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Pricing Guide · Southeast Michigan

What does a new furnace or A/C really cost around here?

Broad planning ranges for common projects, what can move the number up or down, and what financing options are available. Your home and equipment determine the actual price.

These are broad planning estimates, not quotes or offers. All estimates are free.

This guide explains typical price ranges. Want to organize your own home's details first? Use the Replacement Planner.

Financing is subject to credit approval. Ask for details.

The Numbers

Broad planning ranges for Southeast Michigan

These figures are general planning estimates, not verified market averages or a promise that a project will fall within a range. An on-site evaluation is needed for an exact written price.

Furnace replacement

$4,500 - $10,000

A broad planning range for a typical installed replacement.

  • Standard 80% AFUE units sit at the low end
  • Higher-efficiency and modulating equipment can move the project toward the upper end
  • Venting or ductwork updates can add to the total

Financing options are available. Subject to credit approval. Ask for details.

Furnace installation

Central A/C replacement

$3,500 - $8,000

A broad planning range for a typical installed replacement.

  • Straightforward replacements generally fall toward the lower end
  • Larger homes and higher-efficiency systems can move the project toward the upper end
  • Line set, pad, and electrical condition affect the price

Financing options are available. Subject to credit approval. Ask for details.

AC installation

Furnace + A/C together

$8,000 - $15,000

A broad planning range for replacing both systems together.

  • Replacing both together allows the equipment and project scope to be evaluated as one system
  • Equipment matching and installation requirements affect the final price
  • Ask about our current specials on combined systems

Financing options are available. Subject to credit approval. Ask for details.

Current specials

Water heater replacement

$1,200 - $5,500

Tank and tankless projects vary widely based on equipment and installation needs.

  • Tank size, venting, and gas line condition drive the tank price
  • Tankless equipment and installation requirements differ from a standard tank
  • Required code, venting, or piping updates can add to the total

Financing options are available. Subject to credit approval. Ask for details.

Water heaters

Repairs & tune-ups

$150 - $2,500

Repair cost depends on the diagnosis, parts, access, and system condition.

  • Diagnostic visits are charged; ask for the current diagnostic fee when scheduling
  • Larger component repairs can move toward the upper end of this planning range
  • See the specials page for any current tune-up offer

Financing options are available. Subject to credit approval. Ask for details.

Tune-up specials

These broad figures are for early planning only and are not verified market averages, quotes, offers, or guarantees. They exclude rebates. All estimates are free, and the project price is provided before work begins.

Why The Range Is Wide

What actually moves the price

The same equipment can require different work in different homes. Here's what we look at when preparing your free estimate.

Home size & layout

A 2,600 sq ft colonial needs more heating and cooling muscle than a 1,100 sq ft ranch. We do a real load calculation - an oversized system costs more and comforts less.

Efficiency tier

Equipment efficiency ratings (AFUE for furnaces and SEER2 for A/C) can affect upfront cost and estimated operating cost. We can compare options using your home's needs and usage.

Ductwork condition

Leaky, undersized, or damaged ducts can affect comfort and system performance. Their condition may change the recommended scope and price.

Brand & features

Trane, Carrier, Lennox, Goodman, and others each have good, better, and best lines. Variable-speed blowers, two-stage burners, and smart controls add cost - and comfort.

Install complexity

Tight crawl spaces, attic installs, new venting, gas line or electrical updates, and permit requirements all add labor. Your written project price explains the work before it begins.

Rebates & timing

Utility rebates and manufacturer promotions may be available for qualifying equipment. We can review current options and help with applicable utility or manufacturer paperwork. MiHER is different: the resident applies to Michigan first, then contacts a participating contractor when directed.

Owner Commitments

Clear expectations before work starts

All estimates are free. Diagnostic visits are charged; ask for the current fee when scheduling. All service and installation labor is backed by our guarantee: if our work is not right, we keep working until it is. Read the guarantee.

Financing Options

Explore financing for your project.

Financing options are available through Wells Fargo, Synchrony, and Michigan Saves. Visit our financing page to compare lenders and learn about the application process.

Credit issued by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Financing is subject to credit approval. Ask for details.

Straight Answers

Pricing questions homeowners actually ask

Why a range instead of an exact price?

Because an exact price requires seeing your home - the size, ductwork, venting, and project goals. These broad figures are planning estimates, not quotes. All estimates are free, and you receive the project price before work begins.

Is the estimate really free? What's the catch?

Yes. All estimates are free. We evaluate the project, listen to what you want, and provide a clear written price before work begins.

Should I repair or replace my furnace or A/C?

There is no universal age or repair-cost rule. We can compare the diagnosed repair, equipment condition, replacement estimate, and your priorities so you can decide.

When is the cheapest time to replace a system?

There is no guaranteed cheapest season. Equipment, project scope, available promotions, and scheduling all affect price. Ask for a free estimate when you are ready to plan.

What financing options are available?

Options are available through Wells Fargo, Synchrony, and Michigan Saves. Credit issued by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Financing is subject to credit approval. Terms are set by the lender. Visit our financing page to learn more.

Do these prices include rebates?

No. The ranges above are before any rebate. Utility and manufacturer programs set their own eligibility and paperwork rules. We can review applicable utility or manufacturer paperwork. For MiHER, the resident must apply to Michigan first; see our MiHER guide for the applicant-led handoff. Read the MiHER guide.

Just Researching?

Smart. Take your time.

Keep this page bookmarked while you compare options. You can also ask for seasonal tune-up reminders while you plan your next step.

Want a reminder when it's tune-up season?

We'll email you exactly twice a year - spring for your A/C, fall for your furnace - with the current tune-up offer. No newsletter, no spam, one-click unsubscribe in every email.

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