Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in St. John's (2026)
Average cost in St. John's
$6,400 — $22,500
$6,400 — $22,500 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedFurnace or Heat Pump Unit
52%
Installation and Testing
28%
Ductwork, Refrigerant, Fittings
12%
Panel or Wiring for Heat Pump
5%
Municipal Fees and Old Unit Removal
3%
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 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 providersCooper's Heating Solutions
310 Bauline Line Extension, Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, NL A1M 2V6, Canada
120 reviews
Heat Pump Solutions Ltd.
22 Allston St Unit A, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 0A4, Canada
1,276 reviews
Avalon Plumbing & Heating Ltd
62 Paddy Dobbin Dr, St. John's, NL A1A 4W1, Canada
243 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 dataAggregated from 9+ 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: 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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