Quick Answer

Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in Dallas (2026)

Average cost in Dallas

$10,897avg

$5,500 – $18,500

$3 – $7 per sq ft

In Dallas, the average is $10,897 and most projects cost between $5,500 and $18,500, or about $3 – $7 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 12 sources.

+4.5% YoY
12 sources
Updated 1 months ago
DFW Metroplex

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Equipment & Materials

SEER2 compliant unit, coils, and refrigerant

$3,025 – $10,175

55%

Labor

Licensed installation and testing

$1,925 – $6,475

35%

Permits & Inspections

City of Dallas mechanical permits

$150 – $250

2%

Disposal & Miscellaneous

Old unit haul-away and shop supplies

$400 – $1,600

8%

🧾Sales Tax (6.25%) — Texas
Base cost + $681 tax$11,578

Sales Tax at 6.25%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Furnace or AC unit
  • Thermostat
  • Basic ductwork connections
  • Refrigerant
  • Labor & installation
  • Old unit disposal

Typically Excludes

  • Full ductwork replacement
  • Zoning systems
  • Smart home integration
  • Permits & inspections
  • Humidifier or air purifier

Based on a standard 2,000 sq ft home with existing ductwork.

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Ductwork

Your estimate in Dallas

$10,897

Likely range $5,500 – $18,499

  • Equipment & Materials55%$5,993
  • Labor35%$3,814
  • Permits & Inspections2%$218
  • Disposal & Miscellaneous8%$872

Furnace only

$10,897

AC only

$11,912

Furnace + AC

$16,985

Heat pump (full system)

$21,043

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Calibrated to 12 researched sources for Dallas. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$10,428

Today

$10,897

Furnace/HVAC Replacement in Dallas is ↑ 4.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $469 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top HVAC Replace Contractors in Dallas

Verified providers
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Alpha Heating & Cooling

1910 Pacific Ave Ste 12000, Dallas, TX 75201, USA

5.0
★★★★★

163 reviews

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Texas AirZone LLC

10763 Mapleridge Dr, Dallas, TX 75238, USA

4.9
★★★★½

902 reviews

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Quality 1 Energy Systems Heating & Air Conditioning

10870 Plano Rd C, Dallas, TX 75238, USA

4.9
★★★★½

401 reviews

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Serveway Heating and Air Conditioning

10120 Cayuga Dr Ste 107, Dallas, TX 75228, USA

4.9
★★★★½

374 reviews

🔨

Cozy - D Heating & A/C LLC

117 Elston Dr, Dallas, TX 75232, USA

4.9
★★★★½

534 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

❓Common Questions

Dallas is in Climate Zone 3A, requiring larger 3-5 ton systems compared to the 2-3 ton national norm. Local costs run 10-15% higher due to extreme summer demand and the need for high-efficiency SEER2 equipment to handle 100°F+ days.

As of 2026, all new installations must meet SEER2 standards (minimum 14.3 SEER2 for the South region) and utilize newer refrigerants like R-32 or R-454B, which has added approximately $500-$1,000 to the base equipment cost.

Yes, the Oncor Home Energy Efficiency program offers rebates between $400 and $600 for qualifying high-efficiency systems. Additionally, federal tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act can provide up to $2,000 for heat pump installations.

The City of Dallas requires a mechanical permit for all replacements, typically starting at a $50 minimum but averaging $167 for standard residential projects when including administrative and inspection fees.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 1 months ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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