We have over 20 years experience in handling residential furnace repair, replacement, and maintenance needs and can assist in providing you with the best solution for your budget, space, and needs.

Repair furnace

Whether it’s a worn down or broken part or an issue with the power, we can solve it almost always on the same day. And while we’re there, we’ll look for other potential problems to make sure your furnace is running efficiently.

Replacement and Installation

Have your heating bills crepes up for the same amount of usage over the years? Is your furnace over 10 years old? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, it may be time to buy a furnace.

We have a wide variety of options that we can review with you given your considerations such as the size of your home, your budget, the fuel type, noise level, and anything else that is key to your needs.

Maintenance

Avoid the hassles and potentially costly performance and efficiency issues by booking a regularly scheduled maintenance service. Our technicians have the training and expertise to perform an inspection on your furnace.

If your home’s furnace or heating unit is broken beyond repair, our service staff will help you choose the right one for your needs. Our expert technicians can install a new system promptly to bring comfort back to your home.

If you are looking to upgrade your existing system due to of safety, dependability, or other considerations, we will help you pick from a wide array of excellent heating units with extended warranties giving up to 10 years of coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions about Furnace Installation, Repair

Customers Choose Us For…

• Competitive Pricing
  Your satisfaction is guaranteed.
• Technical Skill
  Our technicians are skilled at troubleshooting issues and are equipped with the latest diagnostic tools.
• Outstanding Service
  Fast response time plus efficient, quality workmanship.
• Clear Communication
  We'll take the time to explain your problem and what is required for any repair or replacement, including options, costs and time frames.
• Easy Scheduling

Furnace Installations, Repairs in Toronto

Winters in Toronto and around it can be harsh. Buying a new furnace or maintaining your current heating system is an investment in your ongoing home comfort, no matter what old man winter brings.

Don’t let just any furnace company into your home. With over 20 years of experience and more than one million customers in Toronto - , you can count on Alliance Energy Source (AllianceHVAC) to be there for all your home heating needs.

But don’t take our word for it. Our local team of heating experts receive consistently outstanding marks on HomeStars, Google Reviews and other consumer review sites.

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Call on AllianceHVAC:

• New furnaces sales and installation
• Furnace repairs, tune-ups and maintenance
• Expertise in both conventional furnaces and heating/combi boiler systems

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How to Replace Your Own Furnace

It seems that every house I’ve ever owned has needed a new furnace. I mean sure, the old furnace was still there clunking along and producing heat, but it was always some embarrassingly old thing installed by someone that obviously didn’t care about energy efficiency (or it predated the invention of efficient furnaces entirely).

But like all owners of these same houses before me, I let it slide and let projects that seemed more urgent on the surface suck up my time. I renovated kitchens and bathrooms or replaced roofs. It was financially easy to justify the procrastination as well: heating bills for a typical house are under $1000 per year in my area, but if you hire out the installation of a new furnace you’re looking at about five grand. Even more if you’re replacing the air conditioning system at the same time. Even if you could find one that ran on free magic unicorn dust you would have a six year payback and more realistically it will take decades.

So I let the slow leakage continue and always felt a small hole in my heart every time that machine kicked on, because for Mr. Money Mustache, energy efficiency is a moral issue even more than it is a financial one.

I figured the numbers would work out much better if I could actually do the replacement job myself, because a top-of-the-line gas furnace only costs about $1200 online these days.  But I didn’t know exactly how to do it and there never seemed to be a good time to learn*. Nobody I knew had ever replaced their own furnace, and the building materials stores don’t even sell them – everybody says you need to hire a pro for such a thing.

But finally, here in the year 2015 and at the embarrassingly late age of 41, I have finally studied up on the necessary tricks, successfully installed two beautiful high-efficiency gas furnaces alongside friends, and am here to tell you it is a perfectly reasonable do-it-yourself project after all**. So let’s get started.

How the hell does a furnace work?

When you get right down to it, a gas furnace is just a box-shaped heater connected to some tubes. These days, they have added more internal complexity to make them more efficient, but all you really need to know as the installer is this: Cold Air in, Warm air out, Gas and Electricity in, Combustion air In and Out. It gets even easier if you write these same things on a picture of a box (aka furnace).

What kind do I need and where do I buy it?

