Quick Answer

Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in Windsor (2026)

Average cost in Windsor

$11,292avg

$4,500 — $19,500

$4 — $8 per sq ft

+8.5% YoY
14 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Equipment

Furnace and AC/Heat Pump units

$2,800 — $12,500

62%

Labor

Licensed HVAC technician installation

$1,200 — $3,500

28%

Permits & Inspections

City of Windsor 2026 fee schedule

$250 — $450

3%

Disposal & Removal

Old unit removal and refrigerant recovery

$150 — $550

2%

Materials & Ductwork

Venting, gas lines, and minor duct mods

$300 — $1,500

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $1,468 tax$12,760

HST at 13%

📋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

$6,575

$5,260 — $7,890

Based on 14 sources and market data for Windsor. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$10,407

Today

$11,292

Furnace/HVAC Replacement in Windsor is 8.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $885 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 Windsor

Verified providers
🔨

Pro Star HVAC

3146 Fairlane Cres, Windsor, ON N8W 4Y6, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

180 reviews

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Handy Bros. HVAC Windsor (AC and Furnace Repair)

5430 Wyandotte St E, Windsor, ON N8S 1L8, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

546 reviews

🔨

Guaranteed Comfort Heating & Cooling

2722 Meldrum Rd, Windsor, ON N8W 4G5, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

173 reviews

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Absolute Comfort Control Services

4080 North Service Rd E #2, Windsor, ON N8W 5X2, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

1,577 reviews

🔨

Langemann Heating & Cooling

255 Ellis St E Unit 14, Windsor, ON N8X 3M8, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

236 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

Prices have risen by approximately 8-10% due to new 2026 tariffs on steel and aluminum, alongside the industry-wide transition to A2L refrigerants (R-32 and R-454B), which require more expensive, re-engineered equipment.

According to the City of Windsor's 2026 Schedule 3 Fees, the minimum building permit fee for residential alterations, including mechanical replacements, is $250.00.

Yes, the Home Renovation Savings (HRS) program, which replaced HER+ in 2025, offers rebates up to $12,000 for qualifying cold-climate heat pumps and up to $1,250 for attic insulation upgrades.

A standard natural gas furnace replacement in Windsor typically costs between $4,000 and $6,500, while a full system (Furnace + AC) averages $11,250.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 14+ 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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