Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in Winnipeg (2026)
Average cost in Winnipeg
$3,500 — $16,500
$4 — $7 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedHigh-efficiency furnace or HVAC unit
55%
Licensed technician installation (4-8 hours)
30%
Venting, gas piping, and sheet metal
8%
Removal and recycling of old equipment
5%
City of Winnipeg mechanical/gas permits
2%
GST+PST at 12%
📋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 Winnipeg. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$7,829
Today
$8,471
Furnace/HVAC Replacement in Winnipeg is ↑ 8.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $642 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 Winnipeg
Verified providersAbundant Air Inc.
1041 Erin St Unit B, Winnipeg, MB R3G 2X1, Canada
464 reviews
Whyte Ridge Heating and Air Conditioning
1044 Arlington St Unit 20, Winnipeg, MB R3E 1K1, Canada
521 reviews
Tradesman Mechanical Services Ltd
975 Main St, Winnipeg, MB R2W 3P6, Canada
549 reviews
Fair Service Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd.
40 Coach Hill Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3Y 0H3, Canada
210 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
Efficiency Manitoba offers incentives such as the Heat Pump Program, providing up to $2.50 per sq ft for geothermal systems, and the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program which allows low-income households to upgrade to a high-efficiency natural gas furnace for as little as $9.50 to $25.00 per month over five years.
Yes, the City of Winnipeg requires a separate mechanical permit for the installation or replacement of a furnace or air conditioner. As of 2026, the base fee for an HVAC permit (covering gas/electric furnaces and AC units) is approximately $99.00 CAD.
A standard furnace or AC replacement in Winnipeg typically takes between 4 and 8 hours. Complex installations involving ductwork modifications or fuel conversions (e.g., oil to gas) can extend the project to 2 or more days.
Prices have risen by an estimated 5-10% in 2026 due to the industry-wide transition to new low-GWP refrigerants (like R-454B and R-32), which require updated equipment designs, alongside persistent labor shortages and a 7-8% increase in raw material costs for copper and steel.
📊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: 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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