Kepler
ENERGY STARKepler Essential One 96
Essential One · Single-stage · 96% AFUE · ENERGY STAR®
96%AFUE
Efficiency
96% AFUE
Heating
Single-stage
Blower
Constant-torque
Heat exchanger
Lifetime warranty
Serving Richmond Hill & Surrounding Areas
HVAC Services in Richmond Hill
Expert heating, cooling & air quality services for Richmond Hill homeowners. Family-owned since 1999. 24/7 emergency service.
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24/7 Emergency Service
TSSA Certified Technicians
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Richmond Hill HVAC Experts
Trusted HVAC Service in Richmond Hill, Since 1999
Richmond Hill residents trust Megacity HVAC for premium heating and cooling solutions. Whether you need a high-efficiency furnace for your home on the Oak Ridges Moraine or a ductless mini-split for a finished basement — our TSSA-certified team delivers professional results every time. We serve all Richmond Hill communities with same-day emergency availability. Richmond Hill's mix of 1970s–80s established neighbourhoods near Yonge Street and newer developments on the Oak Ridges Moraine means HVAC needs vary widely. Our technicians are skilled with everything from replacing aging equipment in older Richvale homes to designing efficient multi-zone systems for the large custom builds found in South Richvale and Bayview Hill.
Richmond Hill features a clear divide between its established southern neighbourhoods — Richvale, Mill Pond, and areas along Yonge Street with 1970s–80s homes — and the newer Oak Ridges developments with large 2000s-era custom homes. Older Richmond Hill homes often have original single-stage furnaces with oversized ductwork that wastes energy, while newer homes frequently have undersized builder-grade systems struggling to heat 3,500+ square feet across multiple floors. Properties on the Oak Ridges Moraine sit at higher elevation and face greater wind exposure, increasing heating demands.
Richmond Hill climbs as you go north, and the HVAC work changes with it. The older core around Yonge Street, Mill Pond and Crosby is 1950s to 1970s bungalows and side-splits, many with the original ducts still in place. Bayview Hill, Rouge Woods and the Bayview and Leslie corridors filled in through the 1990s with large two-storeys. North of Elgin Mills, Jefferson and Oak Ridges sit on the Oak Ridges Moraine, at higher elevation than the rest of the city, which shows up as colder overnight lows and longer furnace run times in January.
Richmond Hill's position on the Oak Ridges Moraine means winter temperatures consistently run 2–3 degrees colder than downtown Toronto, with more frequent ice storms and heavier snowfall. Homeowners in Oak Ridges and Jefferson should ensure their furnace exhaust and intake vents remain clear of snow accumulation throughout the winter season.
What Richmond Hill homeowners get from us
- Serving Oak Ridges, Bayview Hill, Mill Pond, Elgin Mills, and all Richmond Hill areas
- Expert in high-efficiency systems for Richmond Hill's newer homes
- Certified Enbridge Sustain partner — $0-down lease-to-own financing on qualifying equipment
- Transparent pricing with free in-home estimates
- Experienced replacing aging 1970s–80s HVAC systems in established Richvale and Mill Pond homes
- Custom multi-zone solutions for large Oak Ridges properties on the Moraine
Services we offer in Richmond Hill
Furnace installation & repair
Air conditioning installation & repair
Heat pump installation (cold-climate)
Water heater replacement
Ductless mini-split systems
Indoor air quality & HRV
Annual HVAC maintenance plans
Emergency service 24/7
24/7 Emergency
Real answer, day or night — no extra fees for evenings or weekends.
Upfront Pricing
A fixed price before any work starts. You approve it first.
TSSA Certified
Licensed, insured, background-checked techs and full warranty support.
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Equipment We Install
The HVAC Equipment We Install in Richmond Hill
One furnace, air conditioner, heat pump, and water heater from the lineup we install across the GTA — full manufacturer specs on each.
Mitsubishi Electric
ENERGY STARMitsubishi M-Series (MSZ-GS)
M-Series · Ductless inverter · ENERGY STAR®
up to 28.4SEER2
Efficiency
Up to 28.4 SEER2
Type
Ductless inverter
Sound
From 19 dB(A)
Setup
Single & multi-zone
Payne
Payne PH5SAN5
PH5SAN5 · Single-stage
up to 16.5SEER2
Cooling
Up to 16.5 SEER2
Heating
Up to 8.1 HSPF2
Cooling stage
Single-stage
Refrigerant
R-454B
Bradford White
Bradford White RG2 (Atmospheric)
Atmospheric gas · Defender Safety System®
50Gallons
Type
Atmospheric gas
Capacity
50 gal (189 L)
First-hour
81 gal
Warranty
6-yr (10-yr avail.)
