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Garage Heater Repair in Edmonton
Garage heater not keeping up? We'll find the fault and fix it.
When your garage heater won’t light, the pilot keeps going out, or it runs but blows cold air, our technicians track down the cause. We fix bad igniters and flame sensors, short cycling, faulty thermostats and venting problems. If your CO alarm is going off or you smell gas, leave the garage, then call us right away.
- Serving Edmonton since 2001
- Licensed and insured
- 4.8 stars on Google
- Straightforward Pricing™
- Capital Club membership
Why a working garage heater matters in Edmonton
Work through the winter
At −30°C, a cold garage makes projects, repairs and hobbies hard to get done. A working heater lets you use the space all year.
Protect what's stored inside
Paint, batteries, fluids and water lines don’t handle a deep freeze well. Steady heat keeps them from freezing, cracking or failing.
Easier starts for your vehicle
A heated garage means warmer engines and less strain on cold mornings. You’ll also be scraping less ice off the windshield.
Safer heat
A heater that’s cleaned, checked and vented properly burns clean. That lowers the risk of carbon monoxide building up in a closed space.
Types of Heating Services We Offer for Your Garage
Capital Plumbing offers a comprehensive array of heating services designed to cater to residential, commercial, and industrial garages in Edmonton. Our team of fully licensed and seasoned technicians possesses the expertise to carry out the following tasks:
Repair
We diagnose no-heat, ignition, flame sensor, thermostat and short-cycling problems, then fix them properly.
Maintenance
A yearly tune-up covers cleaning, a burner and venting check, and a CO safety test before the cold arrives.
Installation
We size and install a new garage heater for your space, with gas lines, venting and permits done to code.
Gas vs electric vs propane
- Natural gas: Most common in Edmonton garages and usually the cheapest to run. It needs proper venting and a gas line. Keep a working CO alarm in the garage.
- Electric: No combustion, so no venting and no CO. Easy to install, but it often needs a dedicated circuit and costs more to run in a big or poorly insulated garage.
- Propane: Good where there's no gas service. It burns like natural gas, so it needs the same venting, clearances and CO alarm.
Whatever type you have, never block the vent or store fuel and solvents near the heater.
Why Edmonton homeowners call Capital
We’ve been fixing heating systems across Edmonton since 2001. Our technicians are licensed and insured, and they show up with the parts and tools to get most garage heaters running on the first visit. With Straightforward Pricing™, you know the price before we start, and our 4.8-star Google rating shows how we treat people.
FAQs
The most common causes are a dirty or failed igniter, a bad flame sensor, a gas supply problem or a tripped safety switch. A technician can test each part and replace whatever's failed.
It could be a dirty burner, a failing blower, a thermostat in the wrong spot or a heater that's too small for the space. We'll check the unit and tell you if repair or replacement makes more sense.
Short cycling usually comes from a dirty flame sensor, an overheating unit, a blocked vent or a thermostat problem. Leaving it alone wears out parts faster, so it's worth having it checked.
Get everyone out, leave the door open and don't go back in. Call your gas utility or 911 from outside, and have the heater inspected before you use it again.
Once a year, ideally in the fall before you need it. A tune-up catches worn parts and venting problems early and keeps the heater burning safely.
Get your garage heater fixed before the next cold snap
Call Capital for garage heater repair in Edmonton. Capital Club members get priority booking and regular maintenance visits to keep their heating running all winter.
Real Customer Reviews on Google
Doug Couper
8 months ago
He introduced himself right away we went to the garage showed him the unit heater and I told him what it was doing. He listened then told me what could be the problem. Took him a good hour or more since he found a few problems. The unit was over 20 years old but parts are available but once he figured out repairs versus replacing the unit the smart thing was to replace the unit. We set that up for replacement with in 2 days.Sergio and Mich showed up Friday right on time. Said it would take 2 hours and they were done in under the 2 hours. They went over basic information on the furnace. I would highly recommend capital plumbing and heating
John Halladay
9 months ago
Carlos did a great job. Very efficient. Explained every aspect of the job. Checked other plumbing issues I might have & replaced
worn out washer hoses he found while doing his inspection.
