Every Price, Published. That’s the Whole Page.
Most HVAC companies make you book a sales visit to hear a number. We publish ours. The table below is the same price sheet we quote from — diagnostics, repairs, tune-ups, and full installations — so you can do your math before anyone rings your doorbell. Prices are 2026 rates for the west Denver metro and foothills.
If a price on this page and a price we quote you ever disagree, you get the lower one. That’s the point of publishing.
2026 Price Sheet
| Service | Published Price (2026) | Typical Time |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Repair | $89 diagnostic; most repairs $165-$750 | 1-3 hours typical |
| Furnace Replacement | $4,500-$9,500 typical before rebates; Xcel rebates apply | 1 day install, most homes |
| AC Repair | $89 diagnostic; most repairs $185-$850 | 1-3 hours typical |
| AC Installation | $4,200-$11,000 typical; Xcel + federal rebates apply | 1 day install |
| Heat Pump Installation | $8,500-$17,500 typical; $2,500-$11,500 after rebates | 1-2 days install |
| HVAC Maintenance & Tune-Up | $129 single visit; $229/year annual plan (spring + fall) | 60-90 minutes per system |
| Ductless Mini-Split Installation | $3,500-$5,500 single zone; $5,500-$11,000 multi-zone | 1-2 days install |
| 24/7 Emergency HVAC | $149 after-hours diagnostic; repairs at standard rates | Same-day response |
What These Prices Include
- Diagnostics ($89, $149 after-hours) — a real diagnosis with the findings explained, credited toward the repair if you proceed
- Repairs — flat-rate, approved by you before work starts; no hourly meter running while a tech hunts for a part
- Installations — equipment, labor, permit, disposal, startup combustion verification, and a Manual J load calculation corrected for your elevation
- Rebate paperwork — Xcel, federal 25C, and Colorado state forms prepared and filed for you on qualifying installs
Why the Install Ranges Are Wide
A furnace replacement in a 1,200 sq ft ranch with healthy ductwork sits at the bottom of its range; a 3,000 sq ft two-story that needs return-air corrections and a chimney liner sits near the top. The full breakdowns, line item by line item, are in our cost guides: furnace replacement, AC installation, and heat pumps after rebates. Mountain homes at elevation carry their own math — see altitude and HVAC in Colorado.
How to Compare Us Against Another Quote
Ask the other company for the model number, the sizing method, and whether permit and disposal are included. If their number is lower than ours, make sure it’s for the same job — our guide to reading an HVAC quote shows the places lowball bids hide their gaps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer financing on HVAC installations?
Yes — we work with several financing providers for HVAC installations. Most homeowners qualify for 0% promotional financing for 12-24 months, or fixed-rate longer-term financing (5-10 years) on larger projects like heat pump or whole-home installations.
Typical financing options available
- 0% promotional financing — 12, 18, or 24 months. Pay it off within the term, no interest.
- Fixed-rate installments — 5-10 year terms at competitive rates for larger projects
- Reduced-rate financing — special promos sometimes available on heat pump installs
- Combined with rebates — Xcel and Colorado state rebates can be applied to financed amounts
How to Stack Rebates with Financing
The smart play on a heat pump or high-efficiency system is to finance the install at 0% for 12-18 months, then apply your Xcel rebate check and Colorado state credit directly to the principal once they land. By the time the promo period ends, you’ve often paid off a meaningful chunk of the loan with rebate money. (Note: this no longer includes a federal tax credit — 25C expired December 31, 2025.) This is what most of our customers do.
What you need to qualify
- Standard credit application (soft pull, doesn’t affect score)
- Decision typically same-day, often within minutes
- Most installations under $15,000 are approved without issue for homeowners with average or better credit
We don’t push financing — we offer it because it makes good projects accessible. Cash is always welcome too, and we’ve never charged a “cash discount” or “credit card surcharge.” Our pricing is our pricing.
Ask about financing at quote time and we’ll walk you through current options. Request a quote →
What HVAC rebates are available in Colorado?
2026 is the year the rebate picture changed. Two programs are genuinely active, one is being cut on a hard date, and two others that used to show up in these answers are gone. We file the paperwork on every install we do — but it helps to know what’s real before you budget around it. Full live status: our rebate tracker.
Active now — but Xcel is cut October 1
1. Xcel Energy Heat Pump Rebates (dropping ~1/3 on Oct 1, 2026)
- $2,250 per heating ton on cold-climate heat pumps through September 30 — drops to $1,500/ton after
- $900 per cooling ton on standard heat pumps through September 30 — drops to $600/ton after
- Gas-heating customers switching to a heat pump get a 3× bonus multiplier today, falling to 2× on October 1
- To lock today’s rate: installed and invoiced by Sept 30, application filed by Oct 15
2. Colorado State Heat Pump Tax Credit — active, no announced end date
- $1,000 for air-source heat pumps in 2026 (a scheduled step-down from $1,500 in 2024 and $1,250 in 2025)
- $2,000 for ground-source (geothermal) heat pumps; $250 for heat pump water heaters
- Claimed by our contractor registration and passed to you as a line-item discount — no income limits
3. Power Ahead Colorado — active, funding-limited
- $1,500 for cold-climate certified heat pumps in the Denver metro
- Opened June 29, 2026; these pools historically close early once committed
No longer available for a 2026 install
- Federal 25C tax credit (was up to $2,000 heat pump / $600 furnace or AC) — expired December 31, 2025
- HEAR / HEEHRA income-qualified rebate (was up to $8,000) — closed for the entire Front Range (our whole service area) on April 28, 2026; still open in Region 2 outside the Front Range
Total typical: ~$7,750 on a 3-ton cold-climate install (before Oct 1) — the honest number, with nothing in it that’s already expired.
