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Furnace Replacement in Circle Pines, MN
Furnace replacement in Circle Pines costs $4,500–$9,500 installed, flat-rate and in writing, sized by Manual J. In 1950s and 60s houses, moving to 96–98% means PVC out a wall that clears trail-side doors and walkways, plus a liner or power vent for the water heater.
Furnace replacements in Circle Pines homes
Replacing a furnace in a 1950s or 60s Circle Pines house is mostly a venting and ductwork job. Moving from an 80% furnace to a 96–98% model takes the furnace off the chimney and runs two PVC pipes out a wall, which leaves the water heater alone in a flue built for two appliances, and it then needs either a liner or a power-vent model. On co-op-era blocks where the front door faces a trail, the choice of wall narrows, since terminations need clearance from doors, windows, walkways and the gas meter.
Sizing gets the same attention. Most of these houses have gained insulation and better windows since they were built, so a Manual J usually calls for less furnace than the old nameplate. We also check the return, because a variable-speed blower can't move its rated air through one small grille. A replacement normally needs a city mechanical permit; ask us how it shows on your quote.
Updated October 27, 2026
What affects the price of a new furnace in Circle Pines?
By efficiency: 80% AFUE roughly $4,500–$6,000; 96–98% AFUE roughly $6,500–$9,500. See the furnace replacement cost guide.
Are there rebates for a new furnace in Circle Pines?
Gas rebates work differently here because the gas company is Centennial Utilities, owned by the city. It offers customers a discounted home energy audit by a state-certified auditor; we found no furnace rebate on its website, so ask before counting on one. Rebate programs change every year, so check the utility's current terms before you buy.
Our guides: Xcel and CenterPoint rebates, heat pump rebates.
Furnace replacement in Circle Pines: questions
Should we book a home energy audit before replacing our Circle Pines furnace?
If you haven't had one, yes. Ask your utility whether it offers a home energy audit, in which a state-certified auditor makes recommendations and reviews your energy bill. Sealing air leaks and adding insulation before the new furnace goes in lowers the heat loss, and our Manual J uses the house as it will be, so the furnace can come out smaller. Call your utility to ask about scheduling one, then share the report with us.
Why can a furnace replacement cost more in our 1950s Circle Pines house than in a newer one?
The furnace costs the same; the extras don't. Going from 80% to 96–98% in an older house usually adds a vent route through the rim joist, a condensate drain, and a chimney liner or power-vent water heater. Old ductwork may need a new plenum or a larger return. Every item is listed in the written, flat-rate quote before work starts, and we don't add a mileage charge for Circle Pines.
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