6 PRICES TRACKED
Furnace installation
A new gas or electric furnace installed. A major ticket, priced per job and heavily dependent on the contractor.
Every price we track (hover a dot)
| Year | Region | Contractor | What it was | List | Paid | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National | National installer | Coleman gas furnace, installedBrand-average installed price; same guide lists Goodman $3,200, Carrier $7,320, Trane $8,650, Lennox $11,190 | $2,500 | — | source |
| 2026 | US unspecified | Unknown | Gas furnace install, 60,000-120,000 BTU (2,000 sq ft home)Fixr 2,000 sq ft home (60,000-120,000 BTU); range $2,400-$4,000, midpoint used. | $3,200 | — | source |
| 2024 | US unspecified | Unknown | Gas furnace install, 95-96% AFUE (reader-reported average)CostHelper readers' average for basic 95-96% AFUE install; range $2,695-$5,000. | $3,465 | — | source |
| 2025 | National | Unknown | New furnace installationNational average across fuel types; natural gas range cited was $3,800 to $10,000 | $4,743survey avg | — | source |
| 2026 | US unspecified | Unknown | Gas furnace replacement (national average)Fixr national average installed; range $2,800-$7,500. Updated Jan 2026. | $4,800 | — | source |
| 2026 | National | Unknown | Furnace replacementNational average, range cited was $2,823 to $6,888 | $4,800survey avg | — | source |
Common questions
How much does furnace install cost in the US?
Across 6 real US prices, the median is $4,104, ranging from $2,500 to $4,800. These are cost-guide figures and bills homeowners actually paid, not estimates.
Why do furnace install prices vary so much?
HVAC has no list price. The bill depends on system size, brand, your existing ductwork, your state, and how much the contractor marks up labor. A national installer and a local contractor can be thousands apart.
How can I pay less for furnace install?
Get at least three itemized quotes, ask for the equipment model and price separately from labor, check for utility and federal rebates, and do not sign under same-day pressure. The real prices here show what others achieved.
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Methodology: prices here are published cost-guide figures and bills homeowners reported paying. Each row says which it is, with a link to the source where one exists. We never estimate and no sponsor can touch a number.