Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in Halifax (2026)
Average cost in Halifax
$6,500 — $24,000
$4,500 — $7,500 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedFurnace/Heat Pump unit, coils, and refrigerant
45%
Installation, ductwork modification, and testing
48%
HRM building and mechanical permits
2%
Removal of old unit and hazardous waste handling
5%
HST at 15%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically 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
InteractiveEstimated Cost
$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 providersDr. Heatpumps Ltd.
1 Kingswood Dr #206, Hammonds Plains, NS B4B 0P4, Canada
134 reviews
Breath Assured Heat Pump and Duct Cleaning
50 Eileen Stubbs Ave #130, Dartmouth, NS B3B 0M7, Canada
622 reviews
Atmosphere Climate Control Specialists Ltd.
287 Lacewood Dr #103, Halifax, NS B3M 3Y7, Canada
842 reviews
Joe's Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning Ltd.
10 Lovett Lake Ct, Halifax, NS B3S 1B8, Canada
312 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 dataAggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
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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