If you suspect a cracked heat exchanger — a CO alarm, a strange smell, or symptoms that ease when you leave home — you need a fast, expert inspection. HeatLand provides emergency heat exchanger inspections across Greater Vancouver with licensed technicians.
When to request an emergency inspection
A cracked heat exchanger can release carbon monoxide into your home, so certain signs warrant an immediate inspection rather than waiting. If you notice any of the following, shut the furnace off and call us.
Warning signs
- A carbon monoxide detector alarming when the furnace runs
- Soot marks, rust, or scorching around the furnace
- A flame that distorts or changes colour when the blower kicks in
- An unusual chemical or aldehyde-like smell during heating
- Headaches, dizziness, or nausea that improve when you leave the house
If a CO alarm is sounding
Get everyone to fresh air, ventilate the home, leave the furnace off, and call us. Carbon monoxide is dangerous and is not something to wait out.
What the inspection covers
A licensed technician examines the heat exchanger visually and, where needed, uses combustion analysis and CO testing to confirm whether gases are crossing into the airstream. We check the flame behaviour, venting, and burner condition, then explain clearly what we found and what your options are — with no scare tactics and no pressure.
What happens if a crack is found
If we confirm a crack, we will tell you straight: the furnace should stay off, and you can weigh an exchanger replacement against a new furnace. We give honest pricing on both so you can choose based on the unit’s age and condition.
Talk to a licensed local HVAC team in Greater Vancouver.
Straight answers, fair pricing, and no pressure to buy what you don’t need.
Why homeowners call HeatLand
HeatLand is a local heating and cooling company based in Burnaby, serving Greater Vancouver and the wider Lower Mainland. We diagnose before we quote, we explain what we find in plain language, and we tell you honestly when a repair makes more sense than a replacement — or the other way around. There is no commission-driven upsell here.
Frequently asked questions
How do you check for a cracked heat exchanger?
We combine a visual inspection of the exchanger with flame and combustion testing, including CO measurement where needed, to confirm whether gases are crossing into your home’s air. It is a careful, evidence-based check — not guesswork.
Should I keep using the furnace until you arrive?
If you suspect a crack or a CO alarm is sounding, no — shut the furnace off, ventilate, and get to fresh air. Running a cracked furnace risks carbon monoxide exposure.
Do you serve all of Greater Vancouver for emergency inspections?
Yes. HeatLand is based in Burnaby and covers Greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. We prioritise suspected heat exchanger and carbon monoxide calls.
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