How Much Does a EcoHome Contract Really Cost?
The monthly fee on a EcoHome agreement is the visible number. The cumulative obligation over the life of the contract is the number that matters — and the gap between that number and the equipment's true value is what makes these contracts challengeable.
The two numbers that matter
- The monthly figure on the statement — visible, easily ignored.
- The cumulative obligation over the life of the contract — usually striking when added up.
For most Ontario HVAC, water heater, heat pump, and air filter contracts, the gap between the cumulative obligation and the equipment's true installed value is several multiples — often 5× or more.
Typical contract structure
- Long term lengths, frequently 10 years or more
- Total obligations far exceeding the equipment's installed value
- Property registration (NOSI prior to 2019, or other lien-style filings) on title
- Servicing or maintenance language that is rarely fulfilled in practice
- Agreements that pass through a finance entity for payment collection
What the cost gap means legally
Where the cumulative EcoHome contract obligation is grossly disproportionate to the equipment's installed value, the unconscionable-pricing ground in the 2018 amendments applies directly. This is among the cleanest grounds for setting an agreement aside.
Cumulative cost is the story
When homeowners pull their statements together for the first time and see the cumulative number, that is usually the moment they realise something is wrong. The cumulative figure is also the starting point for any damages estimate — see our four pillars of damages guide.
See also: full EcoHome overview
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