HVAC
Heating: costs by job
Install, replace, repair and maintain costs for every heating job we track, with the trade required and how DIY-friendly each one is.
Verified August 2026
Cost comparison
Typical national figures for a standard single-family home.
| Furnace ReplacementTypical $5,400 · HVAC contractor · DIY 1/5 | $3,200 – $9,500 |
|---|---|
| Furnace InstallationTypical $5,400 · HVAC contractor · DIY 1/5 | $3,200 – $9,500 |
| Furnace MaintenanceTypical $648 · HVAC contractor · DIY 1/5 | $384 – $1,140 |
| Furnace RepairTypical $1,188 · HVAC contractor · DIY 1/5 | $704 – $2,090 |
| Heat Pump ReplacementTypical $7,800 · HVAC contractor · DIY 1/5 | $4,500 – $14,500 |
| Heat Pump InstallationTypical $7,800 · HVAC contractor · DIY 1/5 | $4,500 – $14,500 |
| Heat Pump MaintenanceTypical $936 · HVAC contractor · DIY 1/5 | $540 – $1,740 |
| Heat Pump RepairTypical $1,716 · HVAC contractor · DIY 1/5 | $990 – $3,190 |
| Boiler ReplacementTypical $7,600 · HVAC contractor · DIY 1/5 | $4,200 – $14,000 |
| Boiler InstallationTypical $7,600 · HVAC contractor · DIY 1/5 | $4,200 – $14,000 |
| Boiler MaintenanceTypical $912 · HVAC contractor · DIY 1/5 | $504 – $1,680 |
| Boiler RepairTypical $1,672 · HVAC contractor · DIY 1/5 | $924 – $3,080 |
| Baseboard Heater InstallationTypical $750 · Electrician · DIY 3/5 | $300 – $1,800 |
| Baseboard Heater ReplacementTypical $750 · Electrician · DIY 3/5 | $300 – $1,800 |
| Baseboard Heater RepairTypical $165 · Electrician · DIY 3/5 | $66 – $396 |
Furnace
Furnace ReplacementTypical $5,400 · Tier 1Furnace InstallationTypical $5,400 · Tier 1Furnace MaintenanceTypical $648 · Tier 2Furnace RepairTypical $1,188 · Tier 1
Variants: Gas · Electric · Oil · High-efficiency
Heat Pump
Heat Pump ReplacementTypical $7,800 · Tier 1Heat Pump InstallationTypical $7,800 · Tier 1Heat Pump MaintenanceTypical $936 · Tier 2Heat Pump RepairTypical $1,716 · Tier 1
Variants: Air source · Ground source · Dual fuel