furnace replacement – Aire One East Heating & Cooling https://www.aireonedurham.ca Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:49:32 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://www.aireonedurham.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/fav-img.png furnace replacement – Aire One East Heating & Cooling https://www.aireonedurham.ca 32 32 Should I repair or replace my furnace? https://www.aireonedurham.ca/should-i-repair-or-replace-my-furnace/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-i-repair-or-replace-my-furnace Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:08:05 +0000 https://www.aireonedurham.ca/?p=12413 Aire One East Heating & Cooling Should I Repair or Replace My Furnace? A Homeowner’s Decision Guide, Durham Region 2026 The 15-Year Rule Cost Comparison 7 Signs 2026 GUIDE AIRE ONE EAST DURHAM REGION ★ 4.8 Google (364) Carrier Factory Authorized 24/7 Emergency Service Family Owned Since 1991 Licence #1219734 Serving All of Durham Region By Ben Amina, Owner and Manager Aire One East Heating & Cooling, Whitby, Ontario The question “should I repair or replace my furnace?” comes down to three things: the age of the unit, the cost of the repair against a new furnace, and whether the fault is a safety issue. This guide gives Durham Region homeowners a clear way to decide, including the rule of thumb the trades actually use, an honest cost comparison, and the one exception that overrides everything else. For local service either way, see our furnace repair service. The short answer: repair the furnace if it is under about 15 years old, running efficiently, and the repair costs a small share of a new unit. Replace it if it is past 15 years, if repairs are stacking up toward the cost of a new furnace, or at any age if the heat exchanger is cracked, which is a carbon monoxide safety issue rather than a comfort one. Age plus repair cost decides most cases; safety overrides both. Aire One East is a Carrier Factory Authorized dealer serving Durham Region since 1991, with TSSA certified technicians, Licence #1219734, a 4.8 star rating across 364 Google reviews, and 24/7 service. For an honest diagnosis, call 905-576-7600 or book online. In this guide 7 signs it is time to replace When repair is the better choice Repair versus replacement cost The cracked heat exchanger exception Efficiency, heat pumps, and 2026 rebates How to decide Frequently asked questions Age plus repair cost decides most furnace cases; a cracked heat exchanger overrides both. 7 signs it is time to replace Be fair first: none of these alone forces a replacement, but the more that are true, the stronger the case. Lean toward a new furnace when you see several of these. Age past about 15 years, the point where efficiency drops and major parts start to fail. Repairs stacking up, with the running total approaching a meaningful share of a new unit. Rising heating bills from an older furnace below 90 percent efficiency. Uneven heating the system cannot correct, often a sizing or wear issue. Frequent short cycling that maintenance does not resolve. A yellow burner flame or soot, signs of combustion problems worth a prompt inspection. A cracked heat exchanger, the one sign that means replace regardless of age, for safety. When repair is the better choice Replacement is not always the answer, and a good contractor will tell you so. If your furnace is under 15 years old, running well, and the fault is a common wear part such as an igniter, flame sensor, or a single motor, a repair is almost always the better value. A one-off repair of a few hundred dollars on a furnace with years of life left is money well spent, not a reason to replace. Regular maintenance keeps a healthy furnace in the repair column longer. Our furnace repair in Oshawa and service across Durham cover exactly these fixes. Repair versus replacement cost The clearest way to decide is to compare the repair cost against a new furnace. These are typical Durham ranges, verified July 2026, and your quote depends on the specific fault and home. Option Typical Durham cost (CAD) Makes sense when Common repair (igniter, sensor, motor) $100 to $700 CAD Furnace under 15 years, otherwise healthy Major repair (control board, gas valve) $400 to $700 CAD Newer unit; weigh against age New furnace, installed $4,500 to $8,500 CAD Past 15 years, or repairs adding up Typical Durham ranges in Canadian dollars (CAD), verified July 2026, subject to change. A common rule of thumb: if a repair costs more than about half a new furnace and the unit is over 15 years old, replace it. The cracked heat exchanger exception One fault overrides age and cost. The heat exchanger is the metal wall that keeps combustion gases separate from the air you breathe, and a crack in it can let carbon monoxide into your home. That makes it a safety issue, not a comfort one, and it almost always means replacing the furnace rather than repairing it. Carbon monoxide is colourless and odourless, so detectors on every level are essential, and any headaches or nausea that ease when you leave the house should be treated seriously. Safety first, always. If you smell gas, leave the home and call your gas utility emergency line from outside. If a carbon monoxide alarm sounds, get everyone out and call 911. Never run a furnace you suspect has a cracked heat exchanger. Diagnosing and replacing it is licensed work, restricted to a TSSA certified technician in Ontario. For a no-heat emergency, see our emergency furnace repair service. Efficiency, heat pumps, and 2026 rebates If you are replacing anyway, it is worth asking whether a high-efficiency furnace, or a heat pump paired with a gas furnace, is the better long-term choice. Most Ontario incentives in 2026 favour heat pumps rather than straight furnace swaps, delivered through the Home Renovation Savings Program from Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy. The older Canada Greener Homes Grant closed to new applicants in February 2024, so do not count on it. A dual fuel system, a heat pump above the changeover point with a gas furnace below it, is worth discussing during a replacement, since you are already spending on equipment. [VERIFY REBATE: confirm current Home Renovation Savings measures and amounts at homerenovationsavings.ca on the day of publish. Do not publish a figure that has not been checked.] How to decide Under 15 years, small repair, no safety issue: repair, and keep up with maintenance. 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