Furnaces

New installations, repairs & HVAC service

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Furnace Installations

Norms Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning has 52 years of experience installing gas furnaces in Nanaimo. We specialize in all things heating. Whether you’re switching from oil to gas, or going from an old gas furnace to a new one, you can trust the family at Norm’s plumbing and heating.

We always have up to date knowledge on rebates from FortisBC, and also offer financing as low as only $40/month. We make sure everyone can enjoy the comfort that a gas furnace has to offer.

We only install the best quality products for your home. We have partnered with Bryant as our HVAC manufacturer due their desire to be the best and do whatever it takes. To find out more about Bryant read Why We Choose Bryant.

Bryant Evolution Furnace – Features

  • Manage your utility costs with high-efficiency comfort: up to 98.3% AFUE
  • Enjoy the ultra-quiet performance and even-temperature comfort of variable speed air delivery
  • Precise gas modulation always delivers the right amount of heat for the greatest energy efficiency
  • Perfect Heat™ technology means consistent comfort by adjusting system operation to changing conditions
  • Perfect Humidity™ technology removes more moisture than a standard furnace during cooling operation (when installed with a matched air conditioner or heat pump)
  • Fan On Plus™ technology lets you choose between four speeds of continuous fan operation with a compatible control
  • Fully insulated cabinet for quieter operation
  • External filter cabinet makes filter changes easier
  • Lifetime limited warranty on heat exchanger upon timely registration1
  • 10-year parts limited warranty upon registration upon timely registration2
  • Red ShieldTM 10-year unit replacement warranty (heat exchanger failure only) upon timely registration.2

service & repair

Furnace Repairs

Norm’s Plumbing, Heating and Air Coinditioning is Nanaimo’s best furnace repair company. Our skilled team will diagnose the problem, present you options, and do whats best for you. We have the knowledge to fix and service your old oil furnace or gas furnace.  We offer a no hassle guarantee, and on most cases will be there on the same day for your emergency to get you heat. We integrate our old fashioned know-how with today’s technology. Our staff is also trained in safely removing your oil tank if you are switching from oil to gas.

If your furnace has stopped working or needs a service, contact us today.

What are the benefits of natural gas heating?

  • Gas Heat Is Affordable

    Gas heating is typically less expensive than electric heating – actual savings depends on fuel costs in your area and the efficiency of your gas heater. Natural gas heating costs less than electricity in most areas of the country. Purchasing a new, high efficiency gas heating system may qualify you to receive rebates from your local gas utility provider. Compared to old models, using new natural gas appliances can halve your energy bill, depending on individual unit efficiency ratings!

  • Gas Heat Is Reliable

    Using natural gas to heat your home or business offers reliability unmatched by electricity. Natural gas supply pipelines are installed underground, protecting them from the weather and accidents above ground that lead to electrical outages. If you utilize gas heating, your heating system will still be able to heat your home in the event of an electrical outage – this reliable heating fuel can keep your family safe and business operational in the event of severe winter weather.

    Natural gas heat is also more reliable because the pipeline supplies gas directly to your home – if you use oil or propane, you must wait for a truck to deliver fuel, which may not always be convenient or possible when you are out of fuel. With natural gas, your home or business has constant access to a heating fuel source.

    Not only is gas fuel reliable, but gas furnaces are, too! With proper maintenance, a natural gas furnace can be expected to serve your home or business for around 20 years. Gas boilers boast a longer expected service life compared to their electric counterparts – gas boilers have a service life expectancy of around 15 years, compared to 8 to 10 years for an electric boiler.

  • Gas Offers Warmer Air

    Compared to electric heating, a gas furnace can produce air temperatures up to 25 degrees warmer. The average temperature produced by a gas heating system delivered to your living spaces is between 110 and 120 degrees.

  • Renewable Natural Gas

    Renewable natural gas is the process of capturing and using off gasses from farms, landfills, and wastewater treatment plants. It is injected into the natural gas supply line and mixed with it, thus redcuing the use of conventional natural gas.

questions & answers

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You can call FortisBc to find out if natural gas is available on your street
  • Bryant makes the best natural gas furnaces.
  • It is best to service your natural gas furnace 1 per year by a licensed gas fitter.
  • The standard time frame is every 3 months.
  • The average cost depends on the size of your house and many other factors
  • A Natural Gas Furnace may be the best option for your home, an in home consultation would be needed to decide if a heat pump or a furnace is best for you and your home.