Furnace Replacement Cost in Ohio (2026)
A gas furnace replacement in Ohio runs $3,500 to $9,500 installed, and most quotes land between $4,500 and $7,000. Ohio sits slightly below the national average overall, with Columbus and Cleveland a little above the state figure and smaller markets below it.
At a glance
| Job priced | Gas furnace replacement |
| Full observed range | $3,500–9,500 |
| Where most quotes land | $4,500–7,000 |
| Independent sources triangulated | 2 |
Figures are triangulated from independent published sources for this state, restated to one scope: installed, before rebates, existing ductwork and venting assumed serviceable. The method and its limits are on our method page.
Where Ohio prices sit
Published 2026 data puts a standard Ohio gas furnace replacement between about $3,500 and $8,500, with many straightforward jobs near $5,500. Large metros, Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati, are typically 5 to 15 percent above smaller markets for the same equipment and scope. Strong contractor competition along the Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati corridor keeps pricing moderate compared with coastal states.
Furnace and AC together
Many Ohio homes have a furnace and central air installed at the same time, and both tend to reach the end of their life within a few years of each other. Published figures for a combined furnace and AC replacement in the Columbus metro run roughly $8,500 to $13,000. If both machines are over fifteen years old, get a price for the pair as well as the furnace alone; the per-machine cost is lower when the work is done in one visit.
Efficiency and venting
The choice between an 80 percent and a 95 percent or higher AFUE furnace drives most of the spread inside the range. High efficiency furnaces cost more and usually need new PVC venting and a condensate drain. In Ohio’s heating climate the fuel savings are meaningful over the life of the equipment, but ask for both options priced so you can see the difference. Gas utilities in Ohio have run rebates on high efficiency furnaces; check your utility’s current residential offers before you sign.
Permits
Most Ohio jurisdictions require a mechanical permit for furnace replacement, and cities including Columbus and Cleveland require an inspection after installation. That inspection checks gas connections, venting and combustion safety. It is worth the fee.
Check a quote
Before you accept the quote
Get the furnace model, BTU input and AFUE rating in writing. Ask whether removal of the old furnace, the permit and any venting changes are included. If you have a quote far below the others, check which of those it leaves out. Our guide to why quotes differ explains the usual gaps.
Price sources: Latest Cost Ohio furnace installation estimates 2026 and Ask Doss Ohio HVAC installation cost guide 2026. With two sources, treat this range as wider guidance and weight your own three quotes more heavily. Planning ranges, not quotes. Last reviewed October 2026.