Furnace Replacement in Salt Lake City, UT
Old furnace in a basement that's been there longer than you have? We size the new one to your house, sort out the venting, and give you the full price in writing before anything gets pulled.
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Replacing Furnaces in Older Salt Lake Homes
A lot of Salt Lake City furnaces sit in bungalows, brick ranches, and 1950s and 60s basements in places like Sugar House, Rose Park, and the Avenues. Many of them are 80% units vented up an old masonry chimney, often sharing that chimney with the water heater.
That matters when you go to a 96% furnace. The new one vents out the side of the house in PVC, which can leave the water heater alone in a big, cold chimney that no longer drafts right. We check for that on the estimate and include a liner or other fix in the price if your house needs one, so it doesn't turn into a surprise on install day.
Tight basement stairs, low ceilings, and old ductwork that was sized for a coal or gravity furnace are normal here. We measure all of it before we quote.
When an Old Salt Lake Furnace Is Done
Some of these mean it's time to start shopping. A cracked heat exchanger means it's time now.
It's 18 to 25 years old
Plenty of Salt Lake furnaces are on their second or third decade. Parts get hard to find and repairs stop making sense.
Cracked heat exchanger
A crack can let carbon monoxide into the house. We show you camera footage so you can see it yourself.
Rust or water in the cabinet
Usually from the chimney, a leaking humidifier, or condensate. Rust eats burners and heat exchangers.
Rooms upstairs never warm up
Common in older homes with undersized returns. Sometimes the fix is ductwork, not just a bigger furnace.
Yellow, lazy flame or soot
Dirty or failing burners, or poor draft up the chimney. Both are worth a look right away.
A big part failed
Inducer, gas valve, or control board on a furnace past 15 years is usually better spent on a new one.
Furnace Replacement Cost in Salt Lake City
Installed prices for a typical Salt Lake City home. Older houses with chimney or duct issues can land toward the top of the range.
| Furnace | Installed price |
|---|---|
| Standard 80% furnaceLowest price up front. Keeps the existing metal venting if the chimney is in good shape. | $4,000 to $6,500 |
| High-efficiency 96% furnaceTwo-stage with a variable-speed blower on most models. Vents in PVC, qualifies for the Enbridge rebate. | $6,500 to $10,500 |
| 97% modulating furnaceAdjusts in small steps to hold a steady temperature. The quietest and most even heat. | $8,500 to $12,500 |
| Chimney liner for an orphaned water heaterOnly if switching to 96% leaves the water heater alone in the chimney. We tell you on the estimate. | Quoted on site |
Typical installed ranges. Your exact price depends on the size the house needs, the efficiency you pick, and how the venting and ductwork are set up. You get it in writing before any work is done.
Included With Every Install
- Load check so the furnace fits the house, not just the old unit
- Matched to your AC coil and ductwork
- New gas shutoff and connection
- Metal venting for 80%, PVC for high-efficiency
- Condensate drain on high-efficiency models
- Salt Lake City permit and inspection
- Old furnace hauled away
- Combustion and carbon monoxide testing
- 2 year labor warranty from us on a new furnace, 5 years when we replace the whole system, plus the manufacturer warranty registered for you
Enbridge Gas pays $300 on a 95% to 97.4% furnace and $350 on 97.5% and up, in an existing home. Our 96% and 97% furnaces qualify, and we help with the paperwork. Rebates are set by ThermWise and can change.
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Check FinancingShould You Fix It Instead?
We'd rather fix a good furnace than sell you one you don't need. Here's how we look at it.
Fixing it is usually the move when
- It's 10 years old or newer and still under its parts warranty
- It's one small part: igniter, flame sensor, capacitor
- The heat exchanger checks out
Replacing it makes more sense when
- It's past 15 years and needs a major part
- The heat exchanger is cracked
- You've paid for repairs two winters in a row
Not sure? We'll price it both ways on the same visit. See furnace repair in Salt Lake City if you just need it running again.
Gas and Venting Work From Our Installs
Real photos from installs we have done, not stock. Same gas, venting and code work a new furnace needs.
How a Replacement Goes
Book a free estimate
Book online or call. We come out, look at the house, and measure what it actually needs.
Get options in writing
Usually two or three furnaces at different price points, with the full installed price on each.
Install day
Most swaps take one day. Old furnace out, new one in, gas, venting, and drain hooked up to code.
Test and walk through
We test combustion and carbon monoxide, set the thermostat, and show you the filter and basics before we leave.
What Homeowners Say
"Michael is knowledgeable, dependable, thorough, and really cares about helping his customers. He goes above and beyond, taking the time to explain things clearly and making sure everything is handled properly."Sheila B.HVAC service
"Great team and very responsive, was able to get help with our AC quickly and they were informative without being pushy or overbearing!"Taylor C.HVAC service
"They did a thorough inspection and cleaned both the indoor coil and outdoor condenser. The technician explained what they were doing, was professional, and left everything clean when they were finished."Tech M.HVAC tune-up
Salt Lake City Furnace Replacement Questions
How much is a new furnace in Salt Lake City?
Most installs run $4,000 to $6,500 for an 80% furnace and $6,500 to $10,500 for a 96%. A 97% modulating furnace runs $8,500 to $12,500. Older homes that need a chimney liner or duct changes can cost more. The estimate is free and the price is in writing.
Can I put a high-efficiency furnace in an older house?
Usually, yes. We need a path to run PVC venting out a side wall and a spot to drain condensate. In a basement that's almost always doable. If your water heater shares the chimney, we plan for that too.
What is an orphaned water heater?
When the furnace stops using the chimney, the water heater is left venting alone up a flue that's now too big and too cold. It can draft poorly. A liner sized for the water heater fixes it.
Do I need a permit in Salt Lake City?
Yes. We pull it and schedule the inspection. It's in the price.
Should I look at a heat pump instead?
It's worth a look, especially if your AC is old too. Rocky Mountain Power and Enbridge rebates can add up to $2,650. See heat pumps.
How long does the install take?
Most furnace swaps are one day. Add a day if we're replacing the AC or doing a chimney liner at the same time.
Where We Work in Salt Lake City
From Sugar House and the Avenues to Rose Park, Glendale, and the east bench. We come from Sandy, so south and east side homes are quick for us.
Ready to Replace That Old Furnace?
Book a free estimate. We'll check the venting and ductwork and give you real numbers.