How much does a furnace replacement cost in Sydney, NS?
Converted from US national rangeUpdated Prices checked October 20261 source
A furnace replacement costs about CA$3,970 to CA$9,690, typical CA$6,770, using the US national range converted to Canadian dollars. That is HomeAdvisor's US figure ($2,823 to $6,896) at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026), not a survey of Sydney prices.
Converted to Canadian dollars
- Low
- CA$3,970
- Typical
- CA$6,770
- High
- CA$9,690
Furnace replacement cost in Sydney, NS
Each row says exactly what the figures are and where they come from.
| Estimate | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Converted to CAD | CA$3,970 | CA$6,770 | CA$9,690 | US national range × 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026). Not a survey of Sydney prices | October 2026 |
| US national range | $2,823 | $4,814 | $6,896 | Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs (HomeAdvisor) | October 2026 |
Furnace replacement cost by type or size
US national figures in USD, as published by each source.
| Type or size | Price (USD) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Electric furnace | $2,000 to $7,000 | HomeAdvisor |
| Gas furnace | $3,800 to $10,000 | HomeAdvisor |
| Oil furnace | $6,750 to $10,000 | HomeAdvisor |
What drives the cost of a furnace replacement
Dollar figures in this section are US national figures in US dollars.
Fuel type
Electric furnaces cost least to install; oil costs the most.
Efficiency rating
High-AFUE furnaces cost more up front.
Home size
Furnaces are sized at roughly 30 to 60 BTUs per square foot.
Climate
Colder regions need more capacity.
Removal of the old unit
Removal and disposal typically add $150 to $330.
Permits and what's included in Sydney
Fees quoted here are US figures in US dollars; Canadian permit fees are set by your municipality.
Permit note
Furnace replacement usually needs a mechanical permit, and gas work may need its own. Ask your local building department for the fee.
Rules are set locally; confirm with Sydney’s building department.
What’s usually included
- The new furnace
- Connection to existing ducts, venting and fuel supply
- Startup and testing
Scopes vary. Get the scope in writing on every quote.
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Top-ranked HVAC contractors in Sydney
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- #1Mercer Fuels LtdCR Score 625.0from 228 Google reviews
- #2Happy Home AssistantCR Score 605.0from 87 Google reviews
- #3Mackenzie Electrical Services LtdCR Score 604.2from 67 Google reviews
Furnace replacement cost in Sydney: questions
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Sources
Checked October 2026. Figures are estimates, not quotes.
- HomeAdvisor: Furnace replacement cost · page updated June 17, 2026 · checked October 2026Primary source. Used for: Low, typical and high; prices by fuel; drivers.
- Bank of Canada: Daily exchange rates (USD/CAD) · page updated October 20, 2026Used for: Conversion rate 1.4054 CAD per USD.