Our prices at a glance
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Service call | $79 | Trip charge, waived when you approve the repair |
| Repairs | Flat rate | Quoted in writing after diagnosis, before any work; 1-year parts-and-labor warranty |
| Tune-up, one system | $129 | Furnace or air conditioner |
| Tune-up, furnace + AC | $219 | Both systems in one visit |
| Maintenance plans | On request | Ask when you call or book a tune-up |
| Mileage or town surcharge | None | Same price list across the whole service area |
Installed price ranges
| System | Installed range | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace replacement | $4,500–$9,500 | 80% AFUE about $4,500–$6,000; 96–98% AFUE about $6,500–$9,500 |
| Central AC replacement | $5,200–$9,800 | Sized with a Manual J load calculation |
| Heat pump system | $7,500–$14,500 | Cold-climate and dual-fuel systems |
| Ductless mini-split | $4,200–$12,500 | Single-zone to multi-zone |
| Air quality equipment | $350–$2,800 | Humidifiers, filtration, HRV/ERV, UV |
| Maintenance visits | $129–$349 | Tune-ups and full-system checks |
Each range covers the equipment, installation labor, the permit and hauling away the old unit. 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
| Furnace | Installed range | Venting |
|---|---|---|
| 80% AFUE | about $4,500–$6,000 | Metal flue into the chimney; the usual like-for-like swap in older homes |
| 96–98% AFUE (condensing) | about $6,500–$9,500 | PVC 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.
| Repair | Typical 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, installation labor and the mechanical permit.
- Removal and disposal of the old equipment, including refrigerant recovery on air conditioners and heat pumps.
- Start-up and testing of the new system.
- Our 2-year labor warranty, on top of the manufacturer's parts warranty, and a note of which registrations to finish.
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. We'll tell you which ones apply.
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. We'll tell you which programs apply to the equipment you're considering and help with the paperwork where the program allows it. 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:
- HVAC cost in Eagan
- HVAC cost in Eden Prairie
- HVAC cost in Edina
- HVAC cost in Minneapolis
- HVAC cost in Roseville
- HVAC cost in Saint Paul
- HVAC cost in Woodbury
Cost guides
- Boiler Replacement Cost in Minnesota (2026)Updated September 26, 2026
- Furnace and AC Replacement Cost in Minnesota: Together or Separately?Updated September 26, 2026
- AC Replacement Cost in Minnesota (2026)Updated September 25, 2026
- Furnace Repair Cost in Minnesota (2026)Updated September 25, 2026
- Heat Pump Installation Cost in Minnesota (2026)Updated September 25, 2026
- How to Choose an HVAC Contractor in MinneapolisUpdated September 25, 2026
- HVAC Permits in Minneapolis and Saint Paul: A Homeowner's GuideUpdated September 25, 2026
- High-Efficiency AC in Minnesota: Cost vs. SavingsUpdated September 25, 2026
- Tankless vs Tank Water Heater in Minnesota: Costs and Trade-OffsUpdated September 25, 2026
- Carrier Infinity Heat Pump Cost in MinnesotaUpdated September 25, 2026
- Central AC vs Ductless: Which Costs Less to Install?Updated September 25, 2026
- AC Refrigerant Recharge Cost in Minnesota (R-410A and R-22)Updated September 25, 2026
- Geothermal Heat Pump Cost in MinnesotaUpdated September 25, 2026
- Furnace Blower Motor Replacement Cost: PSC vs ECMUpdated September 25, 2026
- AC Capacitor Replacement Cost in MinnesotaUpdated September 25, 2026
- Mitsubishi Mini-Split Cost in Hudson, WIUpdated September 25, 2026
- Furnace Replacement Cost in Minnesota (2026)Updated September 25, 2026
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 $79 is waived. If you decide not to go ahead, the $79 is all you owe. The price is the same in every town we serve.
Do you charge more for towns farther from the Twin Cities?
No. A service call in Red Wing, Monticello or Hudson carries the same $79 trip charge as one in Minneapolis, waived when you approve the repair, and there's no mileage fee added for distance. Tune-ups and repairs are priced the same way everywhere we go, in Minnesota and in Western Wisconsin. The full list of towns is on our service areas page.
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. Maintenance plans are available on request. See maintenance and tune-ups for more.
What does a new furnace or air conditioner cost installed?
Our published ranges: furnace replacement $4,500–$9,500 (roughly $4,500–$6,000 for an 80% AFUE furnace and $6,500–$9,500 for a 96–98% model), central AC $5,200–$9,800, heat pumps $7,500–$14,500 and ductless mini-splits $4,200–$12,500. Where your job lands depends on the equipment, venting, ductwork and what the house needs. You get a written quote before any work starts. More detail is on our pricing page.
What forms of payment do you take?
We take cash, checks and credit cards. Financing is available on new installs, which helps when a furnace quits in January and a replacement wasn't in this year's budget. We don't list financing rates or terms on the site. Ask about them when we give you the written quote for the install, and compare them against paying another way.
Will I know the price before the work starts?
Yes. For repairs, the technician gives you a flat-rate price in writing after the diagnosis and before touching anything, and nothing happens until you approve it. Because the price is flat-rate, a repair that takes longer than expected doesn't cost you more. For replacements, you get a written quote based on a Manual J load calculation for your house.
Updated September 28, 2026
