96% vs 98% AFUE Furnace: Worth the Upgrade in Minnesota?
A 98% AFUE furnace saves only about 2% more gas than a 96% model. Our condensing furnaces run $6,500–$9,500 installed. See what the extra buys.
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Furnace Replacement in Eden Prairie, MN
Furnace replacement in Eden Prairie costs $4,500–$9,500 installed, on a written flat-rate quote after a Manual J. In two-furnace homes, each furnace gets its own load figure, so one of the pair may come out smaller.
Furnace replacements in Eden Prairie homes
Eden Prairie replacements vary with the house. In a 1990s or 2000s home with two furnaces, each one gets its own Manual J figure for the floors it serves, and one of the pair may come out smaller than the unit it replaces. Zoned systems need the new blower matched to the dampers, since a variable-speed blower handles one small zone calling far better than a single-speed motor does.
Venting on walkouts takes planning: PVC terminations need clearance above the expected snow line and away from decks, patio doors and the gas meter, which can push the vent to a different wall than the old one. Townhome associations may want to approve any new penetration through the siding. For CenterPoint's heating rebate, the furnace has to be AHRI- or ENERGY STAR-listed with verified AFUE, and the application goes in the same calendar year as the install. A replacement normally needs a mechanical permit from the city.
Updated November 10, 2026
What affects the price of a new furnace in Eden Prairie?
By efficiency: 80% AFUE roughly $4,500–$6,000; 96–98% AFUE roughly $6,500–$9,500. See the furnace replacement cost guide. For what drives a quote locally, see HVAC cost in Eden Prairie.
Are there rebates for a new furnace in Eden Prairie?
CenterPoint's heating rebates cover high-efficiency furnaces and let you choose your own dealer, but the application has to go in the same calendar year as the install and a quote doesn't count as proof of purchase. Ask us which rebates apply when we quote. 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 Eden Prairie: questions
Our Eden Prairie two-story has zoning. Does the new furnace have to match the dampers?
Yes. Zone dampers and the zone control board work with the furnace blower, and a variable-speed blower handles one small zone calling far better than a single-speed motor does. We match the new furnace and its controls to the existing dampers and thermostats and test each zone before we leave. If a damper motor or the board is failing, the written quote lists it instead of building the new furnace into a faulty zoning system.
Is a modulating furnace worth it in a large Eden Prairie two-story?
Often, in bigger homes with open stairways and walkouts. A modulating furnace trims its flame in small steps, so on an ordinary 20-degree day it runs long, quiet cycles instead of short full-fire bursts, and the floors stay closer to the same temperature. It costs more than a two-stage model and pays back more in comfort than in gas savings. On a small, simple zone, two-stage is usually enough.
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