How long does a furnace replacement take?

Many are done in a day. Changes to venting, ducts or gas lines can add time.

Should I add a heat pump at the same time?

If you'd like cooling or lower heating costs, it's often easiest to plan both together.

Furnace Replacement in Langley, BC | Langley HVAC Experts

Furnace Replacement in Langley, BC

When a furnace is old, noisy and needs repairs every winter, replacement starts to make sense. In Langley, it's also a good moment to think about adding cooling.

Furnace, heat pump and AC repairs, replacements and new installs

Langley City, Walnut Grove, Willoughby, Aldergrove and nearby

Get a quote before any work starts

Signs it's time

Frequent repairs, uneven heat, rising gas bills, rust, cracked parts and a furnace well past its expected life are the usual signs.

Sizing

A new furnace should be sized from a heat loss calculation, not just the old unit's label. Many older furnaces are larger than the house needs.

High efficiency

Modern high-efficiency furnaces vent through plastic pipe and drain water through a condensate line, so placement and venting change from older models.

Hybrid systems

Some homeowners pair a new furnace with a heat pump. The heat pump handles mild days and cooling, and the furnace takes over in colder weather.

All-electric option

A heat pump with electric backup can replace the furnace entirely. Your contractor can explain how that would work in your house.

Ductwork

Older ducts may be undersized or leaky. Have them checked so a new system can perform as it should.

Gas fitting and permits

Gas work in BC must be done by a certified gas fitter, with a permit through Technical Safety BC.

Timing

Replacing in late spring or summer avoids the fall rush and emergency replacements in winter.

Rebates

Utility and government rebate programs change from time to time. Ask your contractor what is currently available.

Get a quote

Ask for model numbers, efficiency ratings, venting and duct work in writing. Send a request and an HVAC contractor will get in touch.

Removing the old unit

The old furnace and any abandoned venting should be removed and the chimney or vent opening sealed if it's no longer used.