TL;DR: A new furnace in Northwest Arkansas typically runs $4k–$8k depending on size, efficiency, and fuel type. Franklin offers free in-home replacement quotes with honest repair-vs.-replace advice and flat-rate pricing.
Tips for saving money on your furnace replacement
Although not as expensive as an A/C, installing a new furnace is still a large investment. The good news is that it’s an investment you can save a substantial amount of money on, if you do it right. Here are some no-brainer ways to save:
1. Get all the utility rebates you can. If you have Black Hills Energy, you can get $400 in rebates for installing an energy efficient furnace. Read up on the details here or use our rebate calculator to get a quick idea of how much you may be eligible for.
2. Think hard on repair vs replacement. A lot of people get stuck in the nasty predicament of having to choose between an expensive repair for an aging furnace and making an even larger investment in a new unit. The most important thing to consider is the age of your furnace. The average furnace in the United States lasts 22 years according to the U.S. Department of Energy — so if your furnace is anywhere close to that age, replacement is probably something you should think hard about.
3. Consider getting multiple quotes. If you don’t feel good about the first quote you got, get another (or two). On the exact same equipment, NWA homeowners regularly see quotes swing thousands — quotes are free, so the only cost is an hour of your time. If you’ve already got one and it feels off, we’ll come out for a free second opinion, no obligation to switch. (We also wrote up a real breakdown of NWA replacement costs with actual quotes and post-install utility bills if you want to see the math.)
How Franklin installs a furnace
Most replacements are a single-day job, but the difference between a furnace that lasts 22 years and one that limps to 12 is what happens during that day. Every Franklin install runs through 30+ commissioning checks — gas pressure, airflow, static pressure, electrical, venting, condensate, and more — before we leave. Shortly after the install, a second technician returns for a QA visit to verify the work was done to our standards and catch anything the install team might have missed. We pull the permit in advance, lay protective floor covering on day-of, haul away your old equipment, and coordinate the city inspection on your behalf.