HVAC Cost Guide for Licking County, Ohio (2026)

Typical price ranges for furnace, air conditioner and heat pump repairs and replacements in Newark and the surrounding area, and what moves a quote up or down.

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How to use these numbers

These are typical ranges for Licking County homes in 2026, including parts and labor. Your price depends on the specific equipment, how accessible it is, and what we find once we are looking at it. We always give you the price before any work begins, and replacement estimates are free and in writing.

From the field

The question we get most is "what does a new furnace cost?" The honest answer is that the furnace is only part of it. Venting, gas line, ductwork and the permit are where two quotes for the "same" furnace can end up two thousand dollars apart. We list everything that is included so you can compare fairly.

Furnace repair costs

Furnace repair	Typical cost
Service call / diagnostic	$75 – $125
Flame sensor cleaning or replacement	$90 – $180
Hot surface igniter	$150 – $300
Pressure switch	$150 – $325
Condensate trap or drain repair	$125 – $275
Blower capacitor	$130 – $260
Inducer motor	$400 – $800
Control board	$300 – $650
Blower motor	$450 – $900
Gas valve	$350 – $700

For what these parts do and how we diagnose them, see furnace repair. For the checks you can make yourself first, see furnace not working.

Furnace replacement costs

New furnace	Installed cost
80% efficiency gas furnace, installed	$2,800 – $4,000
95%+ efficiency gas furnace, installed	$3,500 – $5,500
Two-stage or variable-speed upgrade	Add $600 – $1,800
Electric furnace, installed	$2,000 – $3,800
Propane furnace, installed	$3,300 – $5,800
Furnace and central AC together	$7,000 – $13,000

Venting changes, new return ductwork or a gas line upgrade can add to these ranges. Read more on furnace replacement.

Air conditioner repair costs

AC repair	Typical cost
Capacitor	$130 – $300
Contactor	$120 – $260
Condensate drain clearing	$100 – $200
Outdoor coil cleaning	$120 – $250
Outdoor fan motor	$350 – $650
Refrigerant leak search and repair	$300 – $900+
Refrigerant charge (R-410A), per visit	$250 – $600
Compressor replacement	$1,500 – $2,800

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Air conditioner replacement costs

New central AC	Installed cost
2-ton central AC (smaller homes)	$3,800 – $5,000
3-ton central AC	$4,200 – $6,000
4-ton central AC	$4,800 – $7,000
5-ton central AC	$5,500 – $7,500
High-efficiency or variable-speed upgrade	Add $800 – $2,500

Prices include a matching indoor coil. A new line set or pad adds cost when the old one cannot be reused. See AC replacement.

Heat pump and mini-split costs

Heat pumps	Typical cost
Heat pump repair (common repairs)	$150 – $700
Reversing valve replacement	$600 – $1,200
Ducted air-source heat pump, installed	$5,000 – $9,000
Cold-climate heat pump, installed	$7,000 – $12,000
Dual-fuel system (heat pump + new gas furnace)	$7,000 – $12,000
Single-zone ductless mini-split	$3,000 – $5,500
Multi-zone mini-split (2–4 heads)	$6,000 – $13,000

More on each option: heat pumps and ductless mini-splits.

Maintenance costs

Maintenance	Typical cost
Furnace tune-up	$90 – $180
AC tune-up	$90 – $180
Heat pump tune-up	$110 – $200

A tune-up is the cheapest way to avoid the most expensive call of the year. See tune-ups and maintenance.

What pushes a price up or down

Access. A furnace in an open basement is quicker to replace than one in a crawl space, attic or tight closet.
Venting. Switching from a chimney to PVC venting, or relining a chimney for an 80% furnace, adds time and material.
Ductwork. Undersized returns and leaky ducts are common, and fixing them during a replacement is money well spent.
Electrical. Some heat pumps and high-efficiency systems need a new circuit or disconnect.
Timing. After-hours emergency visits cost more than scheduled weekday service.
Equipment tier. Two-stage and variable-speed equipment costs more and delivers quieter, more even comfort.

From the field

In rural parts of the county on propane, the furnace price is only half the math. Propane costs more per unit of heat than natural gas, so the efficiency of the new furnace, or whether a heat pump makes sense, has a bigger effect on what you pay every winter.

Questions we hear

HVAC cost questions

How much does a new furnace cost in Licking County?

Most gas furnace replacements run about $2,800 to $5,500 installed, depending on efficiency, size and venting. Propane furnaces run a little higher.

How much does it cost to replace a furnace and AC together?

A combined replacement typically runs about $7,000 to $13,000, and doing both at once usually costs less in labor than two separate jobs.

What does a service call cost?

A standard diagnostic visit runs about $75 to $125. After-hours emergency visits cost more, and we tell you that fee before we dispatch.

Are HVAC prices higher in winter?

The equipment price does not change much by season, but scheduling is tighter during cold snaps. If your system is still running, the fall before the first hard freeze is the easiest time to replace it.

Do you offer financing?

Financing is available on replacements through equipment manufacturers and lending partners, subject to approval. Ask when we give you your written estimate.

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