Also a great job by the woman on the phone who rearranged their schedule for me so they could see me quickly. Thank You
to all.
Gordon Read
9 months ago
Carlos was amazing. Carlos was very professional and explained everything that he was doing and looking at. We even talked about possible upgrades that I was considering and how they might be accomplished in the future.
I would welcome Carlos back at anytime.
Dale Cherpin
10 months ago
Carlos was awesome. I'm a bit of a DIY kind of guy and I fought with this garage floor drain clog for a couple hours and cleaned it to about 17feet, but I was stuck after that and still clogged. Carlos came in and did a great job explaining the cost and what he was going to do. Then he walked the walk and fixed the problem.
Thanks to Carlos and Capital Plumbing !!
Suzi Dunn
10 months ago
I would like to thank you Capita Pluming for their service. They went far and beyond and we are so happy choosing them. We had a problem with our tank water. They came so fast and replaced with new tank. Wow we were so happy and impressed. Dave and Dominic did an outstanding job. Friendly, professional, hardworking.They deliver so well what they know to the best level.I am so happy I choose this company and I defenetly would recommend them to working in the future. Thank you,Ryan,Dave,and Dominic you are amazing.
Jacqueline LaBerge
12 months ago
Excellent service, as always! My furnace wasn't heating enough, as winter was starting. Capital plumbing had a technician (Dave) out to me the next day, who was able to diagnose and fix the issue. Very upfront with cost, explained everything to me, and did a great job.
John Coffin
12 months ago
We have had Capital Plumbing at our house several times over the years. The service has always been good, and the people that come are friendly and will answer any questions. They arrive when expected. They email a reminder of an upcoming visit and include of the photo of who to expect at the door. Our most recent visit by Dave U was no exception to this.
Dan R
2 years ago
Our furnace repair was done promptly and with professionalism that surpassed my expectations. Thank you capital plumbing and thank you, Kevin
Marlo Richardson
2 years ago
Really impressed with Capital Plumbing. Matt and Dom were polite and professional. They did a great job fixing our shower hose and drain. We will definitely use them again!
Josh H
2 years ago
Kevin was great! Very thorough and knowledgeable regarding HVAC. Also friendly and professional.
Capital plumbing gives off the air of a caring committed team who care about quality service.
Carolyn J
2 years ago
Darren was very efficient and patient. He did a very good job and double checked to make sure there were no leaks.
March 2020
Kevin and Tom did an excellent job at my moms house checking her furnace, doing safety checks and installing a new faucet and shower head in the main washroom. They double checked everything and made sure they did everything properly.
Kevin was very efficient and did an excellent job. He double checked things and made sure everything was done properly. I have had Kevin at my moms house and at my house. He is always very pleasant and competent. During this Covid 19 he was very respectful of my elderly mom and reassuring that everything was going to be done properly.
November 10,2020
Tom was able to unblock the kitchen tap after a new hot water tank was replaced. He worked diligently and cleaned out the line. He installed a new pump and flap in the main washroom so that it would substantially reduce the water bill as it was leaking. He was very patient and thorough. He cleaned up every place he was and wore a mask to ensure safety protocols which was appreciated.
April 25,2022
Jesse and Scott did a all around check of my house and furnace. They replaced the anode rod in my hot water tank, flushed the tank, installed shut off valves because of my toilet leak and new humidifier pads. At my mom’s house they installed a new toilet and bathroom tap. The toilet was constantly running causing an increase in the water bill. Both men worked diligently and efficiently. Both were very pleasant and on task to get the work done.
Buster Hyman
2 years ago
Sources out possible reasons why water lines were freezing in the winter. Braydon did a great job!
David Marples
2 years ago
Vince is very thorough and explains exactly what needs doing, how much it will cost, and the time required. He is an excellent technician and a credit to your company.
Brian Allan
2 years ago
Matt was friendly, polite and most importantly very knowledgable about the products in our home. He took the time to explore the issue and make sure everything was corrected.
