A new HVAC system, installed by a licensed local contractor
A new HVAC system is one call away from a licensed local contractor. The call routes to a licensed pro in your area for an in-home estimate on a replacement, a first-time install, or a fuel conversion.
AC, furnace, heat pump, ductless, or boiler — one number reaches an installer for all of them.
A load calculation sizes the system to your home — not a match to the old unit's rating.
You get a price before any work — decided in your home, not over the phone.
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Call, no cost
One call routes to a licensed local contractor. You describe the home and the system you have now.
- STEP 02
In-home sizing
The pro inspects placement, ductwork, and electrical, and runs a load calculation to size the system.
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Written quote
You get an itemised, fixed price before any work — equipment, ductwork, permits, labour, and warranty.
- STEP 04
Install & register
Removal, matched install, permits pulled, a full test, inspection passed, and the warranty registered.
Start with your ZIP — reach a licensed local contractor
Enter your ZIP and we'll route your call to a licensed pro in your area for an in-home sizing and a written quote. Calling is free, 24/7.
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Four signs it's replacement season
Four signals point to a new system: the equipment is past 15 years, a repair tops a third of a new system, energy bills keep climbing, or it can't keep up on peak days. Any one usually means the money is better spent on a replacement than one more fix.
It's past 15 years
Air conditioners last about 15 years; furnaces and heat pumps 15–20. Past that, efficiency slips and parts get scarce.
A repair tops a third of a new system
When one fix approaches a third of replacement, the money usually favors replacing — especially on an older unit.
Energy bills keep climbing
A system losing efficiency costs more every season to run the same house. A modern unit can claw that back.
It can't keep up
Hot and cold rooms, long run times, or a system that never reaches the setpoint on peak days points to a unit at the end of its life or the wrong size.
Not sure yet? The repair-or-replace guide runs the math with your unit's age and repair cost.
Installation by system
One call reaches a licensed installer for any system — a full replacement, a first-time install, or a conversion like a furnace to a heat pump. Pick your system for the detail, sizing, and cost specific to it.
AC installation
Replacing or installing central air — sizing, SEER2, and what the swap involves.
AC installation →Furnace replacement
New gas, electric, or oil furnaces — AFUE, fuel type, and the install.
Furnace replacement →Heat pump installation
One system that heats and cools, plus the rebates that offset it.
Heat pump installation →Mini split installation
Ductless, zone-by-zone comfort for homes without ducts or with new additions.
Mini split installation →Boiler replacement
Steam, hot-water, and combi boilers for radiator and baseboard homes.
Boiler replacement →New system cost
What it all costs — by system type, with the honest quote breakdown.
New system cost →What a real installation covers
A professional installation runs through seven stages, from the first sizing to the final test — typically a one-day job for a straightforward swap, longer with ductwork or a fuel conversion. The low quotes are usually low because they skip one of these.
| Step | What it is | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Site evaluation & sizing | Placement, ductwork, and electrical checked, and a load calculation runs so the system is sized to your home | 1Planning |
| Permit acquisition | The licensed contractor pulls the mechanical, electrical, and gas permits so the job meets local code | 1Planning |
| Old system removal | The old equipment is removed and responsibly disposed of | 2Removal |
| New equipment install | The new furnace, AC, or heat pump is set, mounted, and connected | 3Install |
| Ductwork | The system is tied into your ducts and sealed for efficiency — duct repair is often a separate line | 3Install |
| Electrical & controls | Wiring, the disconnect, and the thermostat are connected and configured | 3Install |
| Test & hand off | Leak check, refrigerant charge, safety checks, inspection passed, and the warranty registered | 4Commissioning |
We connect you to a licensed local contractor; the contractor sizes, installs, permits, and warranties the system. We never install anything ourselves, and we say so plainly. The visit is walked through on what to expect from a service call.
What drives the price — and what lowers it
Most full replacements run $7,500–$15,500 installed, with the wider range $5,000–$28,000 by system type and efficiency. System type, efficiency rating, and the state of your ductwork move it most.
High-efficiency HVAC credit — expired Dec 31, 2025 (per ENERGY STAR / IRS). No longer applies.
State energy-office, utility, and manufacturer rebates still run — heat pumps carry the most — and vary by ZIP code. The full breakdown by system, the quote anatomy, and the current incentive picture are on new system cost.
Where we route calls
Calls route to licensed local contractors across the United States. Enter a ZIP in the coverage check above and we'll confirm the nearest routed pro; if your exact area isn't matched, the call still connects nationwide.
One call routes you to a licensed local contractor for an in-home estimate on a new system.
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Questions homeowners ask first
How much does a new HVAC system cost?
Most full replacements run $7,500–$15,500 installed, with the wider range $5,000–$28,000 by system type and efficiency. The full breakdown, by system, is on our new-system cost page — and the exact figure is a quote from the contractor after they size your home.
How long does HVAC installation take?
A like-for-like swap is usually one day, four to eight hours. Adding or replacing ductwork, or converting fuel types, runs two to three days, plus permit inspection.
Should I replace the AC and furnace together?
If both are near the end of their life, replacing them together usually costs less than two visits and keeps the indoor and outdoor units matched for efficiency. A new AC on an old blower can waste the efficiency you paid for.
Is a permit required to replace an HVAC system?
In almost all areas, yes — HVAC replacement is permitted and inspected work. A licensed contractor pulls the permit and schedules the inspection as part of the job; that's one reason licensed installation matters.
Can I finance a new HVAC system?
Commonly, yes. Many contractors offer payment plans that spread a five-figure system over years, and qualifying high-efficiency equipment may still earn a state or utility rebate on top — the federal 25C tax credit applied through the end of 2025 and has since expired.