Heating Services in Ottawa
Furnaces, boilers, heat pumps and humidifiers, installed and serviced by licensed gas technicians
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Furnaces, boilers, heat pumps and humidifiers, installed and serviced by licensed gas technicians
- Free quotes on any equipment purchase
- Financing from $49/month (OAC)
- All makes and models serviced
Heating services in Ottawa, built for −25 °C winters
Ottawa heating systems are designed for an outdoor temperature of about −25 °C, and most winters push past −30 °C at least once. A system that is undersized, poorly vented or overdue for service shows its weakness on exactly those nights.
Oria installs, repairs and maintains every common way of heating a home here: natural gas and propane furnaces, hot water boilers and radiant floors, ducted and ductless heat pumps, plus the humidifiers, HRVs and thermostats that make them comfortable. Our technicians hold gas and refrigeration licences, and we repair all makes and models.
We have been doing this in Ottawa since 2014. We also hold the licences needed to work in Gatineau, so homes on both sides of the river are covered.
Heating systems we install and service
Most Ottawa homes heat with one of the systems below, or a pairing of two. Here is what each one does well.
Gas furnaces
The most common system in Ottawa. New furnaces must be at least 95% AFUE, and two-stage or modulating models run quieter and more evenly.
Learn more →Boilers and radiant floors
Hot water heat for homes with radiators or in-floor tubing. Combi boilers also make on-demand domestic hot water.
Learn more →Cold-climate heat pumps
Ducted heat pumps that heat efficiently well below freezing and cool in summer, often paired with a gas furnace as backup.
Learn more →Ductless mini-splits
Wall-mounted heads for additions, basements, bonus rooms over garages and baseboard-heated homes without ducts.
Learn more →Humidifiers and HRVs
Furnace humidifiers fix dry winter air; HRVs and ERVs bring in fresh air without throwing away the heat.
Learn more →Smart thermostats
Schedules, remote control and staging logic that let two-stage furnaces and heat pumps run the way they were designed.
Learn more →Dual-fuel (hybrid) systems
A gas furnace paired with a cold-climate heat pump. The heat pump handles mild weather and the furnace takes over in deep cold.
Learn more →Radiant floor heating
Warm floors from hot-water tubing under basements, bathrooms, additions and garages, run by a boiler or combi unit.
Learn more →Garage heaters
Vented gas unit heaters, infrared heaters or ductless heat pumps that make an Ottawa garage usable all winter.
Learn more →How to choose a heating system for an Ottawa home
Start with what your house already has. Ducts, a gas line, radiators or baseboards narrow the choice quickly, and working with existing infrastructure keeps the cost down.
| System | Best fit | Typical installed cost |
|---|---|---|
| High-efficiency gas furnace (96–98% AFUE) | Homes with ducts and an Enbridge gas line | $4,500 – $8,500 (variable-speed/modulating up to ~$10,500) |
| Furnace + central AC combo | Ducted homes replacing both ageing systems | $8,000 – $15,000 |
| Ducted cold-climate heat pump | Ducted homes wanting lower gas use and summer cooling | $9,000 – $18,000 |
| Ductless mini-split, single zone | One room, addition or basement | $3,500 – $6,500 |
| Ductless mini-split, multi-zone (2–4 heads) | Baseboard-heated homes without ducts | $7,000 – $16,000 |
| Boiler (high-efficiency combi or heating) | Homes with radiators or radiant floors | $7,000 – $15,000 |
These are typical Ottawa ranges before rebates, not quotes. The final price depends on your home, the equipment you choose and the venting and ductwork it needs. Oria gives free quotes on any equipment purchase.
A few Ottawa rules of thumb
- Ducts and gas: a high-efficiency furnace is the simplest choice. Adding a cold-climate heat pump on top creates a hybrid system that heats with electricity most of the season and lets the furnace take over in the deep cold.
- Radiators or in-floor heat: keep the hydronic system and upgrade the boiler. Ripping out radiators to add ducts rarely makes financial sense.
- Electric baseboards (common in Gatineau and older Ottawa infill): ductless heat pumps cut heating costs and add air conditioning without new ductwork.
