Regina HVAC Questions – Furnace Installation & Tankless Water Heaters FAQs

The cost of furnace installation in Regina depends on your home’s specific needs and the comfort features you're looking for. Call us today to schedule a visit — we’ll assess your space and provide a free, written quote with no obligation. 

The cost of an air conditioner installation in Regina depends on your home’s size and the model you select. For accurate pricing, we offer free, written quotes based on an on-site assessment. If you're ready to stay cool, give us a call — we’re ready when you are.

Traditional tank-style water heaters are typically 60–70% efficient, meaning much of the energy used is lost — especially through standby heat loss. In contrast, Navien condensing tankless water heaters operate at up to 96% efficiency, heating water only when you need it.

That improved efficiency could translate to energy savings of up to 30%, depending on your home’s water usage and local utility rates. You’ll also free yourself from paying to keep a tank of water hot all day when no one’s home.

For expert advice and installation of tankless water heaters in Regina, contact our Red Seal-certified plumbing and heating team for a free, written quote.

Installing a natural gas line to your BBQ typically starts around $350, with the final price depending on the length of the gas line, ease of access, and the BTU rating of your grill.

Ditch the propane tank runs and enjoy uninterrupted grilling all summer long. For expert Regina plumbing and heating service, give us a call for a free, written quote.

An HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator) or air exchanger could be exactly what you need. These systems remove stale, humid indoor air and replace it with fresh, filtered outdoor air — helping improve air quality and reduce moisture issues in your home.

For proper performance, always choose an HRAI-certified installer like Signature Plumbing & Heating. We provide expert HRV installation in Regina so you can breathe easy — and sleep even better.

If you're still dealing with bathroom humidity despite having an air exchanger, the issue may be that your HRV isn’t properly balanced — or has fallen out of balance over time. A balanced system brings in the same amount of fresh outdoor air as it exhausts stale indoor air. This requires specialized tools and must be done by a certified HRAI installer to ensure effective operation.

Some models, like the vänEE AI Series HRV, offer self-balancing technology that continuously monitors and adjusts airflow to maintain peak performance.

It’s also important to note that not all HRVs are ducted directly to bathrooms. Many use a simplified connection where both the fresh air supply and stale air return are tied into the furnace ductwork — which typically draws air from living spaces and bedrooms. In these setups, bathroom humidity may not be adequately removed.

That’s why a dedicated bathroom fan is still recommended for local moisture control. It removes humidity at the source and works alongside your HRV to keep your home’s air fresh.

When developing your basement, it's important to plan your heating and ventilation before the drywall goes up. Code requires at least one properly sized return-air grill in the basement, though additional returns from bedrooms or other finished spaces can improve airflow and comfort.

For the bathroom, you’ll need either a dedicated exhaust fan or a direct tie-in to your home’s HRV system to remove moisture and maintain indoor air quality.

You may also need to add or relocate supply-air ducts to ensure even heating throughout the finished areas.

If you're in Regina, Signature Plumbing & Heating can help design a basement HVAC layout that’s code-compliant, energy-efficient, and built to last.

Uneven heating is often the result of poor ductwork design. Airflow is essential for temperature control, and when the duct layout isn’t optimized, some rooms — especially on upper floors — may not receive adequate heat.

Unfortunately, once the ductwork is installed and concealed behind walls, options for improving airflow are limited without major renovation. However, if you're replacing your furnace or developing new space, we can review what’s accessible and advise on any opportunities to improve airflow within reach.

A heat recovery ventilator (HRV) is ideal for colder climates like Regina, where indoor humidity can be a concern during the heating season. An HRV continuously brings in fresh outdoor air while exhausting stale indoor air. As it does, the heat recovery core transfers warmth from the outgoing air to the incoming air, improving energy efficiency without introducing excess moisture.

An energy recovery ventilator (ERV), on the other hand, is better suited to warmer climates with high outdoor humidity or in homes that don’t have humidity concerns during winter. ERVs transfer both heat and moisture between the outgoing and incoming air, helping to maintain indoor humidity levels.

In Saskatchewan’s cold, dry winters, HRVs are typically the recommended choice.

No — your furnace and air conditioner do not need to be the same brand to work properly together. HVAC systems are designed to function across compatible specifications, not brand names. As long as the equipment is properly matched for size and efficiency, different brands can be installed together without issue.

In fact, it’s common to go through two air conditioners during the lifetime of a single furnace, so mixing brands is often a practical and cost-effective choice. When replacing either, your contractor should ensure the new unit is compatible with your existing system.

In Saskatchewan, where winters are long and harsh and summers bring heavy AC demand, the typical lifespan is:

• Furnace: 20 to 30 years, depending on the brand, installation quality, and maintenance
   
• Air Conditioner: About 15 years, sometimes less if it’s undersized or poorly maintained
   

Extreme cold and high use put added stress on HVAC systems, so professional installation and proper sizing play a big role in how long your equipment lasts.