Quick Answer

Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in Halifax (2026)

Average cost in Halifax

$12,487avg

$6,500 — $24,000

$4,500 — $7,500 per sq ft

+8.5% YoY
9 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
Nova Scotia

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Equipment & Materials

Furnace/Heat Pump unit, coils, and refrigerant

$2,925 — $10,800

45%

Labor

Installation, ductwork modification, and testing

$3,120 — $11,520

48%

Permits & Inspections

HRM building and mechanical permits

$130 — $480

2%

Disposal & Recycling

Removal of old unit and hazardous waste handling

$325 — $1,200

5%

🧾HST (15%) — Nova Scotia
Base cost + $1,873 tax$14,360

HST at 15%

📋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

$6,575

$5,260 — $7,890

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$11,508

Today

$12,487

Furnace/HVAC Replacement in Halifax is 8.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $978 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 Halifax

Verified providers
🔨

Dr. Heatpumps Ltd.

1 Kingswood Dr #206, Hammonds Plains, NS B4B 0P4, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

134 reviews

🔨

Breath Assured Heat Pump and Duct Cleaning

50 Eileen Stubbs Ave #130, Dartmouth, NS B3B 0M7, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

622 reviews

🔨

Atmosphere Climate Control Specialists Ltd.

287 Lacewood Dr #103, Halifax, NS B3M 3Y7, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

842 reviews

🔨

Joe's Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning Ltd.

10 Lovett Lake Ct, Halifax, NS B3S 1B8, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

312 reviews

🔨

Shines Energy

192 Joseph Zatzman Dr #14, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1N4, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

1,272 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 full system replacement (furnace and central air or a ducted heat pump) is approximately $13,250 CAD, with most projects falling between $9,000 and $18,000 depending on efficiency ratings.

Yes, through the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program and provincial incentives, Halifax homeowners can receive up to $15,000 CAD in rebates to offset the high upfront cost of conversion.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) charges permit fees based on the value of construction, typically $6.88 per $1,000 of the project's estimated value, plus a minimum base fee of $31.25.

A mid-range 2-ton central heat pump unit in Halifax averages around $8,500 CAD installed, though high-efficiency cold-climate models can reach $13,000 CAD.

📊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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