HVAC Contractors in Burlington

Yes. Replacing a furnace or installing a new central air conditioner or heat pump in Burlington requires a building permit from the City of Burlington Building Department, submitted through Cloudpermit. The electrical wiring for the equipment also needs an ESA permit. A reputable HVAC contractor will handle both permits as part of the job.

Look for a 313A (refrigeration and air conditioning systems mechanic) or 313D (residential air conditioning systems mechanic) Certificate of Qualification from the Ontario College of Trades. For gas appliances, they also need a G2 or G3 gas technician licence from TSSA (Technical Standards and Safety Authority).

Burlington homeowners can access the Ontario Home Renovation Savings program, which offers up to $7,500 for an eligible air-source heat pump in homes heated with electricity, oil, propane or wood (up to $2,000 for Enbridge gas-heated homes) and up to $12,000 for a ground-source heat pump in non-gas-heated homes ($3,000 for Enbridge gas-heated homes). For heat pumps, your participating contractor must submit a pre-installation application and get approval before installing - installs done before approval are not eligible. The Canada Greener Homes Loan (closed 2025), Canada Greener Homes Grant (closed February 2024), and Enbridge HER+ (closed, intake Feb 5, 2024; final submissions Dec 31, 2025) are all closed to new applications. Burlington Hydro delivers conservation programs through the IESO; access rebates through homerenovationsavings.ca. Confirm current eligibility at homerenovationsavings.ca.

Burlington's lake-influenced climate along the south lakeshore moderates winter temperatures compared to inland Halton communities, while properties on or near the Niagara Escarpment in Tyandaga and Aldershot face greater wind exposure. Proper Manual J load calculations - not rule-of-thumb sizing - ensure your equipment matches your specific Burlington home's envelope and location.