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Furnace Replacement in Waverly, MN
Replacing a furnace in Waverly costs $4,500–$9,500 installed with us, with a written flat-rate quote sized by a Manual J. In older homes where the furnace and water heater share one brick chimney, the quote also covers the flue, usually a liner or a power-vent water heater.
Furnace replacement calls in Waverly homes
Furnace replacements in Waverly happen mostly in the older part of town, since the 2010s subdivisions still have young equipment. In those older houses, the question is the chimney the furnace and water heater share. Many already had a mid-efficiency furnace swapped in without anyone checking the flue, so part of our quote visit is a draft and combustion check to see what we're inheriting.
Stay with an 80% furnace and the chimney has to be the right size and lined. Move to a 96–98% furnace and it vents through PVC, leaving the water heater alone in the chimney, which calls for a liner or a power-vent water heater. Sizing comes from a Manual J rather than a nameplate copy. Rural homes outside town may be on propane and a cooperative for electricity. In town, Xcel Energy reads both meters, so its heating rebates apply; ask whether they need a participating contractor.
Updated September 23, 2026
How much does a new furnace cost in Waverly?
An installed furnace from us runs about $4,500–$9,500 in Waverly: 80% AFUE roughly $4,500–$6,000, 96–98% AFUE roughly $6,500–$9,500. Same prices in Waverly as in every town we serve. See the furnace replacement cost guide.
Are there rebates for a new furnace in Waverly?
Xcel Energy supplies both gas and electricity in Waverly. Xcel's heating equipment rebates cover high-efficiency gas furnaces and point to a participating contractor, and its heat pump rebates generally call for a Trade Partner Network contractor, so ask before you buy. Xcel's rebate summary also lists smart thermostats enrolled in AC Rewards and heat pump water heaters. Rural properties outside town may be on a cooperative for electric and propane for heat, which changes both programs, so check your bills. 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 Waverly: questions
How do we know if the last furnace swap in our Waverly house was done right?
Look for a permit record, a vent connector that matches the furnace's outlet size, and a chimney liner if a mid-efficiency furnace replaced an older one. Warning signs include rust or water at the base of the chimney, soot near the water heater's draft hood, and a CO alarm that has gone off. We check draft and combustion during a quote visit and tell you what we find.
When will the furnaces in Waverly's 2010s neighborhoods need replacing?
Not soon, in most cases. Equipment installed during the 2010s building boom is still young by furnace standards, so yearly tune-ups, clean filters and a clear condensate drain matter more than planning a replacement now. If a major part fails, check the manufacturer's parts warranty before paying for it. A furnace tune-up with us starts at $129, and a combined furnace and AC tune-up is $219.
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- Buffalo, MN 9 mi
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- Watertown, MN 9 mi
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