Questions & answers

Jora Mechanical Systems is a TSASK-licensed heating, cooling, gas and hot water contractor in Saskatoon. We install and repair furnaces, garage and shop heaters, boilers and in-floor heat, air conditioners, heat pumps, tankless and tank water heaters, ductwork, HRVs and commercial and industrial heating. We don't do general plumbing in Saskatchewan.

All of Saskatchewan — Saskatoon and the communities around it — Warman, Martensville, Osler, Dalmeny, Langham, Delisle, Vanscoy, Clavet, Dundurn, Aberdeen, Hague, Rosthern and Corman Park — plus Regina, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Humboldt and other communities across Saskatchewan.

Yes. Gas work is done under a TSASK gas contractor licence by TSASK-licensed gas fitters with TSASK permits, refrigeration work by Red Seal refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics, and we're covered by WCB Saskatchewan.

Call 905-667-2823 or fill in the online quote form. We visit your home for free, check what you need and send you a written quote with equipment, labour, permits and any SaskEnergy rebate listed.

Yes. Our no-heat emergency line is open 24/7 at 905-667-2823. If you smell gas, leave and call SaskEnergy at 1-888-700-0427 or 911.

Lennox, Carrier, Trane, Goodman, Kepler, TOSOT, Midea, Gree, Rinnai, Navien, Rheem, Bradford White, Noritz, Reznor, Modine, Mr. Heater, Re-Verber-Ray.

Most straightforward replacements are done in one day, so you're not without heat overnight. In an emergency in deep cold we can bring temporary heaters while the new furnace goes in.

It depends on your home's heat loss at Saskatoon's design temperature (around −35 °C) — insulation, windows, square footage and air leakage — not the size of the old unit. We calculate it during the free visit.

Yes. SaskEnergy's Residential Equipment Replacement Rebate lists $650 for a 97%+ AFUE natural gas furnace and $325 for 96.0–96.9% AFUE. It must be installed by a TSASK-licensed contractor and you apply within 90 days. We give you the paperwork.

If your air conditioner is more than about 10–12 years old, replacing both together often makes sense because the indoor coil and blower are matched. We'll quote both options.

A heat pump cools exactly like an AC and also heats efficiently in spring and fall. In Saskatchewan most homes keep the gas furnace for deep cold, so a heat pump paired with your furnace (a hybrid system) is a popular upgrade.

Higher SEER2 means lower running costs. Two-stage and variable-speed models are also quieter and better at removing humidity. We'll show you the difference in your quote.

Yes — a ductless mini-split is the usual answer for homes with boilers, in-floor heat or baseboard heaters.

Cold-climate models keep heating at very low temperatures — for example, the TOSOT APEX is rated to heat down to −30 °C. Because Saskatoon goes colder than that, we usually pair a heat pump with a gas furnace or electric backup.

On a stand or wall bracket above the typical snow line, away from roof run-off, so defrost water drains away and the coil isn't buried by drifts.

Usually, yes. We check your duct sizes and airflow during the visit.

Programs change often. We check what federal and provincial incentives are open on the day we quote and tell you in writing.

Yes — SaskEnergy lists $1,000 for a tankless water heater with a UEF of 0.87 or higher, installed by a TSASK-licensed contractor. Apply within 90 days of installation.

Sometimes. Tankless units use a lot of gas for short periods, so we check the line size and meter during the visit.

With regular descaling, a quality tankless unit typically lasts longer than a tank. Some heat exchangers are covered for 15 years or more.

An insulated double garage in Saskatoon is usually comfortable with about 45,000 BTU; a triple garage or poorly insulated shop needs more. We calculate it for your space.

Yes. Our TSASK-licensed gas fitters size and run the line, buried or overhead, and arrange the gas permit and inspection.

Gas unit heaters warm the air quickly and are the most common. Infrared heaters warm the floor and objects, so heat comes back fast after the door opens. Electric is simplest for small, well-insulated garages with no gas.

Yes, with the right heater and clearances. Separated-combustion heaters take combustion air from outside, which keeps fumes and dust out of the burner. A CO alarm is always a good idea.

Leave the home right away and call SaskEnergy's 24-hour emergency line at 1-888-700-0427 or 911 from outside. Don't use switches or phones inside.

Make sure the outdoor intake and exhaust pipes aren't blocked by snow or frost, the filter isn't clogged and the furnace switch is on. If it still won't run, call us.

If it's over 15 years old and needs a major part like a heat exchanger or control board, replacement is often better value — and may qualify for a SaskEnergy rebate. We'll give you both prices.

A tank costs less up front; tankless gives endless hot water and saves space. Both can qualify for SaskEnergy rebates — we'll quote both.

Yes, for acreages and rural homes on propane.

Yes — we extend supplies and returns from your existing system, or recommend a separate zone or in-floor heat.

The duct usually runs through or beside the cold garage ceiling. Insulating and sealing it, adding a return and sometimes a booster or separate zone fixes it.

Lower than you'd think on very cold days — often around 25–35% — or your windows will frost. An automatic control adjusts it for the outdoor temperature.

Most can send a low-temperature alert to your phone. We set it up with you before we leave.

Most Saskatchewan homes use an HRV. An ERV also keeps some moisture indoors, which can help homes that get very dry. We'll check during the visit.

SaskEnergy lists $100 for an ENERGY STAR certified HRV installed by a TSASK-licensed contractor.

Yes — in-floor tubing in a new slab connected to a boiler is one of the most comfortable ways to heat a garage or shop.

Yes — ductless mini-splits are the usual answer.

A high-MERV media filter in a proper cabinet, running the furnace fan continuously on smoke days, and a portable HEPA purifier in bedrooms.

Furnaces and garage heaters in August to October, air conditioners in May — but any time is better than never.

Yes — tell us how many units you have and we'll propose a schedule.

Yes, we can schedule around your business hours.

Yes, our TSASK-licensed gas fitters install and modify gas lines for heaters and equipment, with TSASK permits.

Yes — radiant tube heaters or high-output unit heaters, sized for the building and how you use it.