Quick Answer

Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in Edmonton (2026)

Average cost in Edmonton

$10,632avg

$4,500 — $19,500

$4 — $9 per sq ft

+12.5% YoY
11 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
Alberta

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
HVAC Equipment

Furnace and/or AC unit

$2,200 — $9,500

42%

Installation Labor

Licensed technician hours

$1,800 — $7,500

46%

Installation Materials

Ducting, venting, and fittings

$400 — $1,800

8%

Permits & Disposal

City fees and old unit removal

$250 — $700

4%

🧾GST (5%) — Alberta
Base cost + $532 tax$11,164

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$9,450

Today

$10,632

Furnace/HVAC Replacement in Edmonton 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 Edmonton

Verified providers
🔨

Trust Home Comfort

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

5.0
★★★★★

739 reviews

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Furnace Family Edmonton

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

4.9
★★★★½

3,803 reviews

🔨

Legacy Heating and Cooling

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

4.9
★★★★½

3,077 reviews

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Enercare McKinley

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

4.9
★★★★½

2,501 reviews

🔨

Romaniuk Heating and Air Conditioning

8403 Davies Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 4N3, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

4,784 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 standalone high-efficiency gas furnace replacement, Edmonton homeowners typically pay between $4,500 and $7,500 CAD, including labor and basic venting upgrades.

Recent tariffs on steel and aluminum have added approximately $400 to $900 to the cost of new units. Most contractors have implemented a 5% to 15% price hike in 2026 to offset these equipment costs.

Yes, homeowners can access the Canada Greener Homes Loan for up to $40,000 in interest-free financing. Additionally, switching to a cold-climate heat pump can qualify for federal grants up to $5,000 depending on current program availability.

A standard 1,800 sq ft home usually requires a 60,000 to 80,000 BTU furnace and a 2.0 to 2.5-ton air conditioning unit to handle Edmonton's extreme temperature swings.

📊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: 2 weeks 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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