Quick Answer

Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in Edmonton (2026)

Average cost in Edmonton

$10,123avg

$4,500 — $18,500

$4 — $7 per sq ft

+7.5% YoY
8 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Alberta

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
HVAC Equipment

Furnace unit and/or AC condenser

$2,500 — $11,000

58%

Installation Labor

Licensed technician hourly rates

$1,500 — $4,500

32%

Permits and Inspections

City of Edmonton 2026 Gas/HVAC fees

$192 — $350

3%

Materials and Supplies

Venting, transition, and electrical

$200 — $1,500

5%

Disposal and Recycling

Removal of old unit and refrigerant

$100 — $250

2%

🧾GST (5%) — Alberta
Base cost + $506 tax$10,629

GST at 5%

📋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

$6,778

$5,422 — $8,134

Based on 8 sources and market data for Edmonton. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$9,416

Today

$10,123

Furnace/HVAC Replacement in Edmonton is 7.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $706 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 Edmonton

Verified providers
🔨

Trust Home Comfort

9756 27 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6N 1B2, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

728 reviews

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Furnace Family Edmonton

10351 61 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 1L1, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

3,767 reviews

🔨

Legacy Heating and Cooling

4704 Eleniak Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 2S1, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

3,020 reviews

🔨

Enercare McKinley

11122 156 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 1Y1, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

2,485 reviews

🔨

Otto Heating & Cooling

11224 156 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 1Y3, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

621 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

As of January 1, 2026, the City of Edmonton charges a base fee of $192.40 for a residential gas permit for projects valued up to $15,000. For projects exceeding this value, the fee increases to $280.80.

Yes, the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) in Edmonton offers financing up to $50,000 for high-efficiency HVAC upgrades. It features a 6% fixed interest rate and often includes a 5-10% incentive rebate on the total project cost.

For a 1,500 sq ft home, a mid-range 96% AFUE furnace installation typically costs between $6,500 and $7,200 CAD, including labor and basic materials.

In 2026, the average hourly rate for a licensed residential HVAC technician in Edmonton ranges from $36 to $54 CAD, depending on experience and the contractor's overhead.

Prices have risen by approximately 5-10% due to the full enforcement of the R-454B refrigerant mandate, which required equipment redesigns, alongside 10-25% tariffs on imported components like compressors and circuit boards.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 8+ 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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