Quick Answer

Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in Saskatoon (2026)

Average cost in Saskatoon

$11,501avg

$8,200 — $19,500

$5 — $8 per sq ft

+7.5% YoY
12 sources
Updated 3 days ago
Saskatchewan

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Equipment

High-efficiency furnace and AC condenser/coil

$4,100 — $9,750

50%

Labor

Licensed HVAC technician installation

$2,870 — $6,825

35%

Materials

Ductwork modifications, venting, and refrigerant lines

$574 — $1,365

7%

Electrical

240V circuit and panel upgrades

$410 — $975

5%

Permits

TSASK gas/electrical and City of Saskatoon inspections

$246 — $585

3%

🧾GST+PST (11%) — Saskatchewan
Base cost + $1,265 tax$12,766

GST+PST at 11%

📋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

$6,238

$4,990 — $7,486

Based on 12 sources and market data for Saskatoon. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$10,699

Today

$11,501

Furnace/HVAC Replacement in Saskatoon is 7.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $802 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 Saskatoon

Verified providers
🔨

Razor Heating & A/C Ltd.

218 Wheeler St #4, Saskatoon, SK S7P 0A9, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

741 reviews

🔨

AquaTemp

1115 8 St E, Saskatoon, SK S7H 0S3, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

127 reviews

🔨

Furnaceguys Heating & Air Conditioning

3069 Faithfull Ave Unit B, Saskatoon, SK S7K 8B3, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

1,886 reviews

🔨

Centennial Plumbing, Heating & Electrical

2630 Millar Ave unit 1, Saskatoon, SK S7K 4C8, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

3,121 reviews

🔨

Ball & Sons Heating Co Ltd

1100 7 Ave N #13, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0R1, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

113 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

SaskEnergy offers a Residential Equipment Replacement Rebate of $325 for 96.0–96.9% AFUE furnaces and $650 for 97%+ AFUE models. Additionally, the Saskatchewan Home Renovation Tax Credit allows homeowners to claim 10.5% back on up to $4,000 of eligible expenses, providing a potential tax saving of $420.

A standalone high-efficiency gas furnace replacement typically ranges from $4,000 to $8,000 in Saskatoon. The average cost for a standard 1,500 sq ft home is approximately $6,000, including installation and TSASK gas permits.

Prices have risen by approximately 5-10% year-over-year due to manufacturer price hikes (Carrier and Lennox announced 5-10% increases), the phase-out of R-410A refrigerant in favor of more expensive A2L refrigerants like R-454B, and a local shortage of certified journeyperson technicians.

Yes, all furnace and AC replacements require a gas permit and an electrical permit from the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK). For a typical $10,000 project, the electrical permit fee is approximately $125, and the gas appliance replacement fee is $65.

📊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: 3 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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