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Ducted Air Conditioning Prices Canada
Prices exclude HST/GST. HVAC work requires a licensed contractor. Gas work requires a licensed gas contractor (TSSA-certified in Ontario). Electrical work requires a licensed electrician. Building permits are required for most HVAC installations — check with your local municipality.
Ducted Air Conditioning Prices by Service Type — Canada
Prices exclude HST/GST. HVAC work requires a licensed contractor. Gas work requires a licensed gas contractor (TSSA-certified in Ontario). Electrical work requires a licensed electrician. Building permits are required for most HVAC installations — check with your local municipality.
| Service | Unit | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️Central Air Conditioning (Small Home, up to 140sqm) Supply and install a central air conditioning system for a small home up to 140sqm — includes indoor and outdoor units, ductwork, thermostat, and commissioning by licensed HVAC contractor | /system | C$7,200 | C$9,450 | C$12,600 |
| 🏠Central Air Conditioning (Medium Home, 140–230sqm) Supply and install a central HVAC system for a medium home 140–230sqm — includes full ductwork, multi-zone thermostat, and commissioning | /system | C$10,800 | C$13,950 | C$18,000 |
| 🏡Central Air Conditioning (Large Home, 230sqm+) Supply and install a central HVAC system for a large home 230sqm+ — includes high-capacity system, extensive ductwork, smart thermostat, and commissioning | /system | C$16,200 | C$20,700 | C$27,000 |
| 🔥Gas Furnace + Central Air Conditioning Supply and install a gas furnace with central air conditioning — includes furnace, AC condenser, shared ductwork, and connection by licensed HVAC contractor | /system | C$5,400 | C$7,650 | C$10,800 |
| 💨Central Cooling Only System Supply and install a central cooling-only system — includes air conditioning unit, ductwork, controller, and commissioning | /system | C$3,600 | C$5,220 | C$7,200 |
| 🔥Gas Furnace Only Supply and install a gas furnace with ductwork — includes furnace, ductwork, thermostat, and gas connection by licensed contractor | /system | C$4,050 | C$5,850 | C$8,100 |
| 🎛️Zone Control System (Add-on) Supply and install a zone control system for existing central HVAC — includes zone dampers, smart thermostat, sensors, and programming | /system | C$1,800 | C$2,700 | C$4,050 |
| 🔧Ductwork Replacement Remove and replace existing ductwork — includes removal, supply and installation of new ductwork, and sealing | /system | C$2,700 | C$4,500 | C$7,200 |
| 🛠️HVAC System Service/Maintenance Annual service and tune-up of a central HVAC system — includes filter replacement, refrigerant check, electrical inspection, and performance test | /service | C$135 | C$198 | C$315 |
| ⚡HVAC System Repair Diagnose and repair a central HVAC fault — includes diagnostic call, common parts replacement, and testing | /repair | C$225 | C$405 | C$720 |
| 🔄Air Handler/Indoor Unit Replacement Replace the indoor air handler of an existing central HVAC system — includes removal, supply, installation, and commissioning | /unit | C$2,700 | C$3,780 | C$5,400 |
| 📦Condenser/Outdoor Unit Replacement Replace the outdoor condenser of an existing central HVAC system — includes removal, supply, installation, refrigerant charge, and commissioning | /unit | C$3,150 | C$4,500 | C$6,300 |
Ducted Air Conditioning Prices by City
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Toronto
Ontario · 2.8M
From C$4,455
Ottawa
Ontario · 1.0M
From C$4,050
Hamilton
Ontario · 570K
Pricing available
Vancouver
British Columbia · 680K
From C$8,640
Victoria
British Columbia · 395K
Pricing available
Calgary
Alberta · 1.3M
From C$4,050
Edmonton
Alberta · 1.0M
From C$4,050
Montreal
Quebec · 1.8M
From C$5,184
Quebec City
Quebec · 550K
Pricing available
Winnipeg
Manitoba · 750K
Pricing available
Halifax
Nova Scotia · 440K
Pricing available
Ducted air conditioning prices in Canada range from C$135 for a basic service or maintenance to C$27,000 for a large home ducted reverse cycle installation. Prices exclude HST/GST. HVAC work requires a licensed contractor. Gas work requires a licensed gas contractor (TSSA-certified in Ontario). Electrical work requires a licensed electrician. Building permits are required for most HVAC installations — check with your local municipality.
The most common central air conditioning installation services in Canada include ducted reverse cycle systems for small, medium, and large homes, ducted gas heating, evaporative cooling, zone controller systems, ductwork replacement, annual servicing, repairs, and indoor/outdoor unit replacements.
Choose the right system size for your home rather than oversizing. Invest in zone control to reduce running costs by 20–30%. Install during the off-season (autumn/winter) for better availability and pricing. Schedule annual servicing to extend system life by 3–5 years. Prices exclude HST/GST. HVAC work requires a licensed contractor. Gas work requires a licensed gas contractor (TSSA-certified in Ontario). Electrical work requires a licensed electrician. Building permits are required for most HVAC installations — check with your local municipality.
Yes. Ducted air conditioning installation requires licensed tradespeople in Canada. Refrigerant handling, electrical work, and gas connections must all be performed by appropriately licensed and certified professionals. Always verify your installer's credentials before signing a contract. Prices exclude HST/GST. HVAC work requires a licensed contractor. Gas work requires a licensed gas contractor (TSSA-certified in Ontario). Electrical work requires a licensed electrician. Building permits are required for most HVAC installations — check with your local municipality.
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