How Much Does It Cost To Change The Heating System?

There are various costs for replacement.

The installation of a new central air conditioner and gas furnace unit, as well as the labor, can run anywhere from $3,200 to $12,500 for an HVAC replacement. For a 2,000-square-foot single-story home, add an extra $2,100 if you also need to update the ductwork.

The type of furnace at the center of your home heating system determines equipment expenses. Low-efficiency models will be less expensive, but they will increase your energy costs. High-efficiency models are more expensive up front, but they save more over time. Low-efficiency gas furnaces can be purchased for as little as $1,360, while high-efficiency versions can cost as much as $12,000. Electric furnaces range in price from $395 to $1,700 or more, depending on the type and size of the furnace.

A heating and cooling professional sizes the furnace according to the size of your house. To heat the space, they work on a series of computations based on the required British Thermal Units, or BTUs. The house heating system must be based on the size of a specific room. In the case of already built homes with heating systems, the contractor will have to take out the old furnace before installing the new one. The installation expenses will include these fees.

When establishing a central heating and air conditioning system, if your home does not already have one, budget a few thousand dollars for the entire system. The number of labor hours required to develop the system depends on its size. When installation costs of up to $50 per hour are taken into account, installing ductwork and vents in a home can cost as much as a brand-new furnace or even more.