Furnace Replacement Cost in Minnesota (2026)
A new furnace installed in Minnesota runs $4,500–$9,500 with us: 80% vs 96–98% AFUE prices, what moves a quote, and rebates now that 25C has ended.
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Furnace Replacement in Lester Prairie, MN
We quote Lester Prairie furnace replacements at $4,500–$9,500 installed, sized by Manual J and written at a flat rate. Many older houses in town still run a 1990s mid-efficiency furnace and cool with window units, so adding central air in the same project is often worth pricing.
Furnace replacement calls in Lester Prairie homes
In Lester Prairie, a furnace replacement often comes with a second question: add central air at the same time? Many older houses in town still cool with window units, and when the old furnace comes out, a coil can go on the new one and a condenser outside, provided the ducts can carry cooling airflow. We check static pressure and add a return where the old layout needs one.
The 1990s mid-efficiency furnaces here usually vent into a chimney or metal flue. Staying at 80% means confirming the flue is sized right, often with a liner; moving to 96–98% means PVC out a side wall, a condensate drain and a fix for the water heater left behind. Newer homes at the edge of town already vent in PVC. On farms and acreage, propane furnaces get the LP conversion. Gas rebates in town depend on the company named on your gas bill, and we handle the mechanical permit.
Updated September 23, 2026
How much does a new furnace cost in Lester Prairie?
An installed furnace from us runs about $4,500–$9,500 in Lester Prairie: 80% AFUE roughly $4,500–$6,000, 96–98% AFUE roughly $6,500–$9,500. Same prices in Lester Prairie as in every town we serve. See the furnace replacement cost guide.
Are there rebates for a new furnace in Lester Prairie?
Xcel Energy supplies electricity in town and offers heat pump and residential cooling rebates; ask whether the one you want requires a registered contractor. McLeod Cooperative Power, which serves many rural homes, rebates air-source and geothermal heat pumps, but its heat pumps must be installed by a certified, registered Quality Installer and are subject to a co-op inspection, and off-peak heating equipment has to be hard-wired. For a gas furnace, the rebate comes from whichever utility sends your gas bill, so check it before you buy. 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 Lester Prairie: questions
How long will our Lester Prairie house be without heat during a furnace replacement?
For a straightforward swap, usually part of one day. Changing from chimney venting to PVC, adding a liner or reworking ductwork can stretch the job. In cold weather we start early, keep the heat-off window as short as the work allows, and tell you ahead of time if the job runs longer. A space heater for a bedroom or two covers the gap on a bitter day.
Our farmhouse near Lester Prairie runs on propane. What changes with a new furnace?
Less than people expect. Most furnaces ship for natural gas and are converted to LP with the manufacturer's kit, and the price range is the same. Because propane usually costs more per unit of heat, a 96–98% furnace tends to pay back faster than in a gas home. On McLeod Cooperative Power, a cold-climate heat pump paired with the furnace is worth pricing too, since it can cut propane use.
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Guides on furnace replacement
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.
Read the guideFurnace and AC Replacement Cost in Minnesota: Together or Separately?
Replacing the furnace and AC together in Minnesota costs $9,700–$19,300 installed with us. Matched coils, AHRI ratings, and when to split the job instead.
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