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Furnace Replacement in Waconia, MN
New furnaces in Waconia cost $4,500–$9,500 installed with us, each one sized by a room-by-room Manual J and priced on a written flat-rate quote. Older houses near downtown that still vent into a brick chimney need new PVC venting to move up to a 96–98% furnace, which runs roughly $6,500–$9,500.
Furnace replacement calls in Waconia homes
Furnace replacement in Waconia depends on the neighborhood. The two-stories, ramblers and townhomes built since 2000 mostly have 90%+ furnaces already, so the job is a like-for-like swap on the venting side and a fresh Manual J on the sizing side, since builder furnaces were sometimes sized generously. Townhomes need a cabinet that fits the closet and any association rules on exterior vents.
Older houses downtown are where venting changes. Going from an 80% furnace on the chimney to a condensing model means two PVC pipes through the wall and a condensate drain, and a water heater left alone in the chimney may need a liner or a power-vent replacement. Homes outside town on propane can use the same condensing furnaces, set up for propane. CenterPoint Energy supplies gas in town, and its heating rebates let you pick your contractor; propane homes should check their electric utility's heat pump programs instead.
Updated September 23, 2026
How much does a new furnace cost in Waconia?
An installed furnace from us runs about $4,500–$9,500 in Waconia: 80% AFUE roughly $4,500–$6,000, 96–98% AFUE roughly $6,500–$9,500. Same prices in Waconia as in every town we serve. See the furnace replacement cost guide.
Are there rebates for a new furnace in Waconia?
Waconia is on CenterPoint Energy gas and Xcel Energy electricity. CenterPoint's heating rebates cover high-efficiency furnaces, a good fit for older in-town houses moving from 80% to 96% equipment, and you can use the dealer of your choice. Xcel's heat pump rebates cover mini-splits for cottages and additions and cold-climate air-source systems; ask whether the rebate needs a registered contractor. Lake cabins and rural homes on propane outside the city fall outside CenterPoint's rebates. 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 Waconia: questions
Can a lake cottage in Waconia get a furnace if it has no ductwork?
It can, but running ducts through a finished cottage or a crawlspace addition is disruptive, and ducts in unheated spaces lose heat. Many owners go with ductless mini-split heat pumps instead, keeping a furnace or other backup for the coldest nights. When a cottage has a basement or a clear route for ducts, a small furnace can work well. We look at the building and quote both options in writing.
Should we replace the 2000s furnace in our Waconia home before it fails?
Only with a reason beyond age. A furnace that starts cleanly and passes a combustion and heat exchanger check can keep running. Replacing on your own schedule makes sense when repairs are stacking up, the AC is due as well, or you want the comfort of a two-stage or modulating furnace. Planning ahead also lets you file CenterPoint Energy's rebate within the install year and avoids a rushed decision on a January night.
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