How Much Does it Cost to Install a Furnace in Boise?

The cost to install a furnace in Boise ranges from $3,800 to $11,500+, with an average cost of $6,700.

Since you’re a smart shopper, you probably want to know what determines price so you can get a better idea of what you’ll pay for a furnace installation.

The only way to know exactly what you’ll pay for a new furnace is to have a technician visit your home and provide a quote.

However, to give you a better idea about overall pricing, we’ll share the following factors that affect price:

1. The furnace unit itself
2. The warranty you choose
3. The cost of labor

Let’s go into more detail about each of these factors…

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High-efficiency furnaces are more expensive, but they also help lower your monthly energy bills.

Furnace energy efficiency is measured in AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency). The higher the AFUE rating, the more expensive, but energy-efficient, the furnace will be.

Electric furnaces have an AFUE rating of 95%–100%, but gas furnaces have different AFUE ratings depending on the type of furnace:

• Conventional (mid-efficiency) furnaces = 80% to 84% AFUE
• Condensing (high-efficiency) furnaces = 90% to 98.5% AFUE

Wondering what AFUE really means?

Let’s say you have a 95% AFUE furnace. That means that 95% of the gas your furnace uses is turned into heat, but 5% of the fuel is wasted during the heating process. Said another way, for every dollar you spend on heating, $0.95 is goes towards heating your home while $0.05 is lost to gas waste.

If you opt for advanced comfort features in your new furnace, that will raise the total cost of the unit.

Examples of advanced comfort features include:

• Variable-speed blower motor: This type of blower motor adjusts its speed incrementally, which  improves comfort by eliminating hot/cold spots in your home.
• Modulating burner: A modulating burner adjusts its heat based on how you set the thermostat, which provides a more constant indoor temperature and lower energy bills.
• Smart thermostat: While a thermostat isn’t necessarily part of the furnace itself, it can be installed alongside your new furnace. Compared to old, manual thermostats, smart thermostats offer more accurate indoor temperatures (+/- 1° F from how you set your thermostat). Learn more about thermostats by reading our article, “How Much Does it Cost to Install a Home Thermostat in Boise?”.

If you opt for an extended warranty, you’ll pay more upfront for your furnace.

We’ll explain more…

Furnaces come with 2 basic types of warranties:

1. Limited parts warranty (from manufacturer)
2. Limited labor warranty (from contractor)

All furnaces come with a limited parts warranty, which means the furnace manufacturer will replace faulty parts within 5–10 years (depending on the manufacturer) from the day the furnace was first installed.

And most contractors will offer some sort of limited labor warranty that guarantees they’ll fix the furnace if it breaks down within 1 year from the install date.

However, you also have the option to purchase an extended parts and/or labor warranty. True to their name, extended warranties “extend” the length of coverage offered by a limited warranty.

For example, most extended parts warranties will cover faulty parts for 10 years, and most contractors that offer extended labor warranties will guarantee their installation work for 5–10 years.

Note: We offer a 10-year, worry-free parts and labor warranty on all new furnaces we install.

More experienced, reputable contractors charge more for their services than less experienced contractors (who sometimes also do lower quality work).

When it comes to installing a new furnace, the last thing you want is to hire a contractor who isn’t experienced and cuts corners. A poorly installed furnace won’t heat your home as well and will require more frequent repairs.

So, how do you find an experienced, high-quality contractor here in Boise?

To find a good contractor, make sure the contractor…

• Is licensed and insured
• Has 10+ years of experience installing furnaces
• Has good customer reviews on sites like Google, Facebook and the Better Business Bureau
• Offers guarantees on their installation work