Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in Hamilton (2026)
Average cost in Hamilton
$7,500 — $22,000
$3 — $6 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedFurnace and AC/Heat Pump units
65%
Licensed technician time
25%
Transitions and venting upgrades
5%
Old unit haul-away and recycling
3%
City of Hamilton and TSSA fees
2%
HST at 13%
📋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
$5,908 — $8,862
Based on 12 sources and market data for Hamilton. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$10,185
Today
$11,051
Furnace/HVAC Replacement in Hamilton is ↑ 8.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $866 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 Hamilton
Verified providersDynamic Heating & Cooling
1527 Upper Ottawa St Unit 13, Hamilton, ON L8W 3J4, Canada
798 reviews
AirPro Heating & Cooling
31 Cranston St, Ancaster, ON L9K 0E3, Canada
173 reviews
Spurr Heating & Air Conditioning
95 Hempstead Dr #1, Hamilton, ON L8W 2Y6, Canada
1,234 reviews
HAMCO Heating and Cooling Ltd.
200 Queen St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2W3, Canada
721 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 natural gas furnace replacement, Hamilton homeowners typically pay between $4,500 and $6,500, including standard installation and a 96-97% AFUE unit.
Yes, the Enbridge Home Efficiency Rebate Plus and Canada Greener Homes programs remain active in 2026, offering up to $7,100 for cold-climate heat pumps and $4,500 for high-efficiency furnace upgrades.
Premium modulating furnaces and variable-speed AC units typically add $2,500 to $4,500 to the total project cost compared to standard single-stage equipment, though they offer 20-30% higher energy savings.
Yes, homes built before 1970 often require chimney-to-PVC venting conversions ($200-$500) and electrical panel upgrades ($1,500-$2,500) to support modern high-efficiency HVAC or heat pump systems.
📊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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