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Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in St. John's (2026)

Average cost in St. John's

$12,526avg

$6,400 — $22,500

$6,400 — $22,500 per sq ft

+3.7% YoY
9 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
Newfoundland and Labrador

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Equipment

Furnace or Heat Pump Unit

$3,500 — $12,000

52%

Labor

Installation and Testing

$1,800 — $6,500

28%

Materials

Ductwork, Refrigerant, Fittings

$800 — $2,500

12%

Electrical Upgrades

Panel or Wiring for Heat Pump

$500 — $1,500

5%

Permits & Disposal

Municipal Fees and Old Unit Removal

$250 — $600

3%

🧾HST (15%) — Newfoundland and Labrador
Base cost + $1,879 tax$14,405

HST at 15%

📋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

$6,440

$5,152 — $7,728

Based on 9 sources and market data for St. John's. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$12,079

Today

$12,526

Furnace/HVAC Replacement in St. John's is 3.7% compared to roughly a year ago — about $447 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 St. John's

Verified providers
🔨

Cooper's Heating Solutions

310 Bauline Line Extension, Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, NL A1M 2V6, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

120 reviews

🔨

Heat Pump Solutions Ltd.

22 Allston St Unit A, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 0A4, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

1,276 reviews

🔨

Avalon Plumbing & Heating Ltd

62 Paddy Dobbin Dr, St. John's, NL A1A 4W1, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

243 reviews

🔨

Greenfoot Energy

1218 Kenmount Rd, Paradise, NL A1L 1N3, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

981 reviews

🔨

Cole Air Contracting - Heat Pumps & Mini-Splits

7 Riverview Ave Unit C, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 1L9, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

341 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 Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program remains active until July 31, 2026, offering up to $22,000 in combined federal and provincial grants for households switching from oil to electric heat pumps.

A single-head ductless mini-split typically costs between $4,500 and $6,800 installed, whereas a full central HVAC replacement for a standard 1,500 sq ft home averages $11,500 to $18,500.

Yes, local contractors recommend 'coastal-grade' corrosion protection for outdoor condensers due to salt air, which typically adds $600 to $1,100 to the equipment price.

In 2026, billable labor rates for licensed HVAC professionals in the Avalon Peninsula range from $115 to $155 per hour, with most full replacements requiring 12 to 24 man-hours.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 9+ 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: 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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