A failing water heater is one of the top emergency calls we get — and one of the easiest to handle quickly. DirectBuy Furnace installs and replaces conventional tank water heaters, tankless on-demand systems, and heat pump water heaters across the Lower Mainland with same-day or next-day service.
We assess your hot water demand and household size; recommend the right system (40-gal tank for small homes, 50–60 gal for typical, tankless for high-demand or space-constrained installs, heat pump water heater for maximum efficiency); install with proper venting and gas/electrical connections; and pull the necessary permits.
Richmond specifics: Richmond's Fraser delta location means damp winters and warm summers — heat pumps perform exceptionally well here, and the dehumidification cycle is a real comfort win. Richmond's flat geography and good road access mean installation logistics are typically straightforward, including for second-floor mini-split heads.
Many of the water heaters projects we complete in Richmond are in Steveston, Brighouse, and Aberdeen. Richmond's flat geography and good road access mean installation logistics are typically straightforward, including for second-floor mini-split heads.



