Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in St. John's (2026)
Average cost in St. John's
$7,500 — $18,500
$5 — $9 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedFurnace and AC unit (R-454B compliant)
55%
Licensed technician hours and setup
30%
Fittings, vents, and minor repairs
10%
City fees and old unit removal
5%
HST at 15%
📋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
$5,152 — $7,728
Based on 14 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
$10,749
Today
$11,770
Furnace/HVAC Replacement in St. John's is ↑ 9.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,021 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 providersCooper's Heating Solutions
310 Bauline Line Extension, Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, NL A1M 2V6, Canada
116 reviews
Heat Pump Solutions Ltd.
22 Allston St Unit A, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 0A4, Canada
1,256 reviews
Avalon Plumbing & Heating Ltd
62 Paddy Dobbin Dr, St. John's, NL A1A 4W1, Canada
238 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 City of St. John's charges a flat fee of $50 per furnace unit. Additionally, a residential electrical permit is required, typically costing $72.60, and plumbing permits start at a minimum of $42.24 if modifications are needed.
Yes, the 'Oil to Electric Incentive Program' in Newfoundland and Labrador offers up to $22,000 for income-qualified households to switch from oil to electric heat pumps. The federal 'Oil to Heat Pump Affordability' program also provides up to $10,000 in upfront grants.
A central cold-climate heat pump system typically ranges from $12,000 to $18,500 in 2026. While more expensive than a standard furnace, they are designed to operate efficiently in St. John's winters down to -25°C.
Prices in St. John's have risen by approximately 9.5% year-over-year due to the mandatory transition to A2L refrigerants (like R-454B), which requires more complex equipment, and new 25% tariffs on imported HVAC components from the U.S.
📊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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