He was very friendly and polite and was most willing to help in any way.
Great service.
Rita Free
2 years ago
As always reps from Capital Plumbing & Heating were professional, capable and efficient. This is the first time Matt and Eric have been and we are very pleased with their work. Thank you.
doris peter
2 years ago
Laura Doroshenko
2 years ago
Great and efficient service! My new go to for all my plumbing needs. Thank you Capital Plumbing for coming to the rescue.
Yasmin Jiwa
2 years ago
Yearly check up. All good. The technician was very knowledgeable
Nand Narine
2 years ago
Professional and courteous service provided by Braydon in replacing the hot water tank. Will use this company in the future.
Richard Casavant
2 years ago
Did an outstanding service with Carlo. Could not completely solve the issue but made sure it would be resolved with further assistance.The following day. Problem solved with in minute’s. Matt and Dave are a pleasure to work withh
karen lee
2 years ago
Capital plumbing did a great job for us (matt). Much better experience than the last plumbing company we dealt with. Thanks Matt!
Sarah Hoffman
2 years ago
I’ve been a customer for years. Dave does my annual inspection/maintenance. He is very knowledgeable, professional, and teaches me about what he’s doing. 10/10
Jaggi Rao
2 years ago
Excellent service! Fast and competent. Very friendly and knowledgable. Full stars!!! Dave in particular was outstanding.
Robert Duncan
2 years ago
We have been customers for eight years and would not consider using anyone else for our furnace, plumbing maintenance. Everything is explained on what service is required and options. Nothing is forced on you but rather priorities are given and you make your choices. Great service with personable and qualified technicians.
Jason Lochhead
2 years ago
Quite a pleasurable and reassuring experience.
Greg Hyndman
2 years ago
Braydon was great very courteous and knowledgeable. Thank you for coming out to the house.
Roger Gervais
2 years ago
Chris arrived early for the scheduled service appointment which is virtually unheard of. He provided a thorough explanation of the problems to fix and addressed them promptly and efficiently. Most highly recommended!
Lisa Davies
2 years ago
Dave and Eric were extremely efficient, friendly and did an amazing job! They replaced a basement toilet, garden hose bib and repaired a leaking tub faucet in our 1950s. Would highly recommend and definitely use again 🙂
Glenn Fritz
2 years ago
Vince and Carlos did a great job replacing our furnace. They were polite and explained the equipment well
Jill Morgan
2 years ago
An efficient appointment that solved our issue, with prompt service. Thank you!
Bob Thompson
2 years ago
Matt was assigned to diagnose and repair our Air Conditioning after it failed following a power outage. Because of the various electronic boards involved, the problem was a difficult one. However, Matt stuck with it and went far above and well beyond to ensure the problem got solved, which it was. Throughout the entire process, Matt was a true professional, staying positive and systemically working through the various challenges the repair posed. He was friendly and courteous, his concern for the customer and his desire to provide the very best service shining through all the way from beginning to end. I would unhesitatingly recommend Matt to any customer and will ask for him should I have any other issues. Thank You Matt!
Teeb Brosox
2 years ago
Dave from Capital Plumbing was so friendly, fast and professional. Excellent response time and work. Great Job!
Shannon Hennig
2 years ago
Dave came to take a look at our furnace and he was so great to deal with. Extremely knowledgeable and explained things in an easy to understand way. I would highly recommend Capital!
Hannah Sc
2 years ago
Chris was fantastic. He is professional and knowledgeable. Very satisfied with the service.
Lauren White
2 years ago
Chris was friendly and professional, and did a thorough assessment of our home for AC installation. He was knowledgeable and informative, providing detailed explanations and various options for what we needed. Would highly recommend!
Joyce Ryks
2 years ago
Took the time to explain everything about the new air conditioning. Very professional, efficient and fast!
Margot Byer
2 years ago
Andrew completed our new toilet installationand was meticulous throughout. His respectful and thoughtful attitude made him a pleasure to deal with!
