To get brand new propane or natural gas high-efficiency furnace in Toronto and GTA will set you back around $1,999 to $6,000. Keep in mind that this figure encompasses typical installation costs by a licensed and insured firm, plus a warranty spanning not less than a year.

How much you’ll pay for new furnace hinges on 4 factors:

1. Environmental choices like:

• Energy efficiency
• Humidification
• Sizes of air filtration- these depend on allergies and other sensitive conditions.
• Luxurious add-ons

2. Personal choices:

• Long-term warranties
• Maintenance strategies in place
• Guarantees

3. Technical Aspects

• Size of your residence
• The floor plan
• Number of stories in the home
• Current ductwork
• BTU load

4. Code requirements

• Safety
• Licensing
• Building code specifications

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As per when the furnace was installed, it can serve you comfortably for 15 years, up to 2 decades. However, with excellent use and maintenance, it can manage a few more years of service.

Still, as the furnace hits fifteen years of service, keep an eye out for any wear and tear, plus noticeable changes in energy bills. To be on the safe side, check the following signs of a malfunctioning furnace:

• Constant need for repairs
• Escalating energy bills, the constant temperature notwithstanding
• Weird and unusual noises (screeching, banging, or popping)
• Accumulation of soot or dust around the registers

Always remember that no unlicensed and uncertified person should handle your furnace installation.

It doesn’t take much to know how old your furnace is- just look at your records, including, the owner’s manual, the contractor’s bill, or the installation label on your furnace.

In case that doesn’t help, check the serial number, model number, or nameplate and get in touch with the manufacturer.

The size of the furnace is another hint of its age. Considering that older model furnaces were made to heat houses in rapid bursts, they are naturally bigger than newer advanced models.

Due to cutting-edge innovations and new specifications, new model furnaces have become increasingly efficient. As per Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations, furnaces should have an efficiency of at least 90%. In the same breath, older furnaces should have an efficiency of around 65%.

The buying price of furnaces factors in efficiency ratings although savings on your energy bills will offset the buying cost after a few years of use.

You have to take into account an array of variables, ranging from home type, size, and heat source, meaning it pays to consult a professional contractor to calculate the upfront costs.

There are a few aspects that influence the size of the furnace, namely:

• The age of your residence
• The size of your house
• Number of windows and doors
• Insulation
• Airflow

To be on the safe side as far as getting a suitable furnace is concerned, a home visit by a professional is recommended. The expert will evaluate the residence and calculate airflow and heat loss. When you choose the wrong furnace size, your bills might be on the higher side due to inadequate warming. Also, the lifespan of the furnace may reduce drastically.

The majority of furnaces boast of 5 major components:

1. Thermostat
2. Burners
3. Burner motor
4. Heat exchange
5. Ducts

These components function in unison to heat and circulate air in your residence and maintain the desired temperature.

The thermostat doesn’t just measure the temperature of the air inside your house. It additionally dispatches a signal via a gauge instructing the furnace when to start or turn off. The thermostat normally has dials and buttons for temperature adjustment, and it is possible to purchase either non-programmable or programmable thermostats.

Programmable thermostats will automatically adjust temperatures at certain times. Non-programmable thermostats, on the other hand, need manual adjustments to change the temperature.

After the signal is dispatched from the thermostat and gets to the furnace, fuel ignition takes place and heating commences. After the burners light fully, they start increasing the heat exchange system’s temperature. Next, a blower circulates air on these systems and when the air heats suitably, it is directed into the ducts and circulated throughout the house, and bringing warmth.

There are 4 different types of furnaces, as per their fuel type. They are:

1. Oil
2. Natural gas
3. Propane
4. Electric

Despite the fact that all 4 have their own advantages and strong points, The people in Toronto prefer electric and natural gas furnaces considering the cold weather.

Natural Gas Furnaces

Natural gas furnaces will blow your mind since they’re immensely economical.  As per the AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) number of natural gas furnaces, they are basically the best in terms of energy efficiency, commonly registering from 90 to 98% efficiency. Of course, this hinges on the model.

In addition, up against other fuels, gas is affordable, hence the popularity of natural gas furnaces in many Toronto homes.

Electric Furnaces

Electric furnaces are smaller and rank among the most affordable, meaning they are the best bet for smaller houses or homeowners with a limited energy budget.

Compared to other furnaces, electric ones function differently since they don’t utilize burners. Rather, they use electrical ignition for heating conductive coils.

You’ll find many electric burners in regions with no installed natural gas pipes, particularly in rural areas.

Oil Furnaces

Similar to natural gas furnaces, oil furnaces combust fuel (oil) to warm your house. Oil furnaces don’t cost as much as their natural gas counterparts although their efficiency is lower. Oil furnaces have an average AFUE number of 80 – 90% compared to natural gas furnace’ 90 – 98%.

Oil furnaces are usually found in cold climates, and are all the rage in northern Canada.

Propane Furnaces

In case the other kinds of furnaces are not suitable for your residence, propane furnaces can come in handy. They function more or less like oil and natural gas furnaces. Considering the easy way you can store propane, propane furnaces are excellent for homeowners with no access to natural gas and oil lines.