The short version.
As verified on August 26, 2026, FortisBC lists up to $150 in appliance-maintenance rebates for eligible residential gas customers: $50 for either a furnace or boiler, $50 for one tankless water heater and $25 for each of up to two eligible fireplaces. Storage tank water heaters are excluded. FortisBC also lists a separate $50 heat-pump service rebate with its own requirements.
- The gas-appliance program requires eligible service by a licensed gas contractor.
- Applications must be submitted within 60 days of the service invoice date.
- Paid receipts and the FortisBC account information are required for the application.
- Program rules and final approval belong to FortisBC and can change after this page is updated.
Maintenance rebates can be useful, but they should never be presented as automatic cash back. FortisBC controls customer eligibility, eligible appliances, contractor requirements, documentation, deadlines and approval. Verify the official program before booking and again before applying.
Which gas appliances and amounts are currently listed?
The current appliance-maintenance page lists $50 for either one furnace or one boiler per household, $50 for one eligible tankless water heater and $25 for each of up to two eligible fireplaces. Together, the listed maximum is $150 per household when all applicable conditions are met.
- Furnace or boiler: $50, maximum one of the two per household.
- Tankless water heater: $50, maximum one per household.
- Fireplace: $25 each, maximum two; outdoor fireplaces are excluded.
Storage tank water heaters are not included
FortisBC's current page explicitly says storage tank water heaters are not eligible for this maintenance rebate. A hot-water-tank service may still be worthwhile for operation, safety or diagnosis, but it should not be advertised as qualifying for this program.
Who is eligible for the gas-appliance program?
The current public criteria state that the applicant must be a residential FortisBC gas customer and have eligible appliances serviced under the program terms by a licensed gas contractor. Property, account-holder, appliance and invoice details still need to match the official terms and conditions.
The application deadline is 60 days
FortisBC states that the application must be submitted within 60 days of the service invoice date. Waiting until the end of the season can therefore put an otherwise eligible service outside the submission window.
What documentation should be kept?
Keep all paid receipts with enough detail to identify the serviced appliance and work. The application also asks for the FortisBC gas account number and email address. If the applicant is not the utility account holder, FortisBC describes a separate consent requirement.
Heat-pump service is a separate rebate route
FortisBC currently links to a separate $50 heat-pump service rebate for eligible customers using a qualified contractor. Do not combine the rules for that rebate with the gas-appliance maximum; open the specific heat-pump program and confirm its current eligibility before relying on it.
Where to verify before booking and applying
Use the official FortisBC page and terms and conditions. B.C HVAC can provide accurate service information and documentation for the work completed, but it cannot approve a utility rebate or guarantee processing time.
Questions homeowners ask
Is the rebate automatically deducted from B.C HVAC's price?
No. The program is administered by FortisBC. The customer applies with the required information and paid receipts, and FortisBC determines approval and payment method.
Can I claim both a furnace and boiler service?
The current page lists $50 for either a furnace or boiler, with a maximum of one per household under that item. Confirm the official terms for the service date.
Does a gas-fireplace rebate pay $50?
The current amount is $25 per eligible fireplace, to a maximum of two per household. Outdoor fireplaces are listed as ineligible.
How long do I have to apply?
FortisBC currently states that applications must be submitted within 60 days of the service invoice date.
Authoritative sources used
Time-sensitive programs and technical guidance were checked against the original public sources below. Open the source for the current rule or full context.
Verify the current program.
FortisBC controls eligibility, documentation, submission deadlines and final approval. Review the official page before relying on a rebate.
Open official FortisBC rules