New Furnace Sales, Installation & Repair in Ottawa

Gas and oil furnaces are rated by Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE); this number, a percentage, indicates how much of your fuel is used to heat your home and how much is wasted.

The higher the AFUE rating, the greater the efficiency.

For example, if a furnace has a rating of 80%, the furnace converts 80% of the fuel that you supply to heat and 20% is lost out the chimney. That’s $1 for every other $5 spent.

A new furnace is a long-term purchase. In Ottawa, they typically last 15-20 years, after which they will either fail completely or require frequent service. However, we do find that some furnaces end up aging more quickly, and after 10 years you may find that the cost of maintenance and repairs make a good case for getting a new furnace. 

Sure, many will just wait until a furnace fails completely before they think of replacing it, but that means you’ll be stuck in the cold until you can get a replacement in, and you won’t be able to take advantage of any seasonal discounts or rebates or take your time choosing a replacement if your furnace fails on the coldest night of the year.

In general, if you’ve owned a furnace for less than 10 years and the repair bill is less than $1,000, it may be a good idea to repair it. Alternatively, a repair of up to 1/3rd the cost of your unit could be good to pursue, depending on what kind of repair needs to be conducted. As you get closer to 10 years of age, and especially if it’s been more than 10 years, any repair just prolongs the inevitable, and if you end up needing to buy a new furnace within a few months or even a year or two before replacing it, you’ll actually end up spending more money.

Visual indicators and strange noises

If your furnace is making strange noises — or if you see the signs of rust, cracks or soot — a new furnace may be in your future sooner rather than later. Noise can indicate that an important part of the furnace itself is nearing failure, and they can also be an annoyance if your furnace is in a less-than-ideal place and within earshot of your home’s bedrooms or living areas. Signs of rust, cracks and soot may actually be dangerous, so at the very least you should call a technician out to investigate. After all, the furnace burns natural gas, which could be a health hazard for everyone inside if something’s wrong.

Cold spots and erratic operation

Lastly, if your furnace seems to be working harder, turning off and on more frequently or is unable to keep the whole house at a comfortable temperature, you may need a new furnace installed in your Ottawa home. Furnace replacement is the only true fix for a failing furnace, and newer furnaces are more efficient and better able to consistently heat an entire home, no matter how cold it is outside.

Frequent Failure and Repairs

If you are spending a good chunk of change on repairing a difficult furnace season after season, you need a new furnace. While we recommend annual inspections, we know that furnaces undergoing frequent service often break down when you need them most. Energy costs can also spike dramatically with an aging furnace, costing you more money as your furnace struggles to keep up.

A new furnace installed in your Ottawa home will have years of problem-free service ahead, granting you safety and warmth, but also peace of mind. 

If you would benefit from structuring payment, we offer financing to make the purchase easier.