Furnace installation in Redding, CA
Redding is known for heat, but winter brings frost and cold nights, and a furnace that fails in December needs a fast answer. A new gas furnace in Redding typically costs about $4,300 to $6,100 installed for common 60,000 to 100,000 BTU sizes.
We size it to your home, handle the permit and tell you honestly when a heat pump or a dual fuel system would serve you better. Emergency service is available 24/7.
The price in plain numbers
Average installed prices in Redding from our pricing guide are about $4,300 for a 60,000 BTU furnace, $5,100 for 80,000 BTU and $6,100 for 100,000 BTU. See the furnace installation pricing guide.
| Furnace size | Typical home size | Average installed |
|---|---|---|
| 60,000 BTU | Smaller homes | $4,300 |
| 80,000 BTU | Most single story homes | $5,100 |
| 100,000 BTU | Larger and two story homes | $6,100 |
Examples of our work
Signs it is time for a new furnace
- The furnace is 15 or more years old.
- A technician found a cracked heat exchanger, which makes the furnace unsafe to run.
- It needs repeated repairs.
- Heating bills are rising or some rooms stay cold.
- Your air conditioner is also old, and you want to deal with both at once.
A furnace for Redding winters
Redding winters are cold enough for frost and for steady furnace use, but short compared with the mountain West. That makes a mid efficiency condensing furnace the usual best value, and a modulating model worth it mainly for comfort and quiet.
We run the numbers on your own gas use before we recommend a tier.
Many older Redding homes have furnaces in attics or crawlspaces with ducts that run through cold spaces. We check access, venting and the condensate drain before we quote, so a tight install does not become a surprise charge.
Efficiency levels and cost
| AFUE rating | Tier | Added to base price |
|---|---|---|
| 80 percent | Standard efficiency | Base price |
| 90 to 92 percent | Mid efficiency condensing | Add $400 to $900 |
| 95 to 96 percent | High efficiency | Add $900 to $1,800 |
| 97 to 98 percent or more | Premium modulating | Add $2,200 to $4,000 |
Furnace, heat pump or both?
A heat pump heats and cools from one system, and Redding Electric Utility has listed a heat pump rebate. A dual fuel system pairs a heat pump with a gas furnace as backup for the coldest nights.
See heat pump installation in Redding. We give you the numbers for each, and we are honest when a straight furnace is the better fit.
What a good installation includes
- A load calculation that sizes the furnace to your home.
- Venting that matches the furnace type.
- A gas line pressure test and leak check.
- Return air and duct connections checked.
- A carbon monoxide detector check. See the CPSC guide.
- The permit and a final combustion check.
How an installation works
- We look at your home. The current equipment, ducts, panel and where the unit sits.
- We size and select, and explain the efficiency options.
- You get options and prices in writing before work begins.
- We pull the permit and install.
- We test everything and walk you through it.
What moves the price of a Redding furnace job
- Furnace location, such as an attic or crawlspace, and the access it needs.
- Standard, condensing or modulating equipment.
- Venting and the condensate drain for condensing models.
- Duct condition in cold spaces.
- Whether you want a dual fuel system instead.
Each of these shows up in your estimate.
Questions worth asking any Redding contractor
- How did you size the furnace for my home?
- Is the vent and drain included in the price?
- What will you do about ducts that run through cold spaces?
- Should I consider a heat pump or dual fuel instead?
- What does the warranty cover?
Where we serve
We serve Redding, Anderson, Shasta Lake, Cottonwood and Palo Cedro. See furnace repair in Redding, AC repair in Redding and HVAC in Redding.
Brands we service
We repair and install all major brands. Each brand page lists the models we install, the problems we see most and what the warranty typically covers. See how we match a technician to your brand.
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Common questions
How much does a new furnace cost in Redding, CA?
Average installed prices in our guide are about $4,300 for 60,000 BTU, $5,100 for 80,000 BTU and $6,100 for 100,000 BTU.
Is a high efficiency furnace worth it in Redding?
A mid efficiency model is often the best value. A top tier takes longer to pay back in a short winter.
Can a heat pump replace my furnace?
Often, with backup heat for the coldest nights. We compare the costs for your home.
Do I need a permit?
In most cases yes. We handle it.
Talk to a person
Call any hour for emergency service, or reach us during business hours for a visit or a quote.