What does a furnace repair cost?
HomeAdvisor, updated June 20, 2026, says furnace repair costs average $318, with a normal range of $133 to $505. The wider range on that page is $64 to $1,475. Those figures are national, not a bid. Ask the company for a written price for your furnace.
HomeAdvisor, updated June 20, 2026, says furnace repair costs average $318, with a normal range of $133 to $505. The wider range is $64 to $1,475. Those figures are national, not a bid. Ask the company for a written price for your furnace.
What to do when the furnace is not working is the safety order before anyone opens the unit. Each city page has its own permit rules and utility rebates: Duluth, Rochester, Sioux Falls, and Cedar Rapids.
When a repair is also a safety problem
The EPA lists worn or poorly adjusted furnaces, and a flue that is blocked, disconnected, or leaking, among carbon monoxide sources. If you smell gas or a carbon monoxide alarm is sounding, leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 from outside.
ENERGY STAR says to consider replacing a furnace or boiler that is more than 15 years old, and that an ENERGY STAR furnace is 15% more efficient than a conventional furnace. Furnace rebates in 2026 lists the utility programs.
Sources
- HomeAdvisor: furnace repair cost, updated June 20, 2026homeadvisor.com
- EPA: Carbon Monoxide's Impact on Indoor Air Qualityepa.gov
- MidAmerican Energy: natural gas safetymidamericanenergy.com
- Minnesota Energy Resources: Natural gas safety basicsminnesotaenergyresources.com
- ENERGY STAR: When is it time to replace?energystar.gov
- CPSC: Carbon Monoxide Questions and Answerscpsc.gov
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Ask for a call about the furnace.
If you smell gas or a carbon monoxide alarm is sounding, leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 from outside. Asking for a call does not hire a company.