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Condo fan coil versus furnace
Many condos have a fan-coil unit or building central plant rather than an individual gas furnace.
What to observe
Check the unit label, building manual and property-management rules before requesting furnace service.
A field example
A grille in a condo ceiling can conceal a fan coil served by building water, not a gas burner. Management may control service access, so identify the unit before ordering furnace combustion work.
What the written work should say
Ask whether the quote is for in-suite fan coil filter, coil and drain or a house-style furnace.
Where this task stops
A Toronto condo address alone does not establish furnace ownership or permitted contractor access.