Paul Stubbs
2 years ago
Great technician! Dave has been helping me with plumbing issues in the past and now we are tackling my 25 year old A/C unit
Gail Mathew
2 years ago
Dave (and his partner) were awesome. Very knowledgeable and friendly guys. Thanks
T Larson
2 years ago
The HVAC man Dave came out promptly and recharged my 18 year old system to keep it running this summer. Much appreciated in this heat.
Lisa Bluteau
2 years ago
Chris was wonderful. Friendly, knowledgeable and honest. Will be a return customer.
jlouise mackay
2 years ago
We were having problems with our air conditioner and our computerized thermostat… as usual Dave came and fixed the issues quickly and answered all my questions!!
We have had numerous issues with our house and have always used capital plumbing and would never go anywhere else…
Dorothy Briggs
2 years ago
I made the phone and the same day they were out to deal with my issue of a water leakage by my hot water tank and furnace. Great Job by Kevin - explained all to me. Thank you so much!
Kevin gets 10 stars
Dorothy Briggs
Stan & Frankie Galbraith
2 years ago
We have used Capitol plumbing for the last couple of years. We have found both Andrew and Jesse to be excellent service providers.
Had Paul come today and he is a great addition to the team. Thanks for your wonderful service. We had Darren come today for a major sewer clog caused by huge tree roots. Very knowledgable, pleasant and effective in getting this job done. Great service and plumbers here!!
Today, we had Vince to deal with a small leak. Once again a great person to have on your team.
snoopy4beagle
2 years ago
Absolutely amazing experience. He truly listens and provides alternative options to fit the budget and if it doesn’t fit, no pressure to push you to do the work. It’s no wonder you have to wait to see Dave but so well worth the wait. Looking forward to him installing the new AC!!!!
Rita Suter
2 years ago
Matt G and partner were on time, friendly, very knowledgeable and efficient. I highly recommend this company for the above reasons. They great!
Norbert Cabling
2 years ago
A++ review. Learned lots as well as a homeowner of what to do and what not to do.
Farhad Amin
2 years ago
Christie Forrest
2 years ago
Dave was very knowledgeable and personable.
Sharon T
2 years ago
Braydon and Carlos were awesome! Once again, they found an item that needed immediate attention and a couple that I can have repaired/replaced in the future. I always learn something new about my home and how it operates. The more we know the better! Customer service is outstanding!
Sadly, Braydon is a Flames fan.....wasn't sure I should let him in, but relented....GO Oilers!
Cregg Sunshine
2 years ago
Karen Carleton
2 years ago
Capital Plumbing is the only plumbing that provided outstanding customer service for a quote. My call was answered immediately and they booked a quote right away, plus did an advance call to let me know they were on the way. I haven’t had work done yet but they are already winning for customer service. They even brought/wore shoe coverings in the house. Impressive and they came highly recommended to me. I could see why.
Connie Scott
2 years ago
Thank you Dave. I appreciate your availability today and lessons on the multiple plumbing issues I raised. Goodbye galvanized pipes...got it 🙂
Bill Rogers
2 years ago
Braydon and Kevin did an excellent job in installing a new hot water tank. They were very helpful and informative in helping us understand the problems with our old water tank. They were also very helpful in connecting our bbq to the natural gas meter. We will definitely have them back for any future plumbing repairs we may need.
Clayton Shmyr
2 years ago
Thank you again Capital Plumbing and Heating for coming to help resolve a plumbing issue. Matt and Carlos were great to deal with. Both were friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. I've used Capital multiple times for various plumbing issues and have been pleased with their service every time.
Alrick Campbell
2 years ago
Braydon was extremely knowledgeable of the services offered. I was very impressed with how detailed oriented he was. For each process he explained exactly what will be involved.
rezebeth noceja
2 years ago
Carlos and Kevin were wonderful to work with: very friendly, patient, responsive to questions, and offered proactive advise on the state of our equipment without imposition. Just really a great experience everytime Capital Plumbing technicians come to our home.
Ryan And Landyn Margiotta
2 years ago
Capital Plumbing has been coming to our house for years now, and every time it's truly been a fantastic experience. Whether it's been our furnace or our hot water tank and for this last visit our sump pump I can't thank them enough for fixing the problem. I would like to thank all the staff at Capital for doing such a fantastic job. They will always be my first call. Also big shout out to Dave for dealing with the sump pump today.
