New Sales, Installation & Repair for Your Furnace in Ottawa

Above all, efficiency and cost savings.

Older furnaces are drastically more inefficient compared to their modern counterparts. Climate Works offers furnace models that are nearly 99% efficient, while older furnaces are 50-80% efficient. Even in the best case, an 80% efficiency meant that for every $5 you spent on heat, $1 disappeared into thin air.

The trend has been to replace these inefficient furnaces with condensing gas furnaces. The most efficient furnaces in the industry, Lennox condensing gas furnaces, reach AFUE efficiency ratings of over 98% and can save up to 25% of your electricity bill too!

Besides energy cost savings, installing new furnaces can also help contribute towards planet conservation as they utilize less energy.

Fortunately, newer variable-speed ECM blowers in many new furnaces can move air more efficiently at a fraction of the cost. Savings are usually $300.00 to as much as $500.00 per year! These figures are becoming even more significant with rising power costs and the HST tax on energy bills.

Gas and oil furnaces are rated by Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE); this percentage indicates how much of your fuel is used to heat your home and how much gets wasted.

The higher the AFUE rating, the greater the efficiency.

For example, if a furnace has a rating of 80%, the furnace converts 80% of the fuel you supply to heat and 20% is lost out of the chimney. That’s $1 for every other $5 spent.

A new furnace is a long-term purchase. In Ottawa, they typically last 15-20 years, after which they fail or require frequent service. However, we do find that some furnaces end up aging more quickly, and after 10 years you may find that the cost of maintenance and repairs make a good case for getting a new furnace.

Sure, many will just wait until a furnace fails completely before they think of replacing it, but that means you’ll be stuck in the cold until you can get a replacement in. You won’t be able to take advantage of any seasonal discounts or rebates or choose a replacement if your furnace fails on the coldest night of the year.

In general, if you’ve owned a furnace for less than 10 years and the repair bill is less than $1,000, it may be a good idea to repair it. Alternatively, a repair of up to 1/3rd the cost of your unit could be good to pursue, depending on what kind of repair needs to be conducted.

As you get closer to 10 years of age, and especially if it’s been more than 10 years, any repair just prolongs the inevitable, and if you end up needing to buy a new furnace within a few months or even a year or two before replacing it, you’ll actually end up spending more money.

Consistent maintenance is the key to ensuring your Ottawa furnace lasts over time. Getting furnace repair in Ottawa when you need it will help ensure that you don’t have to prematurely replace your furnace. If something goes wrong, get it repaired. If something seems wrong, get a technician out to take a look before the problem gets worse.

Visual indicators and strange noises

If your furnace is making strange noises — or if you see the signs of rust, cracks or soot — a new furnace may be in your future sooner rather than later. Noise can indicate that an important part of the furnace itself is nearing failure, and they can also be an annoyance if your furnace is in a less-than-ideal place and within earshot of your home’s bedrooms or living areas.

Signs of rust, cracks, and soot may actually be dangerous, so at the very least, you should call a technician out to investigate. After all, the furnace burns natural gas, which could be a health hazard for everyone inside if something’s wrong.

Cold spots and erratic operation

Lastly, if your Ottawa furnace seems to be working harder, turning off and on more frequently, or is unable to keep the whole house at a comfortable temperature, you may need a new furnace installed in your Ottawa home. Furnace replacement is the only true fix for a failing furnace, and newer furnaces are more efficient and better able to consistently heat an entire home, no matter how cold it is outside.

Frequent Failure and Repairs

If you are spending a good chunk of change on repairing a difficult furnace season after season, you need a new furnace in Ottawa. It may seem like a large and unnecessary expense, but the last thing you want to do is put off purchasing an Ottawa furnace when you need one. Next thing you know, the cold season comes in, and you’re scrambling to heat your home to keep your family warm.

Increased Energy Costs

Have you noticed your bill going up? This is likely a sign that your furnace isn’t working correctly. Your furnace’s lack of energy efficiency in Ottawa is causing inefficiency, leading to higher utility bills.

While we recommend annual inspections, we know that furnaces undergoing frequent service often break down when you need them most. Energy costs can also spike dramatically with an aging furnace, costing you more money as your furnace struggles to keep up.

A new furnace installed in your Ottawa home will have years of problem-free service, granting you safety, warmth, and peace of mind.

Getting a new furnace in Ottawa Canada is exciting because you know you’ll have exactly what you need when the cold snap hits. Don’t get caught out in the cold this year. Get your furnace repaired or replaced now so you can enjoy the warm and cozy feeling of the cold weather months.

If you would benefit from structuring payment, we offer financing to make the purchase easier.