Heating & cooling in Edmonton
In a city that regularly hits −30°C, heating is not a comfort trade — it is a safety trade. Edmonton HVAC companies spend winter on furnace failures and summer on the air conditioning that used to be optional here and increasingly is not. A furnace that dies in January is the most expensive appliance decision most homeowners make under pressure.
6 HVAC contractors listed in Edmonton & area
Independently listed — no paid placementWeiss-Johnson Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing
Edmonton
Family-owned Edmonton HVAC and plumbing company with 40+ years of experience and over 50,000 HVAC installations.
Acclaimed! Heating, Cooling & Furnace Cleaning
Edmonton
Family-owned Edmonton HVAC company since 1995 offering heating, cooling, furnace cleaning and duct cleaning, with an A+ BBB rating.
Furnace Family
Edmonton
Edmonton and Calgary residential HVAC company handling furnaces, tankless units, air conditioning, indoor air quality and water heaters.
Romaniuk Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd.
Edmonton
Edmonton HVAC company since 1989 offering heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical with 24/7 service.
Trust Home Comfort Ltd.
Edmonton
Edmonton HVAC provider specializing in gas furnaces, water heaters and air conditioners.
Reliance The Furnace Company
Edmonton
Edmonton HVAC provider offering furnace and air conditioner repair and installation with 24/7 service.
Common HVAC contractors services in Edmonton
- Furnace repair and replacement
- Air conditioning installation
- Heat pump installation
- Annual furnace tune-ups
- Ductwork and ventilation
- HRV installation and service
- Garage and shop heaters
Heating & cooling prices in Edmonton
Typical Edmonton-area ranges to help you sanity-check a quote. Every job is different — get three written quotes before committing.
| Job | Typical Edmonton range |
|---|---|
| Furnace service call | $100 – $200 |
| Furnace tune-up | $120 – $250 |
| High-efficiency furnace replacement | $5,500 – $10,000 |
| Central air conditioning install | $5,000 – $9,000 |
| Cold-climate heat pumpFederal and provincial rebate programs change frequently — confirm current eligibility. | $12,000 – $22,000 |
| HRV installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Ductwork cleaning | $300 – $700 |
Ranges are market-typical estimates for the Edmonton area, compiled from published contractor pricing and homeowner-reported costs. They are a budgeting starting point, not a quote.
Permits & licensing
Furnace, AC and gas appliance installations require mechanical and gas permits in Edmonton, pulled by the licensed contractor. Manufacturer warranties are typically void on equipment installed without a permit and a certified installer.
Best time to book in Edmonton
Book furnace maintenance in September and AC installs in April. The worst time to shop for a furnace is during the first −30°C snap, when every company is in emergency triage and you have no leverage to compare quotes. If your furnace is over 18 years old, get replacement quotes in the shoulder season while you can still choose.
What to ask an Edmonton HVAC contractor
- 1Get the model number and AFUE rating in the quote, not just "high-efficiency furnace".
- 2Ask whether the quote includes a new thermostat, venting changes and permit.
- 3Confirm the installer is gas-ticketed and the manufacturer warranty will be registered.
- 4Ask about a proper heat-loss calculation — an oversized furnace short-cycles and costs more to run.
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Heating & cooling in Edmonton: common questions
How much does a new furnace cost in Edmonton?
A high-efficiency furnace installed in an Edmonton home typically runs $5,500–$10,000 including permit, venting and removal of the old unit. Price varies with the size of the home, the efficiency rating, and whether ductwork or venting needs modification.
Do I need air conditioning in Edmonton?
It used to be a luxury here. With more frequent stretches above 30°C and summer wildfire smoke that makes opening windows unappealing, central AC has become common. A retrofit onto existing ductwork runs $5,000–$9,000; ductless mini-splits are an option for homes without ducts.
How often should an Edmonton furnace be serviced?
Once a year, ideally in early fall before the heating season. An annual tune-up catches cracked heat exchangers and failing igniters before a −30°C night does, and most manufacturers require documented maintenance to keep the warranty valid.
Do heat pumps work in Edmonton's winter?
Cold-climate heat pumps operate well down to roughly −25°C to −30°C, but nearly all Edmonton installations pair them with a gas furnace as backup for the coldest stretches. That hybrid setup is the standard local recommendation rather than heat-pump-only.
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