In general, you’ll want a high-efficiency (94% or higher) condensing furnace, with variable speed blower and roughly the same overall heating capacity as the one you’re replacing. It can be smaller in physical size (they have shrunk nicely over the years), but probably not much bigger since you have to fit it into the same space.

Actually finding a place that sells furnaces can be tricky. Like plumbing was a few decades ago, the heating and cooling industry is still an insider’s game, with low-profile stores that only sell to contractors, and contractors that insist their field is far too dangerous and exacting for any homeowner to master. If your personality type is at all similar to mine, the very words “consult a qualified installer” piss you off a little and make you want to learn the trade.

Typing “where to buy a gas furnace” into Google leads to a mixed bag you can sift through, but I ended up finding the best results for my situation at a place called Alpine Home Air. Specifically, for both recent installs, my friends just went for the top-of-the-line Goodman 96% unit.

For a bit more background reading on the field, Consumer Reports has a free furnace buying guide. To buy this stove, you can visit alliancehvac.ca

The Furnace Installation Process

As a heating and cooling company  we get a lot of questions about the furnace installation process, which we’re always glad to answer. After all, understanding the full scope of what needs to happen to install a furnace that works well for your needs is key to ensuring that the process goes smoothly and efficiently.

So if you’re looking for a quick guide on the furnace installation process, this page is the right place to be.

Winter weather can be bitterly cold, and homeowners depend on a reliable furnace to keep the indoor environment warm and comfortable. While the build quality of a heating appliance is important, the installation process will have a greater impact on efficiency, comfort and unit longevity.

Choosing the Equipment

Once the load calculations are completed, the installing HVAC contractor will provide equipment options based on capacity. High end furnaces incorporate better components, which will result in quieter operation, improved efficiency and even levels of comfort throughout your home. Homeowners can choose from a variety of options including two-stage burners and variable-speed blowers. These upgrades work in tandem to trim the burner flame and fan motor speed to precisely match the varying outdoor temperature conditions. Instead of simple on/off operation, the furnace adjusts to the meet the prevailing indoor load so that comfort and energy savings are maximized.

When the equipment is set, the technician will begin the connection process by completing the following steps:

* Properly align the furnace

* Connect the furnace to the supply plenum and return ductwork

* Properly seal the connections

* Connect the gas line and check for any leaks

* Connect the condensate line

* Connect the flue pipe system to the furnace

* Connect the low-voltage thermostat wiring to the unit

* Make the final high-voltage electrical connections

Furnaces 101

Most problems have several solutions… heating your home is no different. Throughout the United States, homeowners use electric, gas, and oil furnaces. A furnace heats air and then blows that heated air through the ducts in your home. Keep in mind that some homes are heated by boilers rather than furnaces, but we’re talking about furnace installation so we’ll leave boilers aside for now.

First thing’s First: Choosing a Furnace

Before installation begins, you need to choose a furnace. An expert from a heating and cooling company in alliancehvac can help you choose one but it’s important to keep in mind that electric, gas, and oil furnaces each have their benefits and drawbacks. For example, electric furnaces are generally more effective in moderate climates and can be expensive to operate, however, the maintenance and installation cost is less than that of oil furnaces.

Installing the Furnace

Once you’ve chosen the type of furnace you want, you’ll need to find a location that’s suitable for the furnace. The location must have enough room for the unit’s clearance and ventilation specifications. An expert from a heating and cooling company in alliancehvac like American Home Heating and Air Conditioning should be on hand to help you make other space considerations. For example, if the furnace is going into a basement, it’s important to make sure it is clear of any potential floodwater. You’ve also got to make sure that the furnace is placed somewhere so that its duct, drain, pipes, electric supply, and gas supply will run where you want it to.

Once you’ve chosen a location, an expert can connect the ducting system, vent pipes, gas supply, electric supply, and condensate drain.

Final Check of Furnace Installation

Even the most seasoned HVAC technicians understand how important it is to run the unit and check for any gas leaks or drainage problems. During the final check, a heating expert will check your temperature outputs to ensure the unit is operating as it should be. Once that’s done, you’re ready to enjoy your (heated) home again.

Furnace Testing

Once the installation process is finished, the technician will start the unit and run it through a complete heating cycle. The temperature differential between the supply and return should meet or exceed the manufacturer’s specifications. Finally, the contractor will air balance the registers to ensure that every room in your home receives the exact amount of conditioned air required to maintain a comfortable, even temperature.