How Much Does It Cost To Install Gas Furnace Heating?

$1,773

(floor gas furnace 35,000 BTU/h single zone)
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Gas Furnace Heating Costs

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The domestic gas furnace provides for heating interior spaces, and always requires a gas-vent to the exterior.

Sizing the furnace per area of heated zones depends primarily on the regional climate assuming that house insulation properties are adequate. In the coldest regions about 70 BTU per hour (BTU/h) are required per square foot of heating zone, in the warmer regions about 35 BTU/h are required per square foot.

The cost to install average gas furnace heating depends upon type, heating capacity, preparation and special needs, and the labor rate.

Type and cost breakdown

In the following table the Cost figure is based on average gas furnace heating; and includes transport, material, equipment, and waste.

Type (heating capacity) Pros Cons Cost
Wall (22,000 BTU/h) Low first cost Occupies wall space $795
  Easy install Limited area  
Suspended (36,000 BTU/h) Easy install Occupies ceiling space $1,184
  Moderate cost Heat rises  
Floor (35,000 BTU/h) Heat rises Occupies floor space $1,773
  Less visible Structural integration  
Central (113,000 BTU/h) Multi zone Plus duct work $4,695
  Higher efficiency Higher first cost  

Other considerations and costs

  • These prices are for service in the immediate area of the provider.
  • Taxes and permit fees are not included.
  • Energy efficiency subsidies may apply.
  • Gas furnaces require the installation of both an exterior vent and a gas-pipe supply.
  • The cost to operate the furnace follows the cost of gas in the region.
  • All types require strict compliance with all pertinent local codes and regulations.
  • During contractor inspection the homeowner should be informed of any repair concerns like rot or revised code requirements, and any cost to adapt the existing structure.

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DIY considerations

  • In the very best of cases this installation may be suitable for the able DIY persons, but home insurance or local codes may require a licensed or certified installer.
  • In all cases there can arise issues best left to professionals to resolve on the spot.

References

  • Craftsman Estimator Costbook, complete series year 2015.
  • Latest prices found on Home Depot and other vendor Web sites.
  • Literature review of DIY Web sites.
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Cost by city

(floor gas furnace 35,000 BTU/h single zone)
  • New York, NY$2,848
  • Bronx, NY$2,340
  • Brooklyn, NY$1,951
  • Philadelphia, PA$2,433
  • Washington, DC$2,112
  • Atlanta, GA$1,910
  • Miami, FL$1,738
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL$1,820
  • Minneapolis, MN$2,135
  • Chicago, IL$2,488
  • Houston, TX$2,566
  • San Antonio, TX$1,722
  • Austin, TX$1,950
  • Denver, CO$1,648
  • Phoenix, AZ$1,739
  • Las Vegas, NV$1,908
  • Los Angeles, CA$2,150
  • San Diego, CA$1,951
  • San Jose, CA$2,357
  • Seattle, WA$1,725

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