Planning a furnace installation in Victoria? If your gas furnace is 15 years old or older, this is a smart time to replace it. FortisBC reopened its dual fuel heating system rebate on October 15, 2026, and it rewards homeowners who replace an aging gas furnace with a new high-efficiency furnace paired with an electric heat pump. Here is how to tell when your furnace is due, what a professional installation involves and how Accutemp helps you claim the latest FortisBC rebates.
Signs Your Furnace Is Due for Replacement
Most gas furnaces are built for roughly 15 to 20 years of service. As a unit ages, its efficiency drops and repairs come more often. Common warning signs include heating bills climbing without any change in how you use your home, rooms heating unevenly, a furnace cycling on and off more than usual, new rattling or banging noises, and a yellow burner flame where it should burn blue. If your furnace has needed more than one repair in the past couple of years, replacing it is often the better long-term investment.
Why Proper Furnace Installation Matters
A new furnace only delivers its rated efficiency when it is sized and installed correctly. An oversized unit short cycles, wears out sooner and leaves some rooms uncomfortable. An undersized unit runs constantly on the coldest nights. Our technicians start with a heat load calculation based on your home’s square footage, insulation, windows and ductwork, so the furnace we recommend matches the way your home actually loses heat.
High-efficiency condensing furnaces also need proper venting, a condensate drain and a safe gas connection, all completed to code. Before we leave, we start the system, check gas pressure, venting and airflow, and walk you through your thermostat settings.
The Latest FortisBC Rebates for Furnace Installation
The FortisBC dual fuel heating system rebate returned on October 15, 2026, and it is the main FortisBC rebate for homeowners replacing a gas furnace today. It applies when you replace a gas furnace at least 15 years old with a new natural gas furnace rated at 95 per cent efficiency or higher, installed together with a new electric heat pump. The heat pump heats and cools your home through most of the year, and the furnace takes over when the outdoor temperature falls below the switchover point, which FortisBC requires to be set at 5°C or lower on Vancouver Island.
The new heat pump and furnace must share an AHRI certified reference number, confirming they are rated to work together as a matched system. The installation must be completed by a Technical Safety BC licensed gas contractor in good standing with the Home Performance Contractor Network and listed for the dual fuel rebate. Income-qualified households can access a higher rebate amount, and homes converting to natural gas from another heating fuel may qualify for separate FortisBC connect-to-gas rebates. Rebate amounts and terms are set by FortisBC and can change, so visit our rebates page or ask our team to confirm current figures before you book.
How Accutemp Handles Your Furnace Installation
Every furnace installation in Victoria starts with a home visit. Our technician reviews your current furnace, ductwork and venting, completes the heat load calculation and recommends a new furnace, or a matched furnace and heat pump system if you want to qualify for the dual fuel rebate. You receive a clear quote before any work begins.
On installation day, our team removes the old equipment, installs and connects the new system, sets the switchover temperature where a heat pump is included and tests everything before we leave. FortisBC requires the homeowner to apply for the rebate directly, so we provide every document your application asks for and walk you through the submission. Our financing options can spread the remaining investment into manageable monthly payments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a gas furnace last?
A well-maintained gas furnace typically lasts 15 to 20 years. Regular maintenance helps a furnace reach the upper end of the range and keeps it running safely and efficiently.
Can I get a FortisBC rebate for replacing my furnace?
The current FortisBC rebate for furnace replacement is the dual fuel heating system rebate, which pairs your new high-efficiency furnace with a new heat pump installed at the same time. Our team can review your home and confirm which FortisBC rebates you qualify for.
Who applies for the FortisBC rebate?
The homeowner applies directly to FortisBC. Accutemp completes the contractor documentation and gives you the paperwork you need to submit your application.
Book Your Furnace Installation in Victoria With Accutemp
Accutemp has installed and serviced heating and cooling systems across Greater Victoria since 1980, and we are a member of the FortisBC Trade Ally Network. Our technicians work in Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, View Royal, Langford, Colwood, Sooke and up the Island to Duncan. Request a furnace installation quote and our team will size the right system for your home and confirm which FortisBC rebates you qualify for.
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