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Furnace replacement cost in Ontario
Most homeowners pay $4,300 – $7,150 (mid-range, typical $5,500, before GST/HST), in line with the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Ontario
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $5,150 $4,000 – $6,700 | $1,555 | $3,594 |
| Mid-range | $5,500 $4,300 – $7,150 | $1,758 | $3,740 |
| Premium | $9,600 $7,500 – $12,500 | $2,259 | $7,349 |
Why prices in Ontario are different
Labour makes up about 32% of a mid-range furnace replacement job, around 17 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Ontario cost about 1% less than the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out in line with the national figure.
Ontario ranks 5 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | $5,300 | $5,650 | $9,800 |
| Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie | $5,250 | $5,600 | $9,750 |
| Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula | $5,150 | $5,500 | $9,650 |
| Muskoka--Kawarthas | $5,150 | $5,500 | $9,600 |
| Toronto | $5,150 | $5,500 | $9,600 |
| Northeast | $5,100 | $5,400 | $9,500 |
| Northwest | $5,050 | $5,400 | $9,500 |
| London | $5,050 | $5,350 | $9,450 |
| Stratford--Bruce Peninsula | $5,050 | $5,350 | $9,450 |
| Windsor--Sarnia | $5,000 | $5,350 | $9,400 |
| Kingston--Pembroke | $4,850 | $5,150 | $9,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does furnace replacement cost in Ontario?
A mid-range job typically costs $5,500 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $4,300 and $7,150. A basic job is about $5,150 and a premium one about $9,600.
Is furnace replacement more expensive in Ontario than the national average?
Ontario: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 32% of a mid-range furnace replacement job, around 17 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Ontario cost about 1% less than the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out in line with the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Ontario?
About 32% at the mid-range level, around 17 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in Ontario is it most expensive?
Ottawa is the most expensive area at about $5,650 for a mid-range job, and Kingston--Pembroke the least expensive at about $5,150.