It’s a terrible feeling when you know you’re close to having to replace your furnace. But alas, it’s part of life, and the U.S. homeownership, and so is budgeting for a new furnace. So when that awful day finds you, where do you start?
The value of a new furnace will vary depending on several factors, including the lifestyle and customs of people in the home. Health ailments may also mean you need air filtration systems, which also factors into which furnace is ideal for your home. Even interests can help determine which furnace is right for your home. Does anyone collect art or is someone a wine connoisseur? Humidity levels can impact the integrity of these things so you may consider investing in a whole-home humidifier in your heating and air conditioning system.
Another thing to consider is the home’s design. How many windows does your home have and which direction are they facing? What sort of insulation do you current have and how effective is it at trapping air inside? How new the ductwork is, the preferred power (gas, solar, etc.), and even home blueprint can help determine which furnace is right for your family.
Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing will set-up a free consultation where they will come to your home and evaluate your current set-up. The technician will go over your options with you and present you a free estimate on a new furnace installation based on your home’s structure and unique traits.
The next thing that will go into determining the price of your furnace is which business you choose to complete the install. One company may have the equipment you want at a lower cost, but proceed with caution and make sure that they are licensed, bonded, and insured just in case something should occur while they’re on your site. You can actually be held liable if a contractor were to get injured on your property if they are not insured.
All of these things go into influencing how much a new HVAC system will cost, but let’s get down to what you came for. Below are a few estimates on what you can expect to pay determined by the style of home you live in.
Ranch or Smaller House
Up to 2000 square feet and commonly one story
Average cost of an HVAC system: $6,000 – $15,000
With approved financing: $40 – $250 per month
Average Suburban Home
Less than 3500 square feet and usually 1-3 stories
Average cost of an HVAC system: $8,000 – $25,000
Including approved financing: $100 – $500 per month
Luxury Home
More than 3500 square feet and various stories
Average cost of a heating and coolingsystem: $18,000 – $60,000+
If using approved financing: $250+ per month
Estimated pricing can change depending on regional climate, personal lifestyle, system settings, air conditioning maintenance, and installation of system and duct system.
Replacing your furnace can feel like a huge undertaking, but Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing is here to help walk you through the process, review your options, and decide the best heating and cooling system for your home. The team at Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing is not only licensed, bonded, and insured, we put all our employees through a complete background check and drug test to make sure we’re sending honorable and trustworthy technicians into your home. We also give a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee for 365 days to give you peace of mind.
Although the price of a new heating and air conditioning system can be scary, we have fantastic financing options to help you get your new furnace installed as soon as possible. Call 866-397-3787 today to set up your free in-home estimate.
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