Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in Nashville (2026)
Average cost in Nashville
$8,500 – $22,000
$3 – $6 per sq ft
In Nashville, the average is $13,992 and most projects cost between $8,500 and $22,000, or about $3 – $6 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 9 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedCondenser, furnace/air handler, and coils
55%
Installation, testing, and old unit disposal
30%
Sealing, line sets, and minor modifications
12%
Metro Nashville mechanical and electrical fees
3%
Sales Tax at 7%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically 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.
🧮Estimate your project
LiveYour estimate in Nashville
Likely range $8,500 – $22,000
- Equipment55%$7,696
- Labor30%$4,198
- Ductwork & Materials12%$1,679
- Permits & Inspections3%$420
Furnace only
$13,992
AC only
$15,294
Furnace + AC
$21,808
Heat pump (full system)
$27,019
Calibrated to 9 researched sources for Nashville. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$13,016
Today
$13,992
Furnace/HVAC Replacement in Nashville is ↑ 7.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $976 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 Nashville
Verified providersTemp Control Heating & Air Conditioning
2214 Dortch Ave, Nashville, TN 37210, USA
696 reviews
Pioneer Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing
2525 Perimeter Pl Dr #122, Nashville, TN 37214, USA
6,503 reviews
Jewell Mechanical, LLC
1000 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37210, USA
814 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
Nashville pricing typically runs 10–15% higher than the state average due to a high-demand construction boom and a competitive labor market for NATE-certified technicians.
Homeowners can access TVA EnergyRight rebates ranging from $200 to $500 for qualifying high-efficiency heat pumps, in addition to federal 25C tax credits up to $2,000.
Nashville requires separate trade permits; mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits each have a $75 base fee, plus a building permit fee based on project valuation (e.g., ~$91 for a $12,000 project).
The shift to A2L refrigerants has increased equipment costs by approximately 10–15% because manufacturers had to redesign systems for lower flammability standards and technicians require specialized training.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
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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