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How much does a furnace replacement cost?

US national rangeUpdated Prices checked October 20261 source

A furnace replacement costs $2,823 to $6,896 in the US, with a typical job around $4,814. Basis: per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. Figures from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

US national range, per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs

Low
$2,823
Typical
$4,814
High
$6,896

Furnace replacement cost: low, typical and high

Each row says exactly what the figures are and where they come from.

Furnace replacement cost: low, typical and high
EstimateLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
US national range$2,823$4,814$6,896Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs (HomeAdvisor)October 2026

Furnace replacement cost by type or size

US national figures in USD, as published by each source.

Furnace replacement cost by type or size
Type or sizePrice (USD)Source
Electric furnace$2,000 to $7,000HomeAdvisor
Gas furnace$3,800 to $10,000HomeAdvisor
Oil furnace$6,750 to $10,000HomeAdvisor

What drives the cost of a furnace replacement

  1. Fuel type

    Electric furnaces cost least to install; oil costs the most.

  2. Efficiency rating

    High-AFUE furnaces cost more up front.

  3. Home size

    Furnaces are sized at roughly 30 to 60 BTUs per square foot.

  4. Climate

    Colder regions need more capacity.

  5. Removal of the old unit

    Removal and disposal typically add $150 to $330.

Permits and what's included

Permit note

Furnace replacement usually needs a mechanical permit, and gas work may need its own. Ask your local building department for the fee.

What’s usually included

  • The new furnace
  • Connection to existing ducts, venting and fuel supply
  • Startup and testing

Scopes vary. Get the scope in writing on every quote.

Furnace replacement cost: questions

How much does a furnace replacement cost?

A furnace replacement costs $2,823 to $6,896 in the US, with a typical job around $4,814. Basis: per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. Figures from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

What affects the cost of a furnace replacement?

Fuel type: electric furnaces cost least to install; oil costs the most. Efficiency rating: high-AFUE furnaces cost more up front. Home size: furnaces are sized at roughly 30 to 60 BTUs per square foot. Climate: colder regions need more capacity.

Do I need a permit for a furnace replacement?

Furnace replacement usually needs a mechanical permit, and gas work may need its own. Ask your local building department for the fee.

What is usually included in the price?

The new furnace; Connection to existing ducts, venting and fuel supply; Startup and testing. Always get the scope in writing on the quote.

How much does a furnace replacement cost by type or size?

Electric furnace: $2,000 to $7,000; Gas furnace: $3,800 to $10,000; Oil furnace: $6,750 to $10,000.

Where do these prices come from?

The low, typical and high figures come from HomeAdvisor (“Furnace replacement cost”, updated June 17, 2026). We checked them in October 2026. They are national estimates, not quotes.

Sources

Checked October 2026. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

  1. HomeAdvisor: Furnace replacement cost · page updated June 17, 2026 · checked October 2026Primary source. Used for: Low, typical and high; prices by fuel; drivers.
These are published estimates, checked October 2026. They are not quotes. Typical range shown: $2,823 to $6,896. Editorial policy

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