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 Scandia, MN
Propane or natural gas, a new furnace for a Scandia home costs $4,500–$9,500 installed with us: about $4,500–$6,000 for 80% AFUE and $6,500–$9,500 for 96–98% condensing. We size it with a Manual J, the quote comes flat-rate and in writing, and your road decides whether Xcel Energy's or Minnesota Energy Resources' rebate applies.
Furnace replacement calls in Scandia homes
Fuel decides most Scandia furnace replacements. On a road with Xcel Energy gas, a 96–98% furnace is the usual pick, and Xcel's heating equipment rebate page steers you to participating contractors, so check the rules for your model. Homes around 182nd and 188th streets buy gas from Minnesota Energy Resources, whose heating-system rebates cover existing homes. On propane, a condensing furnace's efficiency is worth even more, because propane heat typically costs more than natural gas heat, and a heat pump beside it cuts the gallons further.
Venting gets planned on the first visit. The PVC leaves out a side wall or up through the roof, clear of drifts, windows and the gas regulator, and in a 1970s house the water heater stranded in the old chimney usually needs a liner or its own vent. In an old farmhouse the floor drain can sit far from the furnace, so a condensate pump carries the water. Every install gets a Manual J and a permit.
Updated September 26, 2026
How much does a new furnace cost in Scandia?
An installed furnace from us runs about $4,500–$9,500 in Scandia: 80% AFUE roughly $4,500–$6,000, 96–98% AFUE roughly $6,500–$9,500. Same prices in Scandia as in every town we serve. See the furnace replacement cost guide.
Are there rebates for a new furnace in Scandia?
Rebates in Scandia follow your address, because two electric and two gas utilities serve the city. On Xcel Energy service, the options include gas furnace rebates, Residential Cooling Rebates and heat pump rebates; Xcel's heat pump rebates generally need a Trade Partner Network installer, so confirm that before you buy. Connexus Energy members get heat pump and AC rebates and a lower heating rate for heat pumps with automatic backup. Minnesota Energy Resources rebates high-efficiency gas furnaces and boilers in existing homes. The state's HEAR and HOMES rebates still haven't opened. 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 Scandia: questions
Our Scandia address is near 188th Street. Which gas rebate applies to a new furnace?
Probably Minnesota Energy Resources'. The city lists that utility for a small area around 182nd and 188th streets, while the rest of Scandia's gas service is Xcel Energy, so check your gas bill to be sure. Minnesota Energy Resources rebates high-efficiency gas furnaces and boilers in existing homes, but not in houses built within the past two years. Amounts change every year, so read the utility's current terms before you buy.
We heat with propane in Scandia. Is a two-stage or modulating furnace worth it?
Often, yes. A two-stage or modulating furnace runs on its low setting through most of the winter, which evens out temperatures in a rambler or split-level and cuts the short cycles that waste fuel. Propane usually costs more than natural gas for the same heat, so those savings count for more out here. Pair it with a variable-speed blower, and add a heat pump for spring and fall if you want to buy even less propane.
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