Heating system installation

Heating system installation across the United States

A new heating system in the United States usually costs $2,500 to $7,500 including installation, and a heat pump installation runs from $4,000 to $10,000. A whole-home heat pump for a 1,500 to 2,500 square foot house is estimated at $17,000 to $23,000. These are approximate figures from sellers' websites and cost guides, October 2026. Describe your home and the system you want on BlaBlaPrice to get current prices.

Licenses and permits

Heating installers are licensed at state or local level, and the requirements range from plumbing licenses to gas fitter certifications and electrical licenses, depending on the work. HVAC license application and exam fees in the listings run from under $200 to over $700 by state, and one state listing requires four years of experience. Installing a system usually needs a permit, so ask who pulls it and whether venting changes are included in the price.

Season and the heating months

Winter in this country runs from December to February, the months when a heating system works hardest, so a new system should be in place before then. October gives you time to compare quotes and book an install date before the cold arrives. A heat pump also cools the home in summer, from June to August, which can matter in the warmer months.

What the quote should include

Give the heated area in square feet, the heat source you want, such as gas, electric or a heat pump, and the efficiency rating. Ask whether the price includes the permit, the pipe or duct layout and the venting work. One Washington listing gives $3,000 to $7,500 installed for a 96% AFUE furnace in a 2,000 square foot home, including labor, permit and venting changes, so ask for the same level of detail in your quotes.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the home and the system in your own words in a chat. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for missing details, such as the heated area and the scope of work, then looks through heating installers' websites and price lists in this country and shows the prices and businesses it found. Installers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. For related work, see Ventilation & air conditioning, or read how BlaBlaPrice works.