8 PRICES TRACKED
Furnace repair
Fixing a furnace that will not heat. A common winter callout with a wide price spread.
Every price we track (hover a dot)
| Year | Region | Contractor | What it was | List | Paid | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US unspecified | Unknown | Furnace repair, hot surface ignitor replacementTrane: ignitor replacement $100-$250; overall furnace repair range $150-$3,000; service call $50-$200; labor $75-$150/hr | $175 | — | source |
| 2025 | National | Unknown | Furnace gas valve repairLow end of $200-$600 range | $200survey avg | — | source |
| 2025 | National | Unknown | Furnace blower motor replacementLow end of $300-$900 range for a faulty furnace blower motor | $300survey avg | — | source |
| 2025 | US unspecified | Unknown | Furnace repair, ignitor replacement (average)Today's Homeowner: furnace ignitor replacement $300-$425 parts+labor; part alone $25-$50; labor $200-$350 | $363 | — | source |
| 2024 | US unspecified | Unknown | Furnace repair, control board replacementTrane: control board $300-$650; also flame sensor $80-$240, gas valve $200-$800, blower motor $300-$900 | $475 | — | source |
| 2025 | National | Unknown | Furnace heat exchanger repairTypically exceeds $1,500 | $1,500survey avg | — | source |
| 2026 | US unspecified | Unknown | Furnace repair, blower motor replacementThis Old House: blower motor total $270-$2,800 (unit $70-$2,400 + install $200-$400); labor $75-$150/hr, 2-3 hrs | $1,535 | — | source |
| 2024 | US unspecified | Unknown | Furnace repair, heat exchanger replacementTrane: heat exchanger replacement $1,000-$3,000 (major repair); evaporator/'A' coil $650-$2,500 | $2,000 | — | source |
Common questions
How much does furnace repair cost in the US?
Across 8 real US prices, the median is $419, ranging from $175 to $2,000. These are cost-guide figures and bills homeowners actually paid, not estimates.
Why do furnace repair 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 repair?
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.