Xiaofu Zhu
3 years ago
I had Capital Plumbing and Heating come out for a malfunctioning furnace today. It was the fourth or fifth time I've called on Capital over the past decade. Once again the service was fantastic. Chris was friendly and capable. He diagnosed the problem quickly and had it up and running again within in a couple of hours. He checked the furnace repeatedly afterward to make it sure it was working. There are lots of things where I don't know who to call, but furnace/AC is not one of them. Highly recommended.
Sibeal McCourt
3 years ago
The two Daves were excellent. They took their time, explained everything, provided options and were very pleasant. We could not believe they were able to replace our garburator on the same day, and were neat and tidy with their work. This is the first time we have tried Capital Plumbin and Heating, and will be using the company again. Thanks to both Daves!
Kevin Conrad
3 years ago
Great customer service, great job, always great at explaining everything
Joshua Lothamer
3 years ago
Friendly, informative, and overall a pleasure to deal with Chris. Capital Plumbing unfortunately has a $99 show up fee, understandable, and I did not compare prices so will not attest to that but they showed up within 24 hours when a lot of others said within a week.
Jeanette Spanik
3 years ago
Prompt & Courteous Service.
George Ramsay
3 years ago
Chris is quick, smart and efficient. Very satisfied.
Michael Niemi
3 years ago
I used Capital Plumbing at my old residence. They were the best then and still continue to be today. I knew when I called for service for my new place I would definitely get the same service. I was right and they didn’t disappoint. The technician was excellent. The lady that answered the phone was the best customer service representative I have ever talk to. They are very lucky to have such a great representative for their company answer the phone. It all starts with the phone call. I would 100% recommend this company to everyone
Josiah Dyckerhoff
3 years ago
(Updated from 1 to 3 stars) They eventually did the work they said they would do but:
- they didn’t do the work the first time they came
- I had to call them six times to get them to finally listen and come back without charging me even more
- the tech complained to my wife that the job was underquoted (even though the quote was given on site after a thorough examination of our system)
- I have no way of checking whether he did a good job or rushed through it because he thought we weren’t paying enough
I give 3 stars because the job was eventually completed but I had to hound them and argue to get them to do the job they originally agreed to for the price they quoted. If you want the full story, read on.
I asked them to come give me a quote for a water softener and descaling - they originally told me it would be a free quote and then tried to change that to be $100 for a “service call”, which I had to argue to avoid.
The tech was friendly and helpful, so I agreed to do the descaling for about $500. After maybe 45 minutes he said he couldn’t do the descaling because he didn’t know if the unit was designed to be descaled, and he admitted he didn’t really do anything for me. He charged me a reduced price but still over $250, and I didn’t think I had any choice. After he left I called the boiler manufacturer and within 10 minutes found out it should be descaled.
It took two weeks of me calling over and over, speaking to different receptionists and hearing various reasons they couldn’t do it yet or couldn’t confirm a price and then they would just stop calling me back. Finally I was told I would have to pay the full original price on top of what I already paid. I said that was unacceptable because all I am asking is for them to do what they originally said they would do and I am willing to pay the difference.
I was told a manager would reach out to me to discuss. Mid afternoon I called again and was told he had just stepped out but would call as soon as he got back. Finally the next morning he called back and agreed to do what I was asking, and a tech came the next week. The tech was at our house for about 1.5 hours and complained that we were underquoted but still honoured the price.
Donna
3 years ago
Second time I’ve used Capital Plumbing because first experience was fantastic as was my current experience. Dave is very knowledgeable and explained everything. Explained the cost process before picking up a part. Will be definitely requesting Dave when needed in the future. Thank you so much.
A N
3 years ago
Dave and the team were great! I had an issue with my in-floor heating and they were easy to schedule, on time to the appointment and very pleasant!
They even returned on a courtesy after my initial appointment to validate everything was working. Thank you!!
