How much would a new gas furnace cost?

Question

Our gas wall heater (hunter) died on us. And we need a new gas furnace pronto, since its winter and all.
Since we had a wall heater to begin with, we would upgrade to a full furnace, since we are planning a addition to our house in the near future.
Our house now is about 950 sq ft, and with addition would be about 1300 sq ft. We also need ducts running to all the rooms installed since we do not have them now.
How much would a mid grade furnace come to? And approx labor exp.
And would it be a lot more to get a heat/cool system?

Also not that it makes that much difference but we are in Canada.

Both answers were very helpful, we have a couple people coming to look at our house and I had one quote on the phone starting at 13,000.00 and another at 5000.00.....thanks for the advice.

Answer 1

It depends on what grade of furnace you want.Theres allot to choose from now as far as energy efficiency and also with single and variable speed blowers.Also were you wanting to replace an A/C system if you have one because you get it in most cases cheaper or discounted rate with a package install.i believe 80% effeciecy its usually the better choice anything above is much more expensive and the return rate isn't worth it.As far as variable speed what that does is save on electricity, as of now when your furnace blower kicks on its blowing at full speed regardless if you need it or not .Variable would lower your electric costs as running at a lower speed when needed.Usually variable is good for winter months due to heat rising ,verses summer.I would shop around on the yellow pages for some reputable retailers and see how they can address what you are looking for because now days things like these are all a factor.Cannot make estimate due to us / Canada exchange rate. Also make sure you shop around with more than one company and to compair others equipment to priceing Good luck ,

Answer 2

Most services performed on today's gas fired furnaces are listed in a fixed price guide for the service technician. Typically, the price guide will list several specific components such as your gas valve. Not every valve will be listed but there is usually a generic listing. Replacing a gas valve can cost anywhere from $250 to more than $400 depending on the valve required. It is common practice to replace the thermocouple and the pilot assembly whenever the gas valve is replaced, although it is not always necessary. Thermocouple replacement will run about $110 to $125 when done as an additional repair. If the pilot assembly is replaced at the same time as the thermocouple it will usually run about $250. The entire process should take no more than an hour. Your cost of $535 is not out of line with what most people can expect to pay.

Answer 3

First of all get several estimates, get estimates!!!!
Furnace installation is just like car repairs, prices are all over the place.....make sure, absolutely make sure you get an 80 to 90% efficiency furnace....over the years you will save a load of money with an energy efficient model. Also get an air conditioner installed at the same time.....why you ask, because you will get a much better price to do a combo job that having a guy come out two years later to put in an air cond.....dont skimp on the ductwork either....your heating/cooling costs are the most expensive items your home will incur, except maybe for taxes. Figure around $4000 for the furance and air cond installed.....ductwork will probably be somewhat more.

Answer 4

do it yourself!! Buy one at a Sratch&dent place, buy your duct work, and have it !!