Quick Answer

Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in Barrie (2026)

Average cost in Barrie

$10,625avg

$5,500 — $18,500

$5 — $6 per sq ft

+12.5% YoY
9 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Equipment

Furnace, AC, or Heat Pump unit

$2,800 — $9,500

48%

Labor

Licensed installation & testing

$2,000 — $6,000

40%

Materials

Venting, linesets, and electrical

$400 — $1,500

8%

Permits & Disposal

City permits and old unit removal

$250 — $600

4%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $1,381 tax$12,006

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 9 sources and market data for Barrie. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$9,444

Today

$10,625

Furnace/HVAC Replacement in Barrie is 12.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,181 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 Barrie

Verified providers
🔨

Affordable Comfort

92 Commerce Park Dr Unit 8, Barrie, ON L4N 8W8, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

2,853 reviews

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Air Source Home Comfort

PO 116, 164 Innisfil St, Barrie, ON L4N 3E7, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

586 reviews

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Custom Comfort ClimateCare

18 Alliance Blvd Units 8 & 9, Barrie, ON L4N 3V9, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

811 reviews

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Simcoe Muskoka Home Comfort

92 Caplan Ave suite 723, Barrie, ON L4N 9J2, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

245 reviews

🔨

Georgian Home Comfort - Heating and Cooling

373 Huronia Rd, Barrie, ON L4N 8Z1, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

314 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

For a standard 2,000 sq ft home in Barrie, a full HVAC replacement (furnace and AC) typically ranges from $9,500 to $12,500 CAD, depending on the efficiency rating (SEER2) and brand.

Yes, Barrie homeowners can access the Home Renovation Savings (HRS) Program, offering up to $7,500 for cold-climate heat pumps. Additionally, the Clean Home Heating Initiative provides up to $4,500 for hybrid systems.

A standalone high-efficiency gas furnace replacement in Barrie currently averages between $4,500 and $6,500 CAD, including professional installation and removal of the old unit.

Prices have risen by approximately 10-15% due to the mandatory industry transition to A2L refrigerants (like R-32 and R-454B), which required manufacturers to redesign equipment with new safety sensors and leak detection.

📊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: 4 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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