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Furnace Replacement in East Bethel, MN
In East Bethel, a replacement furnace costs $4,500–$9,500 installed with us, about $4,500–$6,000 for 80% AFUE and $6,500–$9,500 for 96–98% condensing. Manufactured homes get the same written, flat-rate quote, for a furnace approved for manufactured housing. A Manual J load calculation sets every size.
Furnace replacement calls in East Bethel homes
East Bethel replacements come in three shapes. A manufactured home gets a downflow unit approved for manufactured housing, set on the same floor opening and tied into a matching roof vent. In the 1960s and 70s houses, going from an 80% to a 96% furnace means new PVC through a side wall or roof, and something has to be done about the water heater still venting into the chimney. The newer homes on big lots usually need a like-for-like condensing swap, sized again with a Manual J.
Rebates depend on your gas utility. CenterPoint Energy's rebate doesn't care which dealer installs, but the paperwork has to be filed before the install year ends. Xcel's heating equipment rebates route you to participating contractors, so confirm the terms first. On propane, the furnace gets set up for LP, and a heat pump beside it can carry the milder months on Connexus Energy's lower heating rate. We pull the permit.
Updated September 26, 2026
How much does a new furnace cost in East Bethel?
An installed furnace from us runs about $4,500–$9,500 in East Bethel: 80% AFUE roughly $4,500–$6,000, 96–98% AFUE roughly $6,500–$9,500. Same prices in East Bethel as in every town we serve. See the furnace replacement cost guide.
Are there rebates for a new furnace in East Bethel?
East Bethel is Connexus Energy territory for electricity, so the co-op's programs apply whether you heat with gas or propane: heat pump rebates covering ground-source, air-source and ductless systems, an AC rebate, a reduced heating rate for heat pumps with an automatic backup, and Wi-Fi PowerNap for air conditioning. Gas rebates follow your gas utility. CenterPoint Energy doesn't limit its furnace rebates to particular dealers, while Xcel Energy's heating equipment rebates point to participating contractors. Minnesota has not launched its HEAR and HOMES rebates yet. 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 East Bethel: questions
Our East Bethel manufactured home still has its original furnace. What does replacement involve?
A furnace approved for manufactured housing, usually a sealed-combustion downflow model sized to the home, set on the existing floor opening with a new or matched roof vent. Many of these homes also have an AC coil in the same closet, so we check whether it fits the new cabinet. The crossover and floor ducts get inspected too, because a new furnace can't fix heat leaking under the home. The quote is written and flat-rate.
Our Coon Lake Beach lot is small. Where does a new furnace's PVC vent go?
Wherever it meets the manufacturer's clearances: away from windows, doors, the gas meter and regulator, and above the snow line, which on a tight lot can leave only one or two good spots. A roof termination, or a concentric kit that runs both pipes through one opening, often solves it. We also think about where the exhaust plume drifts, since a neighbor's window a few feet away shouldn't take the fog.
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