Quick Answer

Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in Montreal (2026)

Average cost in Montreal

$8,500avg

$4,500 — $15,000

$3 — $10 per sq ft

+6.5% YoY
8 sources
Updated today
Quebec

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Equipment

Furnace, AC, or Heat Pump unit

$2,250 — $7,500

50%

Labor

Certified HVAC technician installation

$1,575 — $5,250

35%

Materials & Ductwork

Sheet metal, wiring, thermostat

$450 — $1,500

10%

Permits & Disposal

Old unit removal and local permits

$225 — $750

5%

🧾GST+QST (14.98%) — Quebec
Base cost + $1,273 tax$9,773

GST+QST at 14.98%

📋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

$6,710

$5,368 — $8,052

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

🏢Top HVAC Replace Contractors in Montreal

Verified providers
🔨

Allard & Emond Inc.

2955 Rue Sartelon, Saint-Laurent, QC H4R 1E6, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

323 reviews

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Les Services Polarbear

1690 Rue Frontenac, Montréal, QC H2K 2Y9, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

1,159 reviews

🔨

Confort MH - Climatisation et chauffage

720 Rue Saint-Jacques #2807, Montréal, QC H3C 1A1, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

543 reviews

🔨

Celsius Refrigeration

24 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H2S 1P8, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

815 reviews

🔨

AIRGREEN inc.

4951 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montréal, QC H1V 2A1, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

491 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

In Montreal, replacing a standard natural gas or electric furnace typically costs between $3,500 and $6,800 CAD, depending on the efficiency rating and complexity of the installation.

A complete central HVAC replacement, including a new furnace and air conditioner or heat pump, generally ranges from $8,500 to $15,000 CAD if your existing ductwork is in good condition.

Yes, Quebec homeowners can access provincial grants like the LogisVert program and federal initiatives, which can offset the cost of high-efficiency heat pumps and furnaces by $1,000 to $5,000 CAD.

If your Montreal home lacks existing ductwork, installing new ducts will add approximately $6,000 to $10,000 CAD to your total HVAC replacement project, bringing the total potential cost up to $25,000 CAD.

📊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: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.