Connecticut pricing

Furnace Replacement Cost Calculator — Connecticut

Estimate what a furnace replacement should cost by output, efficiency and venting work. Every figure below is already adjusted for Connecticut labor and material pricing.

Verified August 2026

Does furnace replacement cost cost more in Connecticut?

+19% versus the national baseline

Older housing stock means knob-and-tube, asbestos and undersized services surface constantly; budget for discovery work that newer-stock states rarely hit. Permit fees here run about 15% off the national average, and Homeowners may permit work on a single-family home they occupy

Estimated installed cost

$5,566 – $7,906

Furnace and labor
$5,712
Venting work
$0
Removal and permit
$613

Estimates only. Local pricing, site conditions and code requirements change the real number.

What changes the number in Connecticut

Local cost indexAbove the national baseline1.19x national
Permit fee index1.15x national
Code basisStatewide code appliesConnecticut State Building Code, based on the IRC
Owner-builder postureHomeowners may permit work on a single-family home they occupy
Largest marketsHartford, Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford

The formula

Cost = base unit cost x efficiency multiplier + venting + removal + permit

High-efficiency condensing furnaces (90%+ AFUE) need new PVC venting and a condensate drain, which is why the jump from 80% to 96% AFUE costs more than the equipment difference alone.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a new furnace installed?

Most homeowners pay $4,000 to $8,500 for a replacement gas furnace in 2026. Electric furnaces are cheaper to install but cost far more to run.

How long does a furnace last?

15 to 20 years for a gas furnace with annual service. Past year 15, repairs over about $1,500 usually favor replacement.

Sources

Sources & verification

Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.