96% vs 98% AFUE Furnace: Worth the Upgrade in Minnesota?
A 98% AFUE furnace saves only about 2% more gas than a 96% model. Our condensing furnaces run $6,500–$9,500 installed. See what the extra buys.
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Furnace Replacement in Wayzata, MN
A furnace replacement in Wayzata runs $4,500–$9,500 installed: roughly $4,500–$6,000 for 80% AFUE and $6,500–$9,500 for 96–98%. In the postwar houses up the hill, it often means moving from chimney venting to PVC.
Furnace replacements in Wayzata homes
Furnace replacement in Wayzata covers a wide spread. In postwar and 1960s houses up the hill, it's usually a basement furnace moving from an 80% chimney-vented unit to a 96–98% condensing model, which means PVC through the rim joist, a condensate drain and a plan for the water heater left in the chimney. Near downtown, small older houses and cottages can have tight furnace spaces where the cabinet size decides the model, and condo buildings add association approval for any new wall or roof penetration.
Estate homes on the Ferndale shore may have several furnaces or air handlers, and replacing one is a chance to size it with a Manual J and tie its controls cleanly into the rest of the house. CenterPoint Energy is the gas utility here.
Updated November 10, 2026
What affects the price of a new furnace in Wayzata?
What moves the quote in Wayzata: venting changes on a switch to a condensing furnace, a liner for a water heater left alone in the chimney, and ductwork and returns. See the furnace replacement cost guide.
Are there rebates for a new furnace in Wayzata?
Wayzata is on CenterPoint Energy gas and Xcel Energy electricity. CenterPoint's heating rebates cover high-efficiency boilers as well as furnaces, useful for the estate homes and older houses on hot-water heat, and you can use your own dealer. 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 Wayzata: questions
Should we replace just one of the furnaces in our larger Wayzata home?
If the others are young and working, yes. Each system can be sized with its own Manual J for the area it serves, and the new furnace can often be smaller than the one it replaces if windows or insulation were upgraded. Where several systems are near the same age, replacing them together or over two seasons can make sense. We quote each one separately so you can decide.
Does a small older house near downtown Wayzata have room for a condensing furnace?
Usually. Condensing furnaces come in upflow, downflow and horizontal cabinets, so one can often fit a closet or low crawlspace where an older unit sat. The venting and condensate drain are the harder parts: the PVC has to reach an exterior wall with proper clearances, and the drain has to go somewhere it won't freeze. We work that out on the quote visit.
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