Furnace Installation & Repair in Mississauga, Toronto & the GTA

Call us immediately if you smell gas or burning near your furnace, hear loud banging or grinding noises, notice a yellow or orange pilot light instead of blue, or if your home is not heating at all. These can indicate dangerous carbon monoxide leaks or fire hazards.

A standard furnace installation typically takes 4 to 8 hours. Our technicians aim to complete same-day installations so your home is heated before the end of the day. More complex jobs involving ductwork modifications may take longer.

A high-efficiency furnace (96%+ AFUE) extracts more heat from the same amount of gas compared to a standard model (80% AFUE). In Ontario's cold winters, upgrading to a high-efficiency unit can reduce your heating bills by 15-25% annually. Combined with Ontario energy rebates, the payback period is typically 3 to 5 years.

Yes. While we are a Lennox Certified Dealer and specialize in Lennox equipment, our TSSA-certified technicians are trained to repair and maintain all major furnace brands including Carrier, Trane, Goodman, Rheem, York, and more.

Minor furnace repairs such as igniter or thermocouple replacements typically range from $150 to $400. Major repairs like heat exchanger replacement or control board issues can range from $400 to $900. We provide upfront pricing before any work begins, with no hidden fees.

A furnace burns gas to generate heat. A heat pump moves heat from the outdoor air into your home using electricity - it does not burn fuel. Modern cold-climate heat pumps work in temperatures as low as -30C. Many Ontario homeowners use a hybrid system combining a heat pump with a gas furnace backup for maximum efficiency.

Yes. In Toronto and across Ontario, a building permit is required for new furnace installations and most replacements. All gas work must also be performed by a TSSA-licensed gas technician (G1 or G2 certified). EcoFrost handles all permit applications and TSSA inspections on your behalf - you don't need to do anything. This protects your home insurance and ensures the work is done to code.

A gas furnace typically lasts 15 to 20 years in Ontario with annual maintenance. Furnaces in older homes that run constantly during -20C winters may age faster. If your furnace is over 15 years old and experiencing frequent breakdowns, replacement is usually more cost-effective than continued repairs. EcoFrost provides honest repair-vs-replace assessments with no pressure.

TSSA stands for Technical Standards and Safety Authority. It is the provincial body in Ontario that licenses and regulates gas technicians (G1 and G2 certification), inspects gas equipment installations, and issues red tags on unsafe appliances. Any technician performing gas work on your furnace, boiler, or water heater in Ontario must hold a valid TSSA gas technician licence. EcoFrost technicians are fully TSSA certified.

Most standard 1-inch furnace filters should be replaced every 1 to 3 months during the heating season. Thicker 4-inch media filters can last 6 to 12 months. A clogged filter is the single most common cause of furnace breakdowns - it restricts airflow, causes overheating, and can damage the heat exchanger. Check your filter monthly during peak heating months (November through March).