New Brunswick HVAC services

HVAC Services in New Brunswick: Heat Pumps, Furnaces & Cooling

Many New Brunswick homes still heat with oil, electric baseboards or older furnaces. Compare heat pump, furnace and cooling options, check the Save Energy NB rebate rules, and estimate costs before you talk to any contractor.
Heat pumps
Cold-climate and ductless options
Furnaces
Sized from a heat-load calculation
Cooling
Summer AC from the same system
Overview

HVAC Services in New Brunswick at a Glance

Heat pump services

Cold-climate heat pumps, hybrid setups with an existing furnace, and ductless mini-splits for homes without ducts.

Furnace services

Replacement, repair and yearly service for cold New Brunswick winters.

Cooling services

Central AC or ductless cooling, often from the same heat pump.
Compare

Which system fits your home?

System Best use case What to assess before you buy
Cold-climate heat pump
Heating and cooling with one system Cold-weather capacity and backup heat
Gas or oil furnace
Homes using combustion-based heating Fuel costs, efficiency and venting
Electric baseboard
Homes with existing electric resistance heating Operating costs and heat pump alternatives
Ductless mini-split
Homes without existing ductwork Room coverage and number of indoor units
Incentives

Heating Incentives in New Brunswick

Save Energy NB runs programs that depend on household income. Confirm current rules on the official program pages before you plan a project.

Enhanced Energy Savings Program

For households with incomes of $70,000 and under. The program offers free energy efficiency upgrades to an oil heating system. No dollar amount is stated on the page.

Total Home Energy Savings Program

For households with incomes over $70,000. Rebates of up to $2,000 apply to mini-split, air-source, geothermal, multi-zone and furnace add-on heat pumps.

Advance payment option

Save Energy NB says registration for an advance payment of up to $15,000 is now closed. Paperwork was due 1 October 2026, and upgrades must be completed by 31 March 2027.
Last reviewed: 14 October 2026, against the Save Energy NB oil-to-heat-pump page. The page shows no last-updated date (the footer shows a 2021 copyright). Program status can change, so confirm with Save Energy NB before you commit. Source: Save Energy NB
Heat pumps

Heat Pump Options and Costs

Cold-climate heat pumps can heat and cool a home, and ductless mini-splits suit homes without ducts. We do not publish New Brunswick price ranges, because we have not verified them. Use the calculator for an estimate, then compare itemized local quotes.

Ducted heat pump

Uses existing ducts. Ask how the system performs at your local design temperature.
Guidance

Ductless mini-split

No ductwork needed. Each indoor unit serves one room or zone, so count the rooms you want to heat.

Hybrid with a furnace

A heat pump runs most of the year, and the existing furnace covers the coldest nights.
Quotes

Factors That Affect Your New Brunswick HVAC Quote

Heat load

Size comes from your home’s heat load, not floor area alone.

Ductwork and venting

Upgrades to ducts, wiring or venting can change the total.

Old system removal

Removing an oil tank or old furnace is often priced separately.
Cities

HVAC Services in Fredericton

Fredericton is the provincial capital, on the Saint John River. Many homes here are older, so check whether ducts, wiring or venting need upgrades before a new heating system goes in. Confirm which permit applies with the City of Fredericton before work starts.

HVAC Services in Moncton

Moncton is a central city with a mix of older and newer housing. The city requires a plumbing permit before installing, altering or extending plumbing systems. For furnace work, contact the city to confirm what applies. Source: City of Moncton plumbing permits.

HVAC Services in Saint John

Saint John is a coastal city. Homes here often combine older heating systems with newer efficiency upgrades. The city’s new-construction permit page does not mention heating or mechanical permits, so confirm the permit with the city before work starts. Source: City of Saint John.
Calculators

Heating System Comparisons and Calculators

Each calculator gives an estimate, not a confirmed local price. Results depend on the inputs you enter, and some project costs may not be included, such as tank removal, ductwork or electrical upgrades.

Furnace installation cost

Estimates a furnace installation.

Heat pump installation cost

Estimates a heat pump installation.

Furnace operating cost

Shows what a furnace costs to run each year.
Compare the estimate with itemized quotes from local contractors. Ask each one to list equipment, labour, removal, permits and warranty separately. For fuel costs, see our fuel type price comparison. All tools: calculators page.
FAQ

HVAC Services in New Brunswick: Questions Answered

Are there grants for heat pumps in New Brunswick?

Save Energy NB runs income-based programs. Check the current rules and status on its official pages, because program details and deadlines change.

Cold-climate heat pumps keep heating in cold weather, but output drops as it gets colder. Many homes keep a furnace as backup for the coldest nights.

Ducted systems suit homes that already have ducts. Ductless mini-splits suit homes without ducts, or where you want room-by-room control. Compare the number of rooms and the existing layout.

Ask each contractor for an itemized quote that lists equipment, sizing, labour, permits, removal and warranty. Compare the same scope side by side.

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Official sources

Rebate and Program Sources

Save Energy NB: oil-to-heat-pump affordability
Save Energy NB: home rebates
City of Moncton: plumbing permits

Estimate before you compare

Start with the calculators, then compare itemized quotes from local contractors.