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Colorado Springs, Colorado: HVAC Replacement Cost Calculator

Replacing an HVAC system in Colorado Springs typically runs $3,500 to $7,000 installed for a gas furnace, $4,000 to $7,500 for central air conditioning, and $7,500 to $13,000 when you replace both at the same time. Heat pumps land between $6,000 and $12,000, while a ductless mini-split system ranges from $3,500 to $10,000. Local labor runs about 10% above the national baseline, with HVAC technicians in the area earning around $34.29 per hour, which is a meaningful share of any quote you receive.

Worked example

Take a 1,900 sq ft two-story home in the Briargate area with a 20-year-old gas furnace and an outdoor AC condenser of the same vintage. Because both units are at end of life and the ductwork is already in place, the homeowner replaces them together as a matched system rather than staging the work over two seasons. A mid-efficiency furnace paired with a standard-efficiency AC, using the existing ducts and electrical, would land near the middle of the $7,500 to $13,000 combined range, around $9,500 to $10,500. Pushing to higher-efficiency equipment, adding a new line set, or working in a tight crawlspace would move the same job toward the $13,000 end.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to replace a furnace in Colorado Springs?

A gas furnace replacement in Colorado Springs generally costs $3,500 to $7,000 installed. Simple swaps in an accessible basement with existing venting sit near the low end, while high-efficiency condensing furnaces that require new PVC venting and a condensate drain push toward $7,000.

Do heat pumps work in Colorado Springs winters?

Colorado Springs sits in climate zone 5, so winters are cold enough that heat pump sizing and backup heat matter. Many homeowners here install a heat pump, priced at $6,000 to $12,000 installed, paired with a gas furnace as backup, which is why quotes often land in the upper half of that range.

Why are HVAC installation costs higher in Colorado Springs than the national average?

Local labor runs about 10% above the national baseline, with area HVAC technicians earning roughly $34.29 per hour. Labor is typically a third or more of an installed price, so that premium shows up directly in the $7,500 to $13,000 range for a full AC and furnace replacement.

Is a ductless mini-split cheaper than adding central air?

It can be. A ductless mini-split runs $3,500 to $10,000 in Colorado Springs depending on how many indoor heads you need, while central AC runs $4,000 to $7,500 but assumes usable ductwork already exists. For an older home with no ducts, a one- or two-zone mini-split is usually the lower-cost path.

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