction along the Evergreen corridor comes with mechanical rooms already built for a wall-hung unit. Replacement work in the older homes usually means capping the chimney and running new venting for a Rinnai i-Series, a condensing wall-hung boiler in solo (heat-only) and combi configurations, to a sidewall or roof termination.
The hillside terrain around much of Port Moody also factors into where a vent terminal can go, since clearance from a sloped grade and nearby structures needs to be planned before the fitter finalizes the route.
The old boiler is disconnected and removed, chimney venting capped where applicable, and new PVC or CPVC venting installed. The i-Series is mounted, connected to the hydronic system, and a condensate line run to an approved drain. Commissioning includes gas pressure, combustion, and system pressure checks.
In a heritage-area home where the mechanical room was originally sized for a much larger atmospheric unit, the fitter also confirms combustion air supply is adequate for the new, smaller wall-hung unit.
A boiler replacement needs a gas permit through the City of Port Moody, pulled by CANRO as part of the job. On a hillside lot, inspectors also confirm the new vent terminal's clearance accounts for the slope correctly, which isn't always identical to a flat-lot standard.
Vent run length on a hillside property and whether the hydronic loop needs updates are the main factors affecting price in Port Moody.
| Item | 2026 ballpark |
|---|---|
| Boiler install | $6,500–$14,000+ |
| Boiler replacement | $7,500–$15,000+ |
These are 2026 public-market ballparks for the region, not a quote — CANRO confirms your actual price after a certified technician assesses your property.
Once the new i-Series is running, the fitter goes over daily operation with you and leaves warranty documentation to register — terms come from the manufacturer, so read your certificate rather than assuming. The old boiler is removed as part of the job, and any chimney it used to vent through stays capped.
Rebate eligibility through FortisBC, CleanBC, or a Greener Homes Loan depends on your specific equipment and household and changes over time, and the Greener Homes Grant itself is currently closed; confirm what actually applies to you rather than assuming based on what a neighbouring Port Moody property qualified for. Given the hillside setting here, it's also worth asking your technician about protecting the exterior vent terminal from wind-driven rain during the walkthrough.
Because a full boiler replacement takes the heating system offline for at least part of a day, we plan the shutdown window around your household's needs where possible, particularly for a home with a heritage-era layout where the mechanical room might also be a working space during part of the job. If the property is occupied throughout, the fitter will keep you posted on progress rather than leaving you guessing.
Safety note
If you ever smell gas, hear a hissing sound near the boiler, or see soot or scorch marks around the burner compartment, leave the house and call FortisBC's emergency line at 1-800-663-9911 from outside before doing anything else. Do not try to relight a condensing boiler yourself if it has locked out on a flame-loss or ignition fault more than once.
It can, mainly around where the vent terminal is placed relative to the slope and nearby structures; a technician will plan the route during the assessment.
Most straightforward jobs take one to two days; a longer vent run or piping updates can add time.
Yes, and CANRO pulls that as part of the replacement.
No — CANRO is a licensed gas contractor installing and servicing Rinnai equipment, not a factory-authorized dealer.
Wall-hung units generally need less floor space than an old atmospheric boiler, but combustion air supply in a tight closet is something the fitter checks before finalizing the install.
It's typically capped off rather than demolished, since removing a chimney entirely is a separate, larger project outside a boiler replacement.
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