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.
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Furnace Replacement in Newport, MN
Newport furnace replacements cost $4,500–$9,500 installed with us: roughly $4,500–$6,000 at 80% AFUE and $6,500–$9,500 at 96–98%. Xcel Energy supplies the gas here. Quotes are flat-rate and written, with the size set by a Manual J load calculation rather than the old label.
Furnace replacement calls in Newport homes
A furnace swap in an Old Town cottage or bungalow usually comes down to venting. The old chimney can take another 80% furnace if it's sound and properly lined, while a 96–98% condensing furnace needs PVC out through a wall and a drain for its condensate, and then the water heater still has to vent somewhere safe on its own. These houses are small enough that a Manual J often comes in under the old furnace's size.
The large homes on the bluffs are a different job. A two-stage or modulating furnace suits long duct runs and big open rooms, and zoning can split a walkout lower level from the floors above. A sloped lot often offers a downhill wall with plenty of height for PVC terminations. Xcel Energy supplies the gas, and some of its furnace rebates require a participating contractor, so ask Xcel before counting on one. The permit and inspection are in our price.
Updated September 26, 2026
How much does a new furnace cost in Newport?
An installed furnace from us runs about $4,500–$9,500 in Newport: 80% AFUE roughly $4,500–$6,000, 96–98% AFUE roughly $6,500–$9,500. Same prices in Newport as in every town we serve. See the furnace replacement cost guide.
Are there rebates for a new furnace in Newport?
Newport homes get gas and electricity from Xcel Energy. Xcel's current rebate list includes condensing gas furnaces, gas boilers, central air and heat pumps. Signing a connected smart thermostat up for AC Rewards earns a yearly reward, and Saver's Switch cycles the AC on peak days in exchange for bill savings. Some Xcel measures require an Xcel-registered contractor, and we don't claim that status, so check with Xcel 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 Newport: questions
Where will the PVC vents go on our walkout house on the Newport bluffs?
Usually out the downhill side. A walkout wall tends to give the most height above grade, which keeps the intake and exhaust above drifting snow. The pipes also have to clear windows, doors, the gas meter and inside corners by the distances the manufacturer lists. If the furnace sits far from any usable wall, some models allow longer runs or a roof termination. We lay out the route during the quote so the written price covers it.
Does replacing a furnace in Newport need a permit?
Yes. A furnace replacement normally requires a mechanical permit, and the finished work gets inspected. Getting the permit and booking the inspection are part of our install, so it's already in the written price rather than something you chase later. If the job also involves moving a gas line, adding a circuit or changing the water heater's venting, we list those items on the quote so nothing about the permit surprises you.
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