Quick Answer

Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in Ottawa (2026)

Average cost in Ottawa

$12,379avg

$5,500 — $26,500

$4 — $7 per sq ft

+8.5% YoY
12 sources
Updated 3 days ago
Ottawa-Gatineau

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Equipment & Materials

Furnace, AC/Heat Pump unit, and coils

$3,500 — $17,000

65%

Labor & Installation

Licensed technician hours and site prep

$1,500 — $6,500

28%

Permits & Inspections

City of Ottawa mechanical permits

$150 — $450

3%

Disposal & Miscellaneous

Old unit removal and duct modifications

$350 — $2,550

4%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $1,609 tax$13,988

HST at 13%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Furnace or AC unit
  • Thermostat
  • Basic ductwork connections
  • Refrigerant
  • Labor & installation
  • Old unit disposal

Typically Excludes

  • Full ductwork replacement
  • Zoning systems
  • Smart home integration
  • Permits & inspections
  • Humidifier or air purifier

Based on a standard 2,000 sq ft home with existing ductwork.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

$7,250

$5,800 — $8,700

Based on 12 sources and market data for Ottawa. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$11,409

Today

$12,379

Furnace/HVAC Replacement in Ottawa is 8.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $970 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top HVAC Replace Contractors in Ottawa

Verified providers
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Ottawa Comfort Heating & Cooling

33 Viewmount Dr, Ottawa, ON K2G 3C4, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

190 reviews

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Capital City Heating and Cooling Inc.

7820 Flewellyn Rd, Ottawa, ON K0A 1B0, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

446 reviews

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Ottawa Home Services

1559 Laperriere Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Z 5H1, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

1,330 reviews

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JD Swallow Heating & Cooling

2759 Fenton Rd #14, Ottawa, ON K1T 3T8, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

1,463 reviews

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Anchor Home Comfort

1181 Parisien St, Ottawa, ON K1B 4W4, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

3,948 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

The average cost for a high-efficiency gas furnace replacement in Ottawa is approximately $5,500 to $6,800 CAD, including standard installation and HST.

For a 2,000 sq ft home, a combined furnace and central air conditioning system typically ranges from $11,500 to $15,500 CAD, depending on the SEER2 efficiency rating.

Yes, while the HER+ program ended in 2025, the 2026 Home Renovation Savings (HRS) program offers up to $7,500 CAD for cold-climate heat pumps and hybrid systems. There are currently no direct rebates for standalone gas furnace replacements.

Prices in 2026 have risen by an estimated 15-30% for cooling units specifically due to the mandatory phase-out of R-410A refrigerant in favor of newer A2L refrigerants like R-454B, which require re-engineered equipment.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 3 days ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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