Quick Answer

Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in Vancouver (2026)

Average cost in Vancouver

$11,833avg

$3,500 — $24,000

$3 — $9 per sq ft

+6.5% YoY
11 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Metro Vancouver

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Equipment & Materials

Furnace/Heat Pump unit, coils, and refrigerant

$1,800 — $11,000

45%

Labor

Licensed HVAC technician installation (1-2 days)

$1,200 — $6,500

40%

Ductwork & Venting

Modifications to existing vents or PVC flue

$400 — $3,500

8%

Electrical Upgrades

Panel upgrades or new 240V circuits

$300 — $4,500

5%

Permits & Inspections

City of Vancouver mechanical/electrical permits

$100 — $350

2%

🧾GST+PST (12%) — British Columbia
Base cost + $1,420 tax$13,253

GST+PST at 12%

📋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

$8,263

$6,610 — $9,916

Based on 11 sources and market data for Vancouver. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$11,110

Today

$11,833

Furnace/HVAC Replacement in Vancouver is 6.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $722 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 Vancouver

Verified providers
🔨

Nation Furnace Heating & Air Conditioning HVAC Ltd.

4170 Still Creek Dr Ste 200, Burnaby, BC V5C 4T5, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

287 reviews

🔨

Eco Pro Heating & Cooling

130 Lonsdale Ave #105, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E8, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

431 reviews

🔨

Western Pacific HVAC

1990 Pandora St, Vancouver, BC V5L 0C7, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

211 reviews

🔨

Aquatech Vancouver Heating & Air Conditioning

145 Chadwick Ct Suite 220, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K2, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

223 reviews

🔨

Vanheat Services

145 Chadwick Ct #220, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K2, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

237 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 up to $16,000 in combined rebates through CleanBC, BC Hydro, and federal programs, particularly for income-qualified households switching to cold-climate heat pumps.

Permit fees typically range from $100 to $350 depending on the specific municipality in Metro Vancouver and the scope of electrical work required.

Yes, modern cold-climate heat pumps in Vancouver operate at 250% to 400% efficiency, significantly outperforming high-efficiency gas furnaces which max out at 98% AFUE.

A standard replacement of a furnace and AC unit or a heat pump conversion typically takes 1 to 2 days, though complex multi-zone systems can take up to 3 days.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 11+ 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: 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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