Furnaces & Heating
High-efficiency furnace installation and replacement, sized for the house.
Bracebridge · Muskoka, Ontario
Furnace, AC & heat pump service for Bracebridge and Muskoka.
Heating and air conditioning, heat pumps, hot water and gas work for year-round homes and seasonal cottages, installed and maintained by the owner who answers the phone. Based in Bracebridge, serving Muskoka.
- Owner-operated
- Fully licensed & insured
- Same-day emergency furnace repair
- Installs + maintenance
- Trusted across Muskoka
Services
Everything that keeps a home or cottage comfortable.
Muskoka doesn't do mild: deep-freeze winters, humid summers and everything in between. From the furnace room to the thermostat on the wall, one call covers the whole place, from town lots to lakefront.
Air Conditioning
Central air installs that keep summer cool, dry and quiet.
Heat Pumps
One unit that heats and cools, built for cold Muskoka winters.
Ductless Mini-Splits
Single-room or multi-zone comfort with no ductwork, ideal for cottages and additions.
HRV Systems
Heat recovery ventilation: fresh air in, heat stays put.
Water Heaters
Tank and tankless water heaters, supplied and installed.
Gas Lines
New gas runs for stoves, fireplaces, dryers and BBQs.
Generators
Standby generator installs that keep the lights on through Muskoka outages.
Thermostats
Smart thermostat supply, setup and a proper walkthrough.
Maintenance
Tune-ups and service on all the equipment we install.
Proud representative for
Midea EVOX Hyper Heat, sold and serviced locally.
We sell, install and service the EVOX Hyper Heat line: cold-climate heat pumps, air conditioners and ductless mini-splits built for Canadian winters. Every job is quoted, installed and looked after by the same local crew.
Sales · Installation · Service, with financing options available, backed by Midea's warranty.
−30°C
Hyper Heat performance: 100% heating capacity at −25°C, built for Muskoka winters.
19.0 SEER2
Up to 19.0 SEER2 and 10.8 HSPF2 on the EVOX G3 line, for lower energy bills all year long.
55 dB(A)
Outdoor units run down to about 55 decibels, no louder than a quiet conversation.
Smart control
Control your comfort from anywhere with the MideaAir app.
Recent work
Jobs from around Muskoka.
Heat pumps, mini-splits, standby generators and the mechanical rooms behind them, all of it quoted, installed and serviced by the same crew.
Service area
Based in Bracebridge. Working all of Muskoka.
The shop sits on Old Falkenburg Road and the truck covers the whole district: Bracebridge, Gravenhurst and Huntsville, the townships of Muskoka Lakes, Lake of Bays and Georgian Bay, and every cottage road in between.
The shop: 1026 Old Falkenburg Rd, Bracebridge. Open in Google Maps
What same-day service looks like, town by town
Bracebridge & the immediate area
Home base. No-heat calls jump the queue, and Steve is often there within a couple of hours.
Gravenhurst · Huntsville · Port Carling · Bala · Baysville · Port Sydney · Utterson · Milford Bay · Torrance · Severn Bridge · Kilworthy · Vankoughnet
A 20 to 40 minute run from the shop. Same-day service on most calls, including emergency furnace repair during business hours.
The far lakes: Dwight & Dorset (Lake of Bays) · Windermere & Rosseau (Muskoka Lakes) · MacTier, Honey Harbour & Port Severn (Georgian Bay)
Same-day when the day's schedule allows; otherwise you get the first booking the next morning. Cottage visits are planned around the days you're actually up here.
On travel costs: the quote you approve is the price you pay. Travel anywhere in Muskoka District is built into it, so there are no mileage surprises after the truck rolls. Just outside the district? Call and ask.
About
One owner. One standard.
Modern Comfort HVAC is owned and run by Steve Smith, working from Bracebridge, serving Muskoka. The person who quotes your job is the person who shows up to do it.
No call centres, no subcontractor roulette. Just straight talk about what your house needs, equipment installed to spec, and maintenance on all of it by the same hands that put it in.
Steve Smith
Owner · Modern Comfort HVAC
Reviews
Trusted by the neighbours.
Modern Comfort's customers leave their reviews where everyone can check them: the Google listing. Read the full history there.
“Steve recently did some work for me after Superior Propane did a 10 year inspection and a couple of repairs were required. Steve explained what he needed to do and got it done quickly and efficiently and at a reasonable price. I have already referred him to my neighbour if they ever need service on their system. Great work Steve!”
“I was very impressed with Modern Comfort HVAC. Steve answered my call promptly, arrived on time and provided excellent service. He was reasonably priced and I have no problem referring him to clients.”
“From first contact to final project completion, Steve was the consummate professional. Communication was clear, timely and transparent. Questions were handled with patience, and pricing was competitive and fair. Works were completed on the agreed-upon schedule, and to the agreed-upon scope. I would highly recommend contacting Steve to discuss any HVAC-related project you are considering.”