Important notes
- Rebate amounts and deadlines move — this reflects programs verified as of the date on our tracker
- Not every piece of equipment qualifies — confirm before purchase
- If a quote you’re holding still lists the federal credit or HEAR/HEEHRA for a 2026 Front Range install, ask for the price with zero rebates — that’s the number that matters
We confirm exactly which incentives you qualify for at quote time and handle every filing. Request a free quote →
What size HVAC system do I need for my Colorado home?
Sizing an HVAC system in Colorado requires a Manual J load calculation — not a rule-of-thumb based on square footage. Altitude reduces combustion efficiency and air density meaningfully above 5,000 feet, which changes the math from sea-level guidelines.
Why Colorado sizing is different
- Altitude derate — combustion efficiency drops ~4% per 1,000 feet of elevation. A nameplate 80,000 BTU furnace in Denver is closer to 70,000 BTU in real output.
- Aggressive design temperatures — Denver winter design temp is around 1°F; Evergreen is closer to -10°F. Far colder than national averages.
- Big diurnal swings — 40°F overnight swings stress equipment differently than steady climates.
- Dry air changes humidity and infiltration calculations.
- Mixed housing stock — 1950s ranches in Wheat Ridge have radically different envelopes than 2020 builds in West Arvada.
Rough sizing guidelines (Manual J still required)
| Home Size | Furnace (BTU) | AC (Tons) |
|---|---|---|
| 1,200-1,800 sq ft | 60,000-80,000 | 2-2.5 |
| 1,800-2,500 sq ft | 80,000-100,000 | 2.5-3 |
| 2,500-3,500 sq ft | 100,000-120,000 | 3-3.5 |
| 3,500-5,000 sq ft | 120,000-140,000+ | 3.5-5 |
Don’t Trust Rule-of-Thumb Sizing
The biggest mistake we see — across the entire Front Range — is contractors sizing furnaces and AC units based on square footage alone. This produces oversized systems that short-cycle, fail to dehumidify properly, and wear out in 8-12 years instead of 15-20. We perform a free Manual J on every install quote.
What Manual J considers
- Square footage and ceiling heights
- Window count, orientation, glass type
- Wall, attic, and basement insulation R-values
- Air infiltration rate (ACH50 if known)
- Internal heat gains (people, appliances)
- Local outdoor design conditions
- Ductwork condition and capacity
When should I replace my AC instead of repairing it?
The traditional rule is the “5,000 rule”: multiply the repair cost by the age of the unit in years. If the result is over 5,000, replacement is usually the smarter spend. A $600 repair on a 10-year-old unit ($6,000) leans toward replacement; the same repair on a 4-year-old unit ($2,400) does not.
Strong replacement signals (almost always replace)
- R-22 refrigerant (Freon) — banned in the U.S. since 2020. Recharges cost $800+ when refrigerant is even available.
- Failed compressor — typically $1,800-$2,800 in a 10+ year old unit; a new system makes more sense
- System over 15 years old with any meaningful repair
- Multiple major repairs in the last 24 months — the system is telling you something
The decision in one table
Repair
- Under 10 years old
- Repair under $500
- R-410A or newer refrigerant
- SEER 14 or higher
- First major repair
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- 10-15 years old
- $500-$1,200 repair
- Energy bills creeping up
- Consider heat pump for rebates
Replace
- 15+ years old
- R-22 system
- Compressor failure
- Repair over $1,500
Modern 16+ SEER2 units cut summer electric costs 30-50% versus a 2010-era 13 SEER unit. Combined with a current Xcel rebate (confirmed at quote time), the payback on a replacement is often 4-6 years.
We’ll quote both repair and replacement honestly so you can make an informed call. See AC installation options →
Why do HVAC quotes vary so much between contractors?
Most “cheap” HVAC quotes are cheap because they’re skipping steps — improper sizing, no commissioning, lower-tier equipment, no permits, or undocumented work. The price differences between honest contractors and corner-cutting contractors are real and meaningful.
Why two quotes can differ by $3,000-$5,000
- Sizing methodology — Manual J vs. rule-of-thumb (proper sizing takes 2-3 hours and many contractors skip it)
- Equipment tier — entry-level Goodman vs. mid-tier Carrier vs. premium Lennox
- Installation standards — vacuum and proper refrigerant charge, or skip both?
- Permitting — pulled and inspected, or “we’ll skip the permit to save you the fee”?
- Warranty — lifetime workmanship vs. 1-year limited
- Disposal and recycling — properly recovered refrigerant, or vented to the atmosphere?
- Rebate filing — handled for you, or “you submit those yourself”?
Red Flags in Cheap Quotes
- “We don’t need to come measure” — they’re not doing Manual J
- “We’ll skip the permit to save you a few hundred” — illegal and voids warranty on resale
- “Cash discount if you decide today” — high-pressure sales tactic
- No written breakdown of equipment, labor, and rebates
- Can’t tell you the EPA 608 number of the tech doing the work
What an honest HVAC quote includes
- Manual J load calculation results
- Specific equipment model numbers (so you can verify rebate eligibility and reviews)
- Breakdown of labor, materials, and equipment
- All applicable rebates and tax credits identified
- Permit cost identified (and pulled by the contractor)
- Written warranty terms — workmanship and parts
- Timeline and disposal/recycling commitment
We give you everything above on every quote. If you’re getting multiple bids, ask each contractor for the same itemization — you’ll see why the prices differ. Request a quote from Right Way →