Do you send subcontractors for night calls?

Never. The technician at your door is a licensed Wiehler employee in a Wiehler truck, the same as a daytime appointment.

How much does furnace replacement cost in Calgary?

Most Calgary homes land between $3,500 and $15,000 installed in 2026, depending on furnace type and venting. Plastic-vent replacements sit at the lower end; metal-vent systems needing venting updates sit higher.

How long does a furnace replacement take?

Most replacements are completed in a single day. Venting updates or duct modifications can extend it to two.

When should I replace instead of repair?

The practical rule: if the furnace is over 12–15 years old and the repair costs more than a third of a replacement, replace. Below that age with a modest repair bill, repair.

Is fall the best time to replace a furnace in Calgary?

Yes, early fall gives you scheduling flexibility, time to compare options, and a working furnace before the first cold snap. Mid-winter emergency replacements limit your choices.

Emergency Plumber Calgary

Q: What should I do while waiting for the plumber?

Keep the main water valve off, stop using every drain if sewage is involved, and keep people and pets away from standing water near electrical outlets. Take photos of the problem and send them with any details you can — the more the plumber knows before arriving, the more likely it gets solved in a single trip.

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When a pipe bursts at 2am, you need a plumber you can actually reach. Wiehler’s Calgary team takes emergency calls and bookings 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the same family-owned company that has been answering Calgary’s plumbing emergencies since 1979. Call (403) 300-0813 or book online, any hour.

What Counts as a Plumbing Emergency?

Call us immediately, any hour, for any of these:

- Burst or leaking pipes — water actively escaping into your home
- Flooding or water in the basement — including sump pump failures during a storm or melt
- Sewage backing up — a health hazard; stop using every drain in the house and call
- No water at all — often a main line or supply issue
- No hot water in winter — in a Calgary cold snap, this can escalate to frozen pipes
- Frozen pipes — before they burst, not after
- Gas line concerns connected to your plumbing or heating — if you smell gas, leave first, then call your utility, then us

Burst Pipe? Do This in the First 5 Minutes

1. Shut off the main water valve. It’s usually in the basement where the water line enters the house, often near the water meter or hot water tank. Turn it clockwise until it stops.
2. Open the lowest taps in the house to drain the remaining water out of the pipes and away from the leak.
3. Kill power to affected areas at the breaker if water is anywhere near outlets or appliances.
4. Move what you can out of the water’s path and get towels down.
5. Call (403) 300-0813.

Why Calgary Calls Wiehler in an Emergency

- Family-owned since 1979 — three generations, the same 403 number, the same standards
- 900+ five-star Google reviews — the highest-rated plumbing company in Calgary
- Upfront pricing — quoted before work begins, even at 3am
- COR certified — the highest safety standard in Alberta’s trades
- Fully stocked trucks — most emergency repairs finished on the first visit

Where We Respond

Our emergency team covers all of Calgary, NW, NE, SW, and SE, plus Chestermere, Cochrane, Airdrie, Okotoks, High River, Aldersyde, and the surrounding area. If you’re not sure whether you’re in our response zone, call: if we can’t reach you quickly, we’ll say so honestly.

Emergency Plumber Calgary – FAQs

What counts as 24-hour or after-hours plumbing in Calgary?

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Generally, after-hours means calls between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The window when most plumbing companies switch to an on-call response instead of regular scheduling.

What's the first thing to do in a plumbing emergency?

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Mitigate the damage before anything else. For a water leak or sewer backup, that means shutting off your water, knowing where your shut-off valve is matters more than anything in the first minutes. Then get on the phone with a plumber as fast as possible.

How fast should an emergency plumber call me back?

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A company with an effective on-call plan will pick up immediately or call you back within 5 to 10 minutes. If you're waiting longer than that at 2 a.m., keep looking.

What should I do while waiting for the plumber?

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Take photos of the problem and send them with any details you can. The more the plumber knows before arriving, the more likely the problem gets solved in a single trip.

What counts as a plumbing emergency?

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Anything actively spreading, rising, or smelling: burst or leaking pipes, flooding or water in the basement, sewage backing up, no water at all, no hot water during a Calgary cold snap, or frozen pipes. A slow drip you can fully contain in a bucket can usually wait until morning.

Is a leaking pipe an emergency?

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It depends on the flow. A drip contained in a bucket can usually wait, shut off the valve feeding that fixture if you can. Water that is spreading, spraying, or coming through a ceiling is an emergency: shut off the main valve and call right away.

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Don’t wait until the damage spreads. If something’s gone wrong with your furnace, get in touch with our expert team today. At Wiehler Plumbing and Heating, we take every emergency seriously, because your home matters.

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