Home Repair Decoded

Furnace Replacement Cost in Connecticut

$3,050 – $8,800We estimate furnace replacement in Connecticut at $3,050 to $8,800 for a gas furnace on existing ductwork and gas line. The national estimate is $2,950 to $8,350. Connecticut HVAC technician pay is 26% above the national median, ranking 5 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$2,500$6,500
Labor hours (our assumption)614
Billed labor rate per hour$92$166
Estimated total$3,050$8,800

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Connecticut median wage from BLS (2025, $36.83 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate

What our assumptions are based on

ItemSourced figureBasisSource
Parts$1,249 – $1,835Budget Heating listed prices for 20 gas furnaces, all 80% AFUE, 40,000 to 135,000 BTU. No 90%+ AFUE models were on this list.Budget Heating

What other publishers report

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
This Old House$3,800$10,000Gas furnace installed. Page dated June 2026.
Today's Homeowner$3,300$7,800Gas furnace replacement installed. Page dated September 2025.
Bob Vila$3,800$10,000Gas furnace installed. Page dated April 2024.

Who can legally do this in Connecticut

People doing HVAC and heating work must have the appropriate Connecticut license, in addition to any home improvement registration.

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Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Massachusetts$37.16$3,050$8,850
New York$35.78$3,050$8,750
Rhode Island$32.39$3,000$8,550

Other HVAC technician jobs in Connecticut

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Sources

General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.