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Old furnace — time to replace?

Common Causes

  1. End of service life (15-25 years)
  2. Cracked heat exchanger
  3. Rising repair costs outpacing value
  4. Shift to higher-efficiency for lower energy bills
Licensed professional required. Do not attempt this yourself — improper work can cause injury, property damage, or void your insurance.

When to Call a Pro

  • Furnace is 18+ years old and repair cost exceeds 30% of replacement cost
  • Heat exchanger is cracked (CO risk — replace immediately)
  • Furnace requires a second significant repair within 2 years
  • Energy bills are rising without change in usage habits

Alberta Gas Fitting Regulations

All gas line and appliance work in Alberta must be performed by a holder of a valid Gas Fitting Certificate issued under the Safety Codes Act. Unlicensed gas work is illegal and voids home insurance.

As ticketed journeyperson plumbers, we hold gas fitting certification — one call covers both trades. We serve Innisfail, Red Deer County, and all of Central Alberta.

Permit required. This work requires a Safety Codes permit in Alberta. We handle all permit applications and inspections on your behalf.

Alberta Context

With Innisfail averaging ~5,200 heating degree days annually, upgrading from a 72% AFUE to a 96% AFUE furnace can reduce heating costs by roughly 25%. At 2024-2025 ATCO gas rates (~$4-6/GJ RRO plus distribution), annual savings of $300-600 are typical for an average home. The Government of Alberta does not currently offer a provincial rebate for furnace upgrades, but the Canada Greener Homes Grant program (where available) has provided $600-5,000 for qualifying high-efficiency installations — check current federal program status.