HVAC Contractors in Oakville

Yes. Replacing a furnace or installing a new central air conditioner or heat pump in Oakville requires a building permit from Oakville Building Services. 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).

A new high-efficiency furnace in Oakville typically costs $3,500-$6,500 installed. Central AC runs $3,000-$6,000. Heat pump systems range from $5,000-$14,000 depending on type. Prices vary by home size, equipment brand, and duct condition.

Yes. Oakville 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 Grant (closed February 2024), Canada Greener Homes Loan (closed 2025), and Enbridge HER+ (closed, intake Feb 5, 2024; final submissions Dec 31, 2025) are all closed to new applications. Confirm current eligibility at homerenovationsavings.ca.