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Whole-house fan unit with circular metal grille mounted in an attic ceiling seen from the hallway below, wood framing and insulation around it

Whole House Fan Installation Cost in 2026: What You Will Pay

Whole house fan installation costs $1,700 on average in 2026, typically $900 to $2,400 installed. Decode the attic-fan naming trap, the CFM sizing rule that drives quotes, and why missing attic vents add $300 to $650.

$900.00 – $2,400.00 per project

Reviewed 2026-10-13 · 67 sources cited

Modern smart thermostat with glowing display mounted on a living room wall while a technician adjusts the settings

Thermostat Installation Cost in 2026: What You Will Pay

Thermostat installation costs $250 on national average, typically $85 to $625 for a professionally installed unit including the device. Smart thermostats run $185 to $600 installed; a missing C-wire adds $30 to $300 for an adapter or new wiring.

$85.00 – $625.00 per project

Reviewed 2026-10-12 · 67 sources cited

New insulated flexible HVAC ductwork branching from a metal plenum in a residential attic

Ductwork Replacement Cost in 2026: Prices by House Size

Ductwork replacement costs $3,500 on national average, with most projects landing between $1,400 and $5,600. Installed prices run $25 to $55 per linear foot: flexible duct is cheapest at $10 to $25 per foot installed, while sheet metal runs $25 to $60 per foot. See 2026 prices by house size, duct type, and location.

$1,400.00 – $8,000.00 per project

Reviewed 2026-10-12 · 67 sources cited

Modern gas furnace in a basement utility room beside an outdoor heat pump condenser unit

Furnace vs Heat Pump Cost in 2026: Which Is Cheaper?

A whole-home heating replacement costs $8,000 on national average, typically $3,500 to $13,000 installed. A gas furnace runs $4,000 to $10,000 but needs a separate air conditioner; a heat pump at $5,500 to $12,000 heats and cools in one system.

$3,500.00 – $13,000.00 per project

Reviewed 2026-10-12 · 67 sources cited

New wall-mounted residential boiler with copper piping and gauges in a clean utility room

Boiler Installation Cost in 2026: Prices by Fuel Type

Boiler installation costs $5,800 on national average, typically $3,000 to $9,000 for the unit plus professional installation. Gas is the most common fuel; high-efficiency condensing models cost more upfront but cut winter fuel bills.

$3,000.00 – $9,000.00 per project

Reviewed 2026-10-11 · 67 sources cited

Hydronic radiant floor heating PEX tubing being installed across an insulated subfloor

Radiant Floor Heating Cost in 2026: Prices per Square Foot

Radiant floor heating costs $11 per square foot on national average installed, typically $6 to $20. Electric systems run $8 to $15 per sq ft; hydronic $7 to $17; a single room typically costs $1,500 to $6,400.

$6.00 – $20.00 per square foot

Reviewed 2026-10-11 · 67 sources cited

Wall-mounted ductless mini split indoor unit in a bright modern living room

Ductless Mini Split Installation Cost in 2026: Prices by Zone

Ductless mini split installation costs $5,000 on national average, with most projects landing between $2,500 and $15,000. Single-zone systems average $3,000 to $5,000 installed; multi-zone systems run $5,000 to $14,500 depending on the number of indoor units.

$2,500.00 – $15,000.00 per project

Reviewed 2026-10-11 · 67 sources cited

New outdoor central AC condenser unit on a concrete pad beside a home

Central AC Installation Cost in 2026: What You'll Pay

Central AC installation costs $6,000 on national average, with most projects landing between $5,000 and $12,000. A 3-ton system for an average-size home runs $5,000 to $9,150 installed; standard-efficiency units install for $3,800 to $7,500 while high-SEER systems run $6,000 to $12,000.

$3,500.00 – $14,000.00 per project

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · 67 sources cited

Technician cleaning an HVAC air duct vent with a vacuum hose

Air Duct Cleaning Cost in 2026: Price per Vent

Air duct cleaning costs $550 on national average, with most jobs between $300 and $700. Expect $25 to $50 per supply vent, or $0.15 to $0.40 per square foot. Mold or vermin remediation pushes the bill to $800 to $1,500+.

$200.00 – $1,500.00 per project

Reviewed 2026-10-10 · 67 sources cited

Outdoor heat pump condenser unit installed beside a home

Heat Pump Installation Cost in 2026: What You'll Pay

Heat pump installation costs $8,500 on national average, with most projects landing between $5,000 and $15,000. Single-zone mini-splits start near $2,000; ducted air-source systems run $5,000 to $15,000; geothermal reaches $15,000 to $35,000. Federal tax credits up to $2,000 can cut the bill substantially.

$2,000.00 – $35,000.00 per project

Reviewed 2026-10-10 · 67 sources cited

Technician installing a high-efficiency gas furnace in a basement

Furnace Installation Cost

Furnace installation costs $5,500 on national average, with most projects landing between $3,200 and $7,800. Gas furnaces, the most common type, run $3,800 to $10,000 installed (about $7,000 for a 1,600 to 2,000 sq ft home). Electric: $2,500 to $7,000. Oil: $4,000 to $10,000. Propane: $3,000 to $12,000.

$2,000.00 – $12,000.00 per project

Reviewed 2026-10-20 · 67 sources cited

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