Furnace Installation and Replacement

Choosing a fuel type

Natural gas is available in parts of Gatineau and Hull and generally offers straightforward, lower-cost operation where the line already exists. Propane suits homes without gas service but requires on-site storage and delivery arrangements. Electric furnaces avoid combustion and venting entirely but depend on your electrical service having enough capacity. We go through the practical implications of each rather than assuming one is automatically better.

• Natural gas furnaces where a line is already run
• Propane furnaces with tank placement and delivery access
• Electric furnaces with panel capacity review
• Heat pump compatibility for future dual-fuel setups

Venting and combustion safety

Gas and propane furnaces need proper venting, whether through a chimney liner or direct-vent piping, and combustion air supply matters for safe, efficient operation. Older homes converted from oil or original gas systems sometimes have venting that was adequate for the old equipment but not sized correctly for a new, more efficient furnace. We check this as part of any installation, not as an afterthought.

Sizing and ductwork condition

A furnace that's too large short-cycles, wastes fuel and wears out components faster; one that's too small runs constantly and still struggles on the coldest days. We size based on a heat loss calculation for your actual home, and check that your ductwork's supply and return capacity can support the airflow the new furnace is rated for.