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Furnace Replacement and Installation in Ottawa
A new furnace is a big purchase and you only want to make it once. HEC Ottawa replaces and installs furnaces in homes and businesses across Ottawa, sizes the new system to your house, and tells you plainly whether a furnace, a heat pump or both is the better fit.
When replacing makes sense
- The furnace is around 15 to 20 years old and needs a major repair
- You are calling for repairs every winter
- Rooms heat unevenly no matter how you set the thermostat
- Your heating bills keep rising while your usage has not
If the furnace can still be repaired sensibly, we will tell you. See furnace repair.
Furnace, heat pump, or both?
Many Ottawa homes now pair a cold-climate heat pump with a furnace. The heat pump heats the house for most of the year and cools it in summer, and the furnace takes over on the coldest nights. Others replace like for like with a new furnace. We install both, so our advice is not tied to selling one of them. See heat pump installation.
Sized to the house, not guessed
A furnace that is too big short-cycles and wears out early; one that is too small runs flat out and still leaves rooms cold. We look at the house, the ductwork and how you use it before recommending a size.
What the job includes
- A visit and a quote with the equipment, the scope and the price in writing before anything starts.
- The install, connected to your existing ductwork and venting, with any electrical work handled by our own team.
- Testing and a walk-through so you know how the new system and thermostat work.
Furnace replacement questions
How much does a new furnace cost in Ottawa?
It depends on the size of the home, the equipment and what the install involves. We quote after seeing the house so the number is real, and you get it before any work starts.
How long does a furnace replacement take?
Many straightforward replacements take about a day. We tell you the expected time with the quote so you can plan around it.
Can you install a heat pump with my furnace?
Yes. Pairing a cold-climate heat pump with a furnace is one of the most common setups we recommend for Ottawa homes.
Should I replace my air conditioner at the same time?
If the air conditioner is also getting old, it is worth looking at a heat pump instead, because the same unit heats and cools. We will lay out the options.
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Call for the fastest answer, or book a time straight into our calendar. You get the price and the scope before any work starts. Serving Ottawa, Kanata, Nepean, Orléans, Barrhaven, Gloucester and Stittsville.
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