All specifications are published by the manufacturer. We install and service these systems across Toronto & the GTA.
Our Process
What to Expect From a Megacity HVAC Visit
1
Call or Book Online
Describe the issue. We dispatch a technician with common parts already on board.
2
Full Diagnostic
We test refrigerant pressure, electrical connections, heat exchangers, and airflow — finding the root cause, not just the symptom.
3
Upfront Quote
A clear explanation and a fixed price. You approve before any work starts.
4
Repair or Install & Verify
We fix or install, run a complete system cycle, confirm temperatures, and clean up before leaving.
Diagnostics
Common HVAC Issues in Richmond Hill
Most are resolved same-day with parts we carry on our trucks.
Longer Heating Season Up on the Moraine
Jefferson and Oak Ridges sit noticeably higher than the Yonge Street core. Furnaces there run longer and older mid-efficiency units show their age a winter or two sooner.
Original Ducts in Mill Pond Bungalows
The 1950s and 1960s houses near Mill Pond and Crosby usually still have their first duct system. It works, but it was never sized for the airflow a modern high-efficiency furnace wants.
Big Two-Storeys on a Single Zone
Bayview Hill and Rouge Woods houses are tall and deep. One thermostat in the front hall cannot keep a walkout basement and a third-floor bedroom at the same temperature.
Condensers Sited in a Wind Tunnel
Open lots off Elgin Mills and Bathurst leave outdoor units exposed. Drifting snow around a heat pump base blocks the defrost drain and the unit ices from the bottom up.
Humidifiers Left Running Into Spring
A whole-home humidifier that never gets shut off in April fogs windows and rots sills. The bypass damper is a thirty-second fix that almost nobody makes.
Two Furnaces, One Forgotten
Larger homes off Leslie sometimes have a second furnace for the upper floor. The one nobody hears is usually the one that has not been serviced since the house was built.
Brands We Install
Trusted Equipment Brands We Install & Service
Authorized Lennox Dealer — with experienced installation, repair, and maintenance across our supported HVAC and water-heater brands.
FUJITSU
JOHN WOOD
$0
Down
Trusted Partner
Lease-to-Own Through Enbridge Sustain
As a certified Enbridge Sustain Trusted Partner, we offer Richmond Hill homeowners a new furnace, AC, heat pump, or water heater with nothing down. The Sustain lease-to-own program keeps the upfront cost at $0. In-house rebates available — ask at your quote. We don't file government rebate paperwork for customers.
- No upfront cost — $0 down on approved credit
- Maintenance and repairs included for the term
- Predictable, manageable monthly payments
Common Questions
HVAC FAQ — Richmond Hill
It changes sizing and staging more than brand. Longer cold stretches favour a two-stage or modulating furnace, which runs low and steady instead of blasting and shutting off. That evens out temperature swings in a house that loses heat quickly. We do a load calculation on the actual house rather than sizing off square footage.
No, but the backup matters. Cold-climate heat pumps hold usable capacity well below freezing, and the furnace or electric backup covers the coldest nights. In a dual-fuel setup the controls hand over automatically. What we will not do is sell you a heat pump with no backup and let you find out in a February cold snap.
For a system that has stopped entirely we work you in as soon as we can and tell you honestly what the window looks like. For maintenance and estimates, booking a few days out is normal, and much longer in the first cold week of the season when everyone finds out at once. Calling in September beats calling in November.
Usually a combination of duct balancing, return air, and the fact that heat rises into a tall stairwell. Before anyone sells you a second system, the dampers, the return sizing and the blower speed should be checked. Sometimes the fix is a balancing pass and a fan setting. Sometimes it genuinely needs zoning, and we will say so.
Get In Touch
Get a Free HVAC Estimate in Richmond Hill
Tell us what your system is doing and we will get back to you fast. Same-day service available across Richmond Hill and the GTA — or call and talk to a real person now.
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Last updated September 10, 2026