How Much Does Central Heating Cost?
Central Heating Prices
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Installing central heating is common in new construction homes and may also be considered in older homes, especially in colder climates. It works by moving air heated in one location (usually the basement or attic) to the other rooms. Central heating includes many perks including better temperature control and energy efficiency.
Central Heating Costs
The price can vary greatly according to ease of accessibility. If your basement or attic is hard to get to (to install the new furnace), or if you only have a crawl space, expect to pay more in labor costs. In general the price will be $6,000-$8,000 for a new furnace in a home with pre-existing duct work.
In a new home or one being renovated, where walls are exposed, for the installation of everything (furnace and duct work) the price will be about $10,000 to $14,000.
Central heating parts include a new gas-powered furnace, duct work, an exhaust port for the furnace and registers (the vents through which heat passes into a room). Also included is the removal and disposal of the old furnace, and all applicable labor costs.
Multiple heating zones (areas of the home heated independently of each other) will cost the homeowner anywhere from $500-$2000.
Custom thermostats, such as programmable or touch screen, will cost about $250 apiece.
Central heating problems, while virtually non-existent, can arise when only one room needs heat but other, unoccupied rooms also receive it. This will result in considerable heat and money waste. In buildings that require isolated or zone-specific heating, it may be wise to consider a non-central heating system.
One of the greatest aspects of central heating systems is improved energy efficiency over traditional, local heaters. Gas-powered heating is 85-97% efficient, which can save homeowners up to 40% on home heating costs compared to traditional boilers.
New intelligent-controls can be installed on new central heating systems so that homes are warm when they should be and cooler when they don’t need to be.
Customers installing new central heating systems may qualify for a tax credit from the federal government. Speak to a local contractor or visit the Department of Energy on the web to find out more.
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