Furnace Installation and Replacement for Ontario Homes

With a heat loss and load calculation for the house, followed by a check of the duct system. Square footage alone does not tell you enough, and the old furnace may have been oversized from the start. We explain the reasoning behind the recommendation.

It depends on your ductwork, comfort complaints and budget. Staged equipment can run longer at lower output, which often evens out room temperatures, but it only pays off with suitable ducts and thermostat control. We talk through both options before you decide.

Timing varies with equipment availability, venting changes, gas line work, duct modifications, permits and site conditions. A like-for-like swap is quicker than a job that needs new venting or ductwork. We confirm the plan after the site review.

Pricing varies with equipment, venting, ductwork, installation complexity and warranty options. Use Build My Quote to start the conversation, and a quote follows a site review.

Kelvin Mechanical works with licensed and qualified professionals and trade partners, depending on the project scope. Permits and inspections are arranged where required.

Many gas furnaces are expected to last somewhere in the range of 15 to 20 years, though it varies with the make, installation quality, maintenance and how hard the furnace works through an Ontario winter. Age is only one factor. Repeated repairs, heat exchanger concerns or rising safety worries weigh more. A site review gives you a straight answer.

It depends on the municipality and the scope. Gas work is regulated in Ontario, and some cities require an HVAC or building permit for a furnace replacement while others handle it differently. Rules differ by municipality and change, so we confirm what applies in your city before work starts. Permits and inspections are arranged where required.

There is no single number. Two 2,000 sq ft homes can need very different capacity depending on insulation, windows, air leakage, ceiling height and layout. A heat loss calculation sets the size, and we check the ducts and airflow as well. Many old furnaces were oversized, so copying the old BTU label is not a safe shortcut. Start with Build My Quote.

Yes. Furnaces often fail in cold weather, so winter replacements are routine. Timing depends on equipment availability, venting changes and permits. If you have no heat, call +1 905-407-7353 and we explain what we can offer, subject to availability. A planned replacement before winter gives you more time to compare options.

Older furnaces often vent into a masonry chimney, while most new condensing furnaces vent through plastic pipe. If a gas water heater still uses that chimney, it may be left with a flue that is too large, which can cause poor venting. We review the chimney and the water heater venting as part of the replacement plan.

It depends on your ductwork, electrical service, energy rates and comfort goals. A new furnace is a familiar choice, a heat pump can heat and cool, and a hybrid keeps both. Rebate programs change and may not cover a furnace on its own. See heat pump installation and rebate basics.

Not always, but new airflow can expose weak returns, undersized runs and leaks. Many homes built between the 1950s and 1990s have limited return air. We measure static pressure before choosing equipment and tell you what we find. Duct changes are only done with your approval.

The unit's capacity and efficiency, the condition of the ductwork, venting changes, gas line and electrical needs, permits and access. A home visit lets the installer size the furnace and check these details before work is planned. Ask for the scope in writing so you can compare options like for like.