Furnace Replacement Cost in Metro Vancouver

Most gas furnace replacements SkyLimit does cost $6,200 to $7,000 before GST. That price includes the new furnace, the installation, the gas permit and taking away the old furnace. Where you land in that range depends mostly on the venting: a straight swap is about $6,200, and replacing an older mid-efficiency furnace that needs new venting and a drain is up to $7,000.

Prices by Type of Job

These are SkyLimit’s own prices for a typical house. David confirms the exact price after he has looked at the furnace room, the ductwork, the venting route and the gas line, and you approve it before anything is booked.

What’s Included

• The new furnace and the installation
• The gas permit
• Disconnecting and taking away the old furnace
• Connecting the ducts, venting, gas line and thermostat wiring
• Start-up, a gas leak test and a venting and combustion check
• A 1-year warranty on the installation work, plus the manufacturer’s warranty on the furnace

What Costs Extra

• A new thermostat. Your existing one is reconnected. If you want a new or smart thermostat, it’s quoted separately.
• Duct changes. If ducts need to be moved or added, David quotes that before the job.
• GST. All prices on this page are before GST.

Why Mid-Efficiency Replacements Cost More

New gas furnaces sold in Canada are high-efficiency (condensing) models. An older mid-efficiency furnace vents through a metal flue, often shared with the water heater. The new furnace vents through plastic pipes on an outside wall and needs a drain for the water it produces. Running those pipes and the drain is the extra work in the $6,500 to $7,000 range. If your water heater shares the old flue, David checks that it still vents properly once the furnace is moved off it.

Furnaces We Install

David usually supplies American Standard, Lennox and Trane furnaces. He sizes the furnace to the house rather than copying the old one, because a furnace that is too big starts and stops often and one that is too small runs and runs on cold days.

How Long It Takes

Most replacements take one day. The old furnace comes out and the new one is running the same day. David tells you in advance if your job will take longer, for example when the venting has to be rerouted.

Repair or Replace?

If your furnace has stopped working, start with a repair visit: a $169 service call (call-out and diagnosis, parts extra). David tells you what failed and the repair price. Then compare that with a replacement quote. Age alone doesn’t decide it; the repair price, parts availability and the condition of the rest of the furnace do. A cracked heat exchanger is the usual exception. See heat exchanger problems.

Rebates

FortisBC sometimes offers rebates on high-efficiency equipment. Programs change, so check FortisBC’s current rebates and offers before you choose a furnace, and ask David whether the model he quotes qualifies.

Questions About Furnace Replacement Cost

How much does it cost to replace a gas furnace in Vancouver?

With SkyLimit, most replacements cost $6,200 to $7,000 before GST, including the gas permit and removal of the old furnace. A straight swap is about $6,200; replacing an older mid-efficiency furnace with new venting and a drain is up to $7,000.

Is the gas permit included?

Yes. The gas permit and taking away the old furnace are included in the price. A new thermostat is extra.

How long does a furnace replacement take?

Most replacements take one day. David tells you before the job if yours will take longer, for example when the venting has to be rerouted.

Which furnace brands does SkyLimit install?

David usually supplies American Standard, Lennox and Trane furnaces, sized to your house.

How much does it cost to remove an old furnace?

Removing an old furnace without installing a new one is $1,000. When we install a new furnace, removal of the old one is included.