Furnace & HVAC rebate FAQ
Answers from Ontario Furnace Rebates to the questions Ontario homeowners ask most. Still unsure? Check your rebate and a specialist will confirm the details.
How much can I get back on a furnace or HVAC upgrade in Ontario?
A high-efficiency gas furnace upgrade typically returns $1,000–$2,000. Electric, oil, propane and wood homes replacing heating with a heat pump usually qualify for $3,000–$7,500, and up to $12,000 for geothermal. Oil homes can stack federal funding toward roughly $22,000.
Do I need an energy audit?
Not for a heat pump installed on its own — that’s one of the best parts of the current program. Audits only come in if you bundle other upgrades like insulation or windows.
Is this free?
Yes. Checking your rebate and getting matched with a registered contractor costs you nothing.
Do you submit my application?
We connect you with a registered contractor who handles the application for you — that’s who the program requires to submit it.
How long until I get paid?
Usually 60–90 days after your system is installed.
Can I keep my gas furnace?
Yes — many homes keep the furnace as backup and still qualify for a heat pump rebate.
What if I heat with oil?
Oil homes qualify for the most: the provincial rebate plus federal oil-conversion funding, which can approach $22,000 combined.
Is there a deadline?
The Home Renovation Savings Program is confirmed through November 2026 but can close earlier, and contractor registration closes May 31, 2026 — so it’s worth not waiting.
Want the full breakdown by program? See Rebates Explained or Who Qualifies.