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Furnace Replacement in New Brighton, MN

Furnace replacement in a New Brighton split-level costs $4,500–$9,500 installed with us, with the PVC exit planned around snow and window wells. Every quote is written and flat-rate, with the furnace sized by Manual J.

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Furnace replacements in New Brighton homes

Most New Brighton furnace replacements happen in a lower-level utility room laid out around a smaller, older furnace. A 96% condensing furnace needs two PVC pipes out through the rim joist, and on a split-level that joist often sits close to grade, so we plan the termination height around snow and window wells before anything gets ordered. If the old 80% furnace shared its chimney with the water heater, the water heater is left alone in a flue sized for two, and the quote includes a liner or a power-vent water heater when the draft calls for it.

Sizing matters on a third-generation furnace. Many 1950s and 1960s homes have since gained insulation and newer windows, and a Manual J often lands smaller than the nameplate coming out. Xcel Energy is the gas utility, and some of its heating rebates list participating contractors, so ask Xcel whether yours needs one.

Updated October 27, 2026

What affects the price of a new furnace in New Brighton?

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 New Brighton?

For a gas furnace, Xcel's heating equipment rebates cover high-efficiency models, and its insulation and air-sealing rebates are worth a look before new equipment is sized. 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 New Brighton: questions

Our New Brighton utility room is tight. Can a high-efficiency furnace still fit?

In most split-levels, yes. Furnace cabinets haven't grown much, but a condensing model adds a condensate trap, a drain line and two PVC pipes, so we measure clearance to the laundry, the water heater and the stairs. Where there's no floor drain close by, a small condensate pump handles the water. We also keep room in front of the burner door, because a furnace nobody can open is a furnace nobody maintains.

Our New Brighton split-level has a drum humidifier on the furnace. Does it get replaced too?

Often. An old drum humidifier holds standing water and leaks onto the furnace below, so a flow-through or bypass model is usually the better choice with a new furnace. We reconnect the water line and drain where they won't drip on the electronics. In cold weather, keep indoor humidity around 25–35% and lower in deep cold to avoid window frost.

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