How Long Does a Furnace Replacement Take?
A straight furnace swap is usually done in one day. Venting changes, a chimney liner, gas line or duct work, and the permit inspection add time. What to expect.
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Furnace Replacement in Carver, MN
Carver homes built up the hill since 2000 are coming due for their first furnace, and the historic district's stone-foundation basements take more planning. Either way, we install for $4,500–$9,500, with 96–98% condensing models at roughly $6,500–$9,500, in a written flat-rate quote sized by Manual J.
Furnace replacement calls in Carver homes
Most furnace replacements in Carver are first replacements in homes built since 2000. Those furnaces already vent through PVC, so the job is matching a new furnace to the existing vent, drain and air exchanger, and confirming with a Manual J that the builder's size was right. Two-story houses with walkouts often do better with a two-stage furnace and a variable-speed blower than with a bigger single-stage unit, because the longer, gentler cycles even out the floors.
The historic district is a different job. Small basements with stone or brick foundations leave little room, the chimney may be in rough shape, and a condensing furnace needs a side-wall route for its PVC and somewhere for the condensate to drain. If the water heater stays on the chimney, it may need a liner. CenterPoint Energy supplies gas across Carver, and its heating system rebates cover qualifying high-efficiency furnaces. We pull the mechanical permit.
Updated September 23, 2026
How much does a new furnace cost in Carver?
An installed furnace from us runs about $4,500–$9,500 in Carver: 80% AFUE roughly $4,500–$6,000, 96–98% AFUE roughly $6,500–$9,500. Same prices in Carver as in every town we serve. See the furnace replacement cost guide.
Are there rebates for a new furnace in Carver?
CenterPoint Energy supplies gas across Carver, and its heating rebates cover high-efficiency furnaces and boilers installed by the dealer of your choice. Electric programs depend on your side of Jonathan Carver Parkway. East of it, Xcel Energy's heat pump and cooling rebates apply; ask whether the rebate needs a registered contractor. West of it, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative runs its own rebates, and its heat pump rebates generally require enrolling in an off-peak program and using a Quality Installation contractor. Rebate programs change every year, so check the utility's current terms before you buy.
Our guides: Xcel and CenterPoint rebates, heat pump rebates.
Signs it's time to replace your furnace
- A cracked heat exchanger on a furnace that's out of warranty
- The furnace is 20-plus years old and needs another major repair
- Rooms far from the furnace never warm up on sub-zero nights
- Gas bills climbing while your thermostat settings haven't changed
- Repair calls two or more winters in a row
- A burner roar or blower noise you can hear across the house
- Replacement parts for your model are getting hard to find
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Furnace replacement in Carver: questions
Can a high-efficiency furnace fit in the small stone basement of a historic Carver house?
Usually, with planning. Compact cabinets fit tight spaces, but the harder parts are the PVC route through a thick foundation or the rim joist and a place for condensate to drain, sometimes to a small pump. If there's no reasonable vent path, an 80% furnace on a relined chimney is the fallback. We measure clearances and check the chimney before quoting either one.
Our 2000s Carver home has an air exchanger. Does that matter when we replace the furnace?
Yes. The HRV is usually tied into the furnace ductwork and sometimes wired to the furnace controls, so we reconnect and rebalance it with the new furnace instead of treating it as an afterthought. We also check its core and filters while everything is open. A new furnace paired with a clogged exchanger can still leave the house stuffy and the windows wet in January.
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