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What size furnace should I buy?

Square FootageFurnace BTU
1,000-1,200 sq. ft. Home40,000 - 60,000 BTU
1,200-1,500 sq. ft. Home60,000 BTU
1,500-1,800 sq. ft. Home60,000 - 80,000 BTU
1,800-2,500 sq. ft. Home80,000 - 100,000 BTU
2,500-3,500 sq. ft. Home100,000 to 120,000 BTU

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high-efficiency SEER2-rated system.
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How much can you save by upgrading your air conditioner? Get an instant estimate of your potential annual electricity cost savings.
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How Much Can I Save by Upgrading My Air Conditioner?

The savings from upgrading to a high-efficiency AC depend on how old and inefficient your current unit is. An older 10 SEER AC (pre-2006) upgraded to a 20 SEER2 model can reduce your cooling electricity costs by 45–50%. Even upgrading from a 13 SEER to a 18 SEER2 system delivers meaningful savings — roughly 25–28% less electricity for cooling each year.
Old AC (SEER)New AC (SEER2)Annual Savings (on $500/yr cooling bill)10-Year Savings
8 SEER (pre-2000)18 SEER2~$278/yr~$2,780
10 SEER (2000s)18 SEER2~$222/yr~$2,220
13 SEER (2010s)18 SEER2~$139/yr~$1,390
13.4 SEER2 (2023)20 SEER2~$83/yr~$830
*Based on $500/year cooling electricity cost. Actual savings vary by home size, climate, and local electricity rates.

Understanding SEER vs SEER2

In 2023, Canada and the US transitioned from SEER to SEER2 efficiency ratings. SEER2 uses a more realistic test protocol that better reflects real-world installation conditions (external static pressure). A SEER2 13.4 is roughly equivalent to SEER 15 under the old standard. When comparing your old AC’s SEER rating to a new SEER2 model, the savings are often larger than they appear because SEER2 units also tend to have better variable-speed compressors that improve real-world performance beyond what the lab rating suggests.

Heat Pump vs. Central AC: The Savings Comparison

If you’re replacing your AC and your gas furnace is also aging, a heat pump can save significantly on heating costs as well. In BC, Ontario, and Quebec — where electricity prices are moderate and gas prices are high — switching to a heat pump for year-round heating and cooling can save $400–$1,200/year compared to separate gas furnace + AC systems. Our savings calculator can model both scenarios.

Understanding Your Payback Period

The payback period is how long it takes your energy savings to offset the upgrade cost. For example, if upgrading from a 10 SEER to 20 SEER2 AC saves $250/year and the upgrade (after rebates) costs $3,500, the payback period is 14 years. Since modern ACs last 15–20 years, that’s still financially positive — and electricity prices are likely to rise over that period, improving your actual payback.
💰 Rebates Improve Payback
Federal and provincial rebates can reduce your net upgrade cost by $1,000–$5,000 for qualifying heat pump systems, dramatically improving the payback timeline.
📈 Rising Electricity Prices
Electricity prices in Ontario and BC have risen historically. Future price increases mean your savings grow over time, improving the real ROI of upgrading now.
🏡 Home Resale Value
A new high-efficiency AC or heat pump typically adds $2,000–$5,000 to your home’s resale value in Canadian markets where cooling is expected by buyers.
🌡️ Climate Change
Canada’s summers are getting hotter. More cooling degree days means more AC runtime each year — making efficiency improvements more valuable over a system’s lifetime.

💡 Stack Rebates for Maximum Savings

Canada Greener Homes Grant:
Up to $5,000 for qualifying cold-climate heat pumps
Ontario – Enbridge Home Efficiency Rebate+:
Additional rebates for qualifying heat pump systems
BC – CleanBC Better Homes:
Up to $3,000 for qualifying heat pumps with cooling
Alberta – Municipal programs:
Edmonton and Calgary offer additional rebates
Many homeowners can stack federal + provincial rebates for $4,000–$8,000 total in incentives

Frequently Asked Questions

Is upgrading from 13 SEER2 to 18 SEER2 worth it?

For most Canadian homeowners spending $300–$600/year on AC electricity, upgrading saves $80–$160/year. With a price premium of ~$800–$1,500 for a higher-SEER2 model, payback without rebates is 8–12 years. In provinces with higher electricity rates (Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan) and hotter summers (Ontario, Manitoba), the math improves. For heat pump conversions that include both heating and cooling savings, the payback is typically 5–8 years.

Check the EnerGuide label on your outdoor condenser unit, look in the owner’s manual, or search your model number at the AHRI (Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute) directory online. Pre-2006 AC units are often 8–10 SEER. Units from 2006–2015 are typically 13–16 SEER. Modern units are rated in SEER2.

Spring (April–May) is ideal — before cooling season starts, prices are lower, and contractors are less busy. If your AC is showing signs of failure (inefficient cooling, frequent repairs, age 12+ years), don’t wait until a midsummer breakdown. Emergency summer replacements are more expensive and may require waiting days for parts or technician availability.

🇨🇦 Rebates Available
Canadian homeowners may qualify for up to
$5,000
in federal and provincial rebates on qualifying systems.
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