Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in Montreal (2026)
Average cost in Montreal
$5,000 — $22,000
$3 — $9 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedLicensed HVAC technician fees
55%
Furnace/Heat Pump unit (R-454B compliant)
35%
Modifications and fittings
7%
Municipal fees and old unit removal
3%
GST+QST at 14.98%
📋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
$5,368 — $8,052
Based on 12 sources and market data for Montreal. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$11,298
Today
$12,371
Furnace/HVAC Replacement in Montreal is ↑ 9.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,073 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 Montreal
Verified providersLes Services Polarbear
1690 Rue Frontenac, Montréal, QC H2K 2Y9, Canada
1,187 reviews
Allard & Emond Inc.
2955 Rue Sartelon, Saint-Laurent, QC H4R 1E6, Canada
409 reviews
Celsius Refrigeration
24 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H2S 1P8, Canada
860 reviews
Confort MH - Climatisation et chauffage
720 Rue Saint-Jacques #2807, Montréal, QC H3C 1A1, Canada
705 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
Homeowners can access the Hydro-Québec LogisVert program, which offers up to $6,700 for efficient heat pumps. Additionally, a $350M provincial initiative covers up to 55% of installation costs for eligible rental properties to improve energy efficiency.
For residential buildings, the minimum permit fee is $167.40. The actual cost is calculated at $9.80 for every $1,000 of projected work value, including labor and materials.
Prices have risen by 5-15% due to the mandatory transition to low-GWP refrigerants like R-454B, which required equipment redesigns, alongside a 10% baseline tariff on imported components and record-high copper prices near $11,975 per metric ton.
A full system replacement for a 2,000 sq ft home typically averages $13,430 CAD. This includes a high-efficiency gas furnace and a central air conditioning or heat pump unit with standard installation.
📊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: 4 days 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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