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HVAC Prices in the Twin Cities

A service call is a $79 trip charge, waived when you approve the repair. Repairs are quoted flat-rate in writing before any work, tune-ups start at $129, and installed ranges are below. The same price list applies in every town we serve.

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Trip charge

$79

Waived when you approve the repair. Written price before any work.

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Furnace or AC tune-up

$129

Clean, test, safety-check, written report.

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Furnace + AC tune-up

$219

Both systems in one visit.

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Our prices at a glance

What we charge
ItemPriceNotes
Service call$79Trip charge, waived when you approve the repair
RepairsFlat rateQuoted in writing after diagnosis, before any work; 1-year parts-and-labor warranty
Tune-up, one system$129Furnace or air conditioner
Tune-up, furnace + AC$219Both systems in one visit
Maintenance plansOn requestAsk when you call or book a tune-up
Mileage or town surchargeNoneSame price list across the whole service area

Installed price ranges

Installed price ranges we publish
SystemInstalled rangeWhat moves it
Furnace replacement$4,500–$9,50080% AFUE about $4,500–$6,000; 96–98% AFUE about $6,500–$9,500
Central AC replacement$5,200–$9,800Sized with a Manual J load calculation
Heat pump system$7,500–$14,500Cold-climate and dual-fuel systems
Ductless mini-split$4,200–$12,500Single-zone to multi-zone
Air quality equipment$350–$2,800Humidifiers, filtration, HRV/ERV, UV
Maintenance visits$129–$349Tune-ups and full-system checks

Each range covers the equipment and installation labor; a replacement normally needs a city mechanical permit, so ask how it shows on your quote. Where your job lands depends on the efficiency tier, the size the load calculation calls for, and what the house needs around the equipment: venting changes on a furnace conversion, a new pad or line set for an air conditioner, electrical work for a heat pump. You get the number in writing after we've seen the house.

Furnace efficiency tiers

Installed furnace prices by efficiency
FurnaceInstalled rangeVenting
80% AFUEabout $4,500–$6,000Metal flue into the chimney; the usual like-for-like swap in older homes
96–98% AFUE (condensing)about $6,500–$9,500PVC pipes out a side wall or the roof, plus a condensate drain

Going from an 80% to a condensing furnace usually means new PVC venting, and it can leave a gas water heater alone in an oversized chimney that then needs a liner. Both show up as line items on the quote. More in the AFUE guide and the furnace replacement cost guide.

What moves an installed price

  • Size: a Manual J load calculation sets it, not the old nameplate. A right-sized system can cost less than a copy of an oversized one.
  • Efficiency and staging: single-stage, two-stage or modulating furnaces; single-stage or variable-speed AC and heat pumps.
  • Venting and drains: PVC runs, chimney liners and condensate drains or pumps.
  • Outdoor work: a new pad, a new or flushed line set, a longer run to the condenser, or association rules on where it can sit.
  • Electrical: a new circuit or disconnect, or panel capacity for a heat pump or electric backup heat.
  • Ductwork: an undersized return or a missing upstairs return is often the real comfort problem, and it's cheaper to fix during a replacement.

How are HVAC repairs priced?

Repairs are quoted flat-rate after the $79 trip charge, before any work starts. The price covers the part and the labor to install it, and it doesn't change if the job takes longer than expected. Approve the repair and the trip charge comes off the bill.

For a sense of scale, here are typical national costs for common repairs from HomeGuide's 2026 cost guides. These are national averages, not our prices; we quote your repair after we've diagnosed it.

Typical national repair costs (HomeGuide, 2026 editions)
RepairTypical national range
Furnace igniter (hot-surface ignitor)$100–$250
Flame sensor replacement$80–$250
Pressure switch$150–$400
Limit switch$100–$375
Control board$300–$650
Inducer (draft) motor$400–$1,100
Blower motor, PSC$500–$1,400
Blower motor, ECM (variable-speed)$800–$2,300
AC capacitor$150–$400
AC contactor$200–$450
Condenser fan motor$200–$700
Refrigerant leak search and repair, with recharge$200–$1,500
Condensate drain line clearing$75–$250
Condensate pump replacement$100–$450

More detail in the furnace repair cost guide.

What's included in an installed price?

  • A visit to see the house, and a Manual J load calculation to size the new system.
  • A written flat-rate quote before anything is ordered.
  • The equipment and installation labor. A replacement normally needs a city mechanical permit; ask how it shows on your quote.
  • Start-up and testing of the new system.
  • Our 2-year labor warranty, on top of the manufacturer's parts warranty.

What warranty comes with a repair or install?

  • Repairs: written 1-year parts and labor warranty.
  • Installs: 2-year labor warranty from us, on top of the manufacturer's parts warranty.
  • Manufacturer parts warranties usually need online registration soon after the install; check the paperwork that comes with the equipment.

Do you offer maintenance plans?

Maintenance plans are available on request. A plan puts your furnace and air conditioner on a regular tune-up schedule so the checks happen before the heating and cooling seasons instead of after something fails. Ask about a plan when you call 612-429-3465 or book a tune-up; we'll walk you through what it covers for your equipment.

Can rebates lower the price of a new system?

Utility rebates can take a real bite out of a new furnace, heat pump or air conditioner, but the programs change every year and some require a registered contractor. Ask whether the rebate needs a registered contractor before you buy. Check the current terms with your utility before you buy. The federal 25C tax credit ended for equipment installed after December 31, 2025. Our guides: Xcel and CenterPoint rebates, CenterPoint furnace rebates, what happened to the federal credits.

How can you pay, and is financing available?

We take cash, checks and credit cards. Financing is available on replacement systems; ask about current options when we quote the job.

Do prices change from town to town?

A furnace repair in Watertown costs what it costs in Edina. There's no mileage charge or trip surcharge by town anywhere in our service area, which runs about 50 miles out from Minneapolis and Saint Paul. For what drives a quote in a particular city's houses, see the local cost pages:

Cost guides

Pricing questions

How much does it cost to have a technician look at my furnace or AC?

A service call is a $79 trip charge. The technician finds the problem and gives you a written, flat-rate price for the repair before doing any work. If you approve the repair, the trip charge is waived. If you decide not to go ahead, it is all you owe.

How much is a furnace or AC tune-up?

A furnace tune-up or an AC tune-up starts at $129. If you want both done in one visit, the combined furnace and AC tune-up is $219. Maintenance visits generally run $129–$349, depending on the equipment and what's attached to it. A boiler or a system with a humidifier and air cleaner takes more time than a basic furnace. See maintenance and tune-ups for more.

Do you offer financing?

Financing is available on installs. We don't publish rates or terms, so ask about them when you request your written quote, and compare the offer with your own options before you sign. Repairs and tune-ups can be paid by cash, check or credit card.

Updated November 10, 2026 · By , owner, Central Minnesota Heating and Cooling

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