- Rural propane or oil homes in areas such as Greely, Osgoode, Carp and Kemptville: compare a propane furnace against a cold-climate heat pump, since fuel delivery prices change the math.
For a deeper comparison, read gas furnace vs heat pump and do heat pumps work in Ottawa winters. Rebates may be available. Oria will check current programs for your home; see our heating and cooling rebates page for what to expect.
Water heating and indoor air from the same team
Your furnace or boiler shares a mechanical room, a gas line and often a vent with the water heater, so it makes sense to plan them together. We install gas hot water tanks ($1,800 – $3,200 for 40–50 gallons), tankless water heaters ($3,500 – $6,500) and offer water heater rentals.
Winter air in Ottawa gets very dry once the furnace runs all day. A furnace humidifier ($500 – $1,000; steam models $1,200 – $2,200) holds indoor humidity around 30–40% in milder weather, lowered on −20 °C days so windows do not frost.
Tight newer homes also need fresh air. An HRV or ERV ($2,500 – $5,500) exchanges stale air while recovering most of its heat.
Every heating service we offer
Pick the page that matches what you need. Each one covers costs, what to expect and common questions.
- Furnace installation and replacement: sizing, AFUE options, Lennox and Goodman equipment, financing.
- Furnace repair: common failures, typical repair costs and when to replace instead.
- Furnace maintenance and tune-ups: what an annual service includes and filter guidance.
- Boiler repair and installation: radiators, radiant floors and combi boilers.
- 24/7 emergency heating repair: what to do when the heat goes out at night.
- Heat pump installation and heat pump repair: ducted cold-climate systems.
- Ductless mini-splits: zoned heating and cooling without ducts.
- Gas fireplaces and inserts: $3,500 – $7,500 installed.
- Smart thermostat installation: $250 – $600 installed.
- Maintenance plans: furnace and AC service on one schedule.
Warm homes across Ottawa for more than a decade
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- TSSA and HRAI approved, licensed gas technicians
- Lennox authorized dealer; we repair all makes and models
- Financing from $49/month on approved credit
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers from licensed Ottawa technicians. Still have a question? Call us any time.
What is the most efficient way to heat a house in Ottawa?
For most ducted Ottawa homes, a cold-climate heat pump paired with a 96% AFUE or better gas furnace gives the lowest running cost. The heat pump handles most of the season and the furnace takes over in the deep cold. Homes with radiators do best with a high-efficiency condensing boiler, and baseboard-heated homes with ductless heat pumps.
How long does a furnace last in Ottawa?
A gas furnace in Ottawa usually lasts 15 to 20 years. Long heating seasons put more hours on the blower and ignition parts than in milder climates, so annual maintenance matters. Once a furnace is past 15 years and needs a major repair, it is worth getting a replacement estimate before spending the money.
Can a heat pump replace my furnace completely?
A properly sized cold-climate heat pump can heat an Ottawa home on its own in many cases, but it needs electric backup heat for the coldest nights. Many homeowners keep or install a gas furnace as backup instead, which is called a hybrid or dual-fuel system. We assess your heat loss and ducts before recommending either approach.
Do you install heating systems in Gatineau?
Yes. Oria holds the licences required to work in Gatineau, Quebec. Many Gatineau homes heat with electric baseboards because Hydro-Québec rates are low, so ductless or ducted heat pumps are a popular upgrade there. We also install and service gas furnaces and boilers for homes on Énergir natural gas.
How much does a new heating system cost in Ottawa?
Typical Ottawa installed prices are $4,500 to $8,500 for a high-efficiency gas furnace, $7,000 to $15,000 for a boiler, and $9,000 to $18,000 for a ducted cold-climate heat pump. The final price depends on your home, the equipment and the venting or ductwork needed. Oria provides free quotes on any equipment purchase.
Is there 24 hour heating repair in Ottawa?
Yes. Oria offers 24/7 emergency service for furnaces, boilers, water heaters, humidifiers and HRVs across Ottawa. Call (613) 866-1869 any time. If you smell gas, leave the house first and call Enbridge Gas at 1-866-763-5427 and 911 from outside before calling us.
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