A furnace tune-up in Canada typically costs $120–$300 CAD, based on prices published by heating companies in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia and checked in October 2026. Five of them charge a flat price of about $150: $149 at installers in the Greater Toronto Area, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver, and $149.95 plus tax through SaskEnergy, Saskatchewan’s gas utility. Repairs found during the visit cost extra.
Researched and edited by Gabriel Reyes. Last reviewed: October 2026.
| Service | Typical price (CAD) | What it covers | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual furnace tune-up, gas | $120–$300; many flat prices near $150 | Inspection, cleaning, safety checks, filter where included | 7 installers and 1 gas utility |
| Furnace and AC tune-up in one visit | Example: $229 | Both systems serviced together | 1 installer (Greater Toronto Area) |
| Furnace and hot water tank in one visit | Example: $289 | Both appliances serviced together | 1 installer (Vancouver) |
| Annual maintenance plan | Examples: $120–$450 a year | One or two visits, repair discounts, priority booking | 2 installers |
Sources, checked October 2026: AirPoint, EcoFrost and Canada Energy Solution (Ontario); Wiehler, Action Furnace and Otto Heating and Cooling (Alberta); SaskEnergy (Saskatchewan); Vanheat (British Columbia). Only SaskEnergy says its price excludes tax; the others don’t say.
Carrier, the furnace manufacturer, puts a standard inspection and tune-up at $100–$270 CAD on its Canadian site (Carrier Canada), in line with what installers publish.
The price moves with the type and age of your furnace, how easy it is to reach, whether the filter is included and whether there’s a second appliance to service. When you book, ask what the price covers and what would add to it.
Our page on how we build our price ranges explains how we choose and date these sources.
SaskEnergy, a Calgary installer and a Vancouver installer publish almost the same service list. Between them, a tune-up covers:
Check the filter line carefully. SaskEnergy replaces the filter only if you supply it, and EcoFrost includes a standard 1-inch filter but charges extra for thicker 4- or 5-inch media filters. Ask which filter your furnace takes and whether it’s in the price.
Expect the visit to take about an hour. Canada Energy Solution in Toronto quotes 60–90 minutes, and an Edmonton installer says most tune-ups take about one hour.
Installers in Toronto and Calgary both price tune-ups by furnace type, and the sources point to three differences:
If you have two furnaces, ask for a second-unit price: SaskEnergy charges $90 for a second furnace at the same address.
| Province | Published tune-up prices (CAD) | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $120–$250 | 3 installers (Greater Toronto Area) |
| Alberta | $120–$300 | 3 installers (Calgary, Edmonton) |
| Saskatchewan | $149.95 plus tax | SaskEnergy (gas utility) |
| British Columbia | Not enough published prices | 1 installer: $149 in Vancouver |
| Manitoba and Atlantic Canada | Not enough published prices | — |
Sources: the companies listed in each section below, checked October 2026.
Three installers in the Greater Toronto Area publish $120–$250: $120–$250 at AirPoint, a flat $149 at EcoFrost and $120–$180 at Canada Energy Solution. EcoFrost also offers furnace and AC together for $229.
If the technician finds a problem, AirPoint charges $90–$150 for a diagnostic visit and notes that many companies credit that fee toward the repair. Ask whether yours does.
Wiehler in Calgary publishes $120–$300, depending on the furnace’s type and age and whether parts need replacing. Action Furnace, which works in Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer, lists $149 with “conditions apply,” and Otto Heating and Cooling in Edmonton lists $149 until October 31, 2026. Ask what the conditions are before you book an advertised price.
SaskEnergy, the province’s natural gas utility, sells its own furnace tune-up through approved contractors for $149.95 plus tax, with $90 for a second furnace at the same address. Repair parts and labour are extra. Because it’s a utility’s set price, use it as a benchmark when you compare quotes from other companies.
We found one Vancouver installer with a published price: Vanheat charges a flat $149 for a 21-point furnace inspection with a written report, or $289 to service the furnace and the hot water tank together. Get two more quotes to see where it sits.
We didn’t find published tune-up prices in Manitoba or the Atlantic provinces, so the checklist above is your best tool there: get three written prices and see what each one covers.
Some heating companies sell an annual plan instead of a one-off visit. Two publish their prices:
Compare the plan price with a single tune-up, which many companies sell for about $150. If the plan costs more, list what the extra buys you: a second visit, an AC tune-up, filters, repair discounts or faster service when the furnace stops in January. Ask whether the plan renews automatically and how to cancel it.
Several installers advertise fall prices that end on October 31. One Edmonton installer’s page shows offers of $97, $99 and $129 at the same time, and another lists $99 in one place and $149 in another. A low price can be a real seasonal discount. The test is whether it still includes the filter, the carbon monoxide test and a written report.
Low-price offers are a bigger problem with duct cleaning, where Ontario bans door-to-door sales of the service and the CRTC has fined companies for illegal telemarketing.
Our guide to duct cleaning cost explains what a full cleaning includes and how to spot a bait offer.
A tune-up price covers the inspection and cleaning. Repairs are quoted separately: Vanheat, for example, quotes any repair in writing before doing the work. Ask for the same before you approve anything.
As a reference, one Toronto-area installer publishes these repair prices: $120–$300 for a flame sensor, $180–$350 for an ignitor, $400–$1,200 for a blower motor and $1,000–$2,500 for a heat exchanger (AirPoint). If the repair runs into the thousands on an older furnace, get a replacement quote before you decide.
If you’re weighing a replacement, see our guide to new furnace cost in Canada.
Natural Resources Canada says gas and propane furnaces should be serviced at least every two years, and oil furnaces every year. SaskEnergy and Carrier recommend a visit every year, before the heating season. If your furnace is older, or your warranty document lists maintenance conditions, book every year and keep the receipts.
A diagnostic visit to find a specific problem costs $90–$150 at one Toronto-area installer, which many companies credit toward the repair. A full inspection and tune-up costs $120–$300 at the companies we checked, and Carrier puts a standard inspection and tune-up at $100–$270. Ask which of the two you’re booking.
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