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Furnace Replacement in Circle Pines, MN
Circle Pines furnace replacements cost $4,500–$9,500 installed with us: about $4,500–$6,000 for an 80% AFUE model and $6,500–$9,500 for a 96–98% condensing one. Quotes are flat-rate and in writing, the size comes from a Manual J, and the gas stays with Centennial Utilities.
Furnace replacement calls 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. Circle Pines contracts its building inspections to Rum River Construction Consultants, and electrical permits come from the state.
Updated September 26, 2026
How much does a new furnace cost in Circle Pines?
An installed furnace from us runs about $4,500–$9,500 in Circle Pines: 80% AFUE roughly $4,500–$6,000, 96–98% AFUE roughly $6,500–$9,500. Same prices in Circle Pines as in every town we serve. 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. Electric programs depend on the address. Connexus Energy members can claim heat pump rebates for ducted, ductless and geothermal systems plus a central AC rebate, while homes on the Xcel Energy side can use Xcel's AC rebates and its Trade Partner Network heat pump rebates. Ask whether a rebate needs a registered 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
More detail on our furnace installation page.
Furnace replacement in Circle Pines: questions
Should we book Centennial Utilities' energy audit before replacing our Circle Pines furnace?
If you haven't had one, yes. Centennial offers its customers a discounted audit by a state-certified auditor, who 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 Centennial Utilities to schedule it, 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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