“Steve recently came in and installed my AC unit. He was timely and efficient. Very professional and he did an excellent job. He even reached out a few days later to make sure everything was running smoothly. I highly recommend Steve for all your HVAC needs!”
“Steve came to fix our three year old A/C that wasn't coming on. I had previously used a different HVAC guy, so Steve was new to the system. He found some issues with the original installation that were questionable and repaired them. He is knowledgeable, professional and personable. I highly recommend Steve.”
“Steve came out to install a heat pump with single head in my newly built garage with loft apartment. He was really fast and extremely knowledgeable about heat pumps and heating and cooling systems. It's been two months and the heat is running smooth and quiet, everything looks great. He was referred to me and I will be referring him to anyone who needs HVAC work.”
“Steve did a fantastic job replacing my old oil furnace with a propane furnace and heat pump. He helped me jump through the hoops getting a substantial government rebate that paid for most of the project. You couldn't ask for better work or a better deal. I wouldn't use anyone else.”
“Steve is a very knowledgeable HVAC man. He installed our heat pump and furnace. On time, affordable, with quality. Rare to get all three things from a contractor. Really nice working with him generally on this project; you won't be disappointed.”
“We can't speak highly enough of Steve and his Modern Comfort HVAC company! He went above and beyond to problem solve and stayed with the job until he was satisfied that all issues were resolved. His communication is excellent as is his knowledge and work ethic. We highly recommend!”
“I had Steve install a heat pump. He arrived when he said he would, he did the job in the allotted hours, he was on target with his estimate, he was clean, tidy and everything works great! Very happy all around with everything.”
“Very professional, great work. Had an AC problem and Steve got us up and running again. Great job.”
“Courteous and helpful, even over the phone. We would highly recommend Modern Comfort HVAC!”
FAQ
Common questions, straight answers.
The things homeowners and cottage owners ask before they call.
Do you service equipment you didn't install?
Yes. Maintenance and repair covers all makes, whether or not Modern Comfort put it in. If a previous installer left something questionable, Steve will find it and lay out the fix.
Do you handle emergency furnace repair calls?
Yes. During business hours (Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) no-heat calls jump the queue, and Steve aims to be there the same day anywhere in Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Huntsville and across Muskoka. After hours, the phone takes messages: leave your name, number and street, and calls are returned first thing the next business morning. If you ever smell gas, get everyone out of the house first and call 911.
Can you replace an oil furnace with propane or a heat pump?
Yes. Oil-to-propane conversions, heat pump additions and full system replacements are all in a normal week's work. One customer's conversion qualified for a rebate that covered most of the project.
Are you a Midea dealer?
Yes. Modern Comfort HVAC is a Midea representative for Muskoka, selling, installing and servicing the Midea EVOX Hyper Heat line of cold-climate heat pumps, air conditioners and ductless mini-splits, rated to keep heating reliably down to -30°C.
Are there rebates for heat pumps and high-efficiency equipment?
Yes. The Ontario Home Renovation Savings Program currently offers up to $7,500 toward a cold-climate air-source heat pump and $500 toward a heat pump water heater, with no home energy assessment required for heat pumps. Programs and amounts change from year to year, so Steve confirms what your house qualifies for before you commit, and helps with the paperwork as part of the job. Amounts as of fall 2026.
Do you work on cottages and seasonal places?
Yes. Ductless mini-splits and heat pumps are popular upgrades for cottages, and jobs can be scheduled around the season you're up here. The same number reaches Steve either way.
What area do you cover?
Based in Bracebridge, serving all of Muskoka District: the towns of Bracebridge, Gravenhurst and Huntsville, and the townships of Muskoka Lakes, Lake of Bays and Georgian Bay. That includes Port Carling, Bala, Windermere, Milford Bay, Torrance, Glen Orchard, Port Sandfield, Baysville, Dwight, Dorset, Port Sydney, Novar, Severn Bridge, Kilworthy, Vankoughnet, Utterson, MacTier, Honey Harbour and Port Severn. Just outside the district? Call and ask; it's a short conversation.
How does quoting work?
Call or send a note through the form below. Steve looks at the job and quotes it himself, and he's also the one on your doorstep doing the work.
Do you handle the maintenance afterward?
Yes, tune-ups and servicing on everything we install and on existing systems. A regular checkover catches the small stuff before it becomes a January emergency.
The furnace quit. How fast can someone come?
Call 705-205-0141 and you'll reach Steve directly, not a dispatch queue. He'll tell you straight what's possible and when he can be there.
Contact
Talk to Steve.
Call for a quote, a second opinion, or honest advice about that noise the furnace started making.
(705) 205-0141
1026 Old Falkenburg Rd, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1X4
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Based in Bracebridge, serving homes across Muskoka.
Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: closed