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 Minnetonka, MN
Furnace replacement in Minnetonka costs $4,500–$9,500 installed with us, with 96–98% condensing models around $6,500–$9,500. Walkouts and split-levels usually allow a short PVC vent run, planned around decks and drifting snow.
Furnace replacements in Minnetonka homes
Minnetonka's walkouts and split-levels make the physical swap fairly easy: the furnace sits on a lower level with an outside wall close by, so a 96–98% furnace can vent through PVC on a short run. The planning goes into where that vent comes out. On a sloped lot, the termination has to clear deck boards, grade and the snow that slides off roofs and drifts against the downhill side of the house. The 1950s ramblers are more likely to have a chimney shared with the water heater, which then needs a liner or a different venting plan.
Long floor plans matter for sizing too. A Manual J shows the actual heat loss, and in these homes the comfort fix is usually duct balancing rather than a bigger furnace. CenterPoint Energy supplies Minnetonka's gas, and its heating system rebates apply to qualifying high-efficiency furnaces. If you run a generator during outages, tell us, since modern control boards prefer clean power. Replacing a furnace normally needs a mechanical permit from the city.
Updated November 10, 2026
What affects the price of a new furnace in Minnetonka?
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 Minnetonka?
CenterPoint Energy rebates qualifying high-efficiency furnaces, boilers and smart thermostats, and you can use the heating dealer of your choice. Its ducted air-source heat pump rebate applies only when the heat pump is paired with a gas furnace as a dual-fuel system. 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 Minnetonka: questions
Where will the vent go on our Minnetonka walkout?
Usually through the nearest lower-level wall, since condensing furnaces vent through PVC that can run horizontally. The spot has to meet the manufacturer's clearances from windows, doors, the gas meter and the air conditioner, and sit high enough that snow won't bury it. The downhill side of a walkout often has room to spare. Under a deck is a poor choice, because exhaust vapor collects there and ices the boards.
Is a variable-speed blower worth it in a long Minnetonka rambler?
In a spread-out house, often yes. A variable-speed (ECM) blower can run at low speed for long stretches, keeping air moving to the far rooms between heating cycles and evening out temperatures. It also draws less electricity at low speed than older single-speed motors. Many furnaces built today already include ECM motors, so the real question is setting the fan up properly for your floor plan.
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