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Heating Installation

Andersen Heating & Cooling installs and replaces gas furnaces, heat pumps, and complete heating systems for homeowners across Charlotte, NC and the surrounding suburbs. We size every system to your home, publish real price ranges before any work begins, and finish most replacements in a single day. Family-run, woman- and veteran-owned, and serving the Charlotte area since 1984.

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Andersen technician installing a gas furnace and ductwork in a home utility space

Heating Installation in Charlotte

What's Included in a Heating Installation From Andersen?

A heating installation from Andersen includes an in-home heat-loss assessment, help choosing between a gas furnace and a heat pump, removal and haul-away of your old equipment, and a full install: gas or electrical connections, venting, ductwork tie-ins, thermostat, and startup calibration. We pull the required Mecklenburg County mechanical permit, and we finish most single-system replacements in one day.

Andersen sizes every heating installation with a Manual J load calculation based on your square footage, insulation, windows, and ductwork. Charlotte winters are mild enough that an oversized furnace spends the season short-cycling. That runs up your gas bill and wears out the ignition components early. An undersized system leaves back bedrooms cold during a January cold snap.

Andersen installs American Standard and other major brands, and we service what we install through our HVAC Maintenance Program.

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  • Expert Heating Installation Services Open daily until Midnight, we have provided heating installation and replacement services from Mooresville, Gastonia, Fort Mill, Charlotte, Mint Hill, and everything in between since 1984.
  • Emergency Services We know heating systems don't break just between the hours of 9-5, which is why we are open from 7:30 am until midnight every day. We are just a call away from returning your home to a warmth and comfort.
  • Skilled, Trained, Friendly Team All our installation team has industry-standard certifications and perform continuous ongoing training each year. Our high standards for our team will reflect on the quality of work and the customer service we provide to our customers.
  • We Install All Makes & Models With 40 years of experience installing heating systems of all kinds, we can handle the smallest or largest projects to improve your indoor comfort quickly. Don't wait for the comfort that you need!

Gas Furnace, Heat Pump, or Dual-Fuel: Which Fits a Charlotte Home?

For most Charlotte homes the real choice is a gas furnace, a heat pump, or the two paired as a dual-fuel system. Charlotte’s mild winters, with a design temperature around 20.5°F, mean a properly sized heat pump carries the large majority of the season on its own. A gas furnace makes sense when you already have Piedmont Natural Gas service and want its faster, hotter output.

  • High-efficiency gas furnace: Strong, fast heat during a cold snap, and a familiar setup if your home already has gas service. The federal minimum is 80% AFUE; higher-efficiency models qualify for Piedmont Natural Gas rebates (see below).
  • Heat pump: One system for heating and cooling, and a good fit for Charlotte’s climate. Backup heat only engages during the coldest stretches. More on how a heat pump compares.
  • Dual-fuel (heat pump plus furnace): Heat pump efficiency through most of the season, furnace output when temperatures drop. The most flexible option and worth pricing if you have gas at the house.

Still weighing your options? Our take on whether a furnace or heat pump is better for a new install.

For a FREE Estimate on new heating installation or replacement, call (704) 596-2525 today!

How Much Does a New Heating System Cost in Charlotte?

A full-system heating and cooling replacement in Charlotte runs from about $8,500 to $22,000 installed, depending on the equipment tier, system size, and efficiency level. Most Charlotte homes land in the $8,500 to $15,000 range. Replacing only the furnace and keeping your existing cooling side costs less. Your exact price is confirmed after an in-home visit.

These are full-system prices. Each range below covers replacing your complete heating and cooling system, indoor and outdoor equipment together. If your cooling side is newer and you only need the furnace replaced, the cost is lower and we will price that separately. Comparing quotes? Check whether the other number covers one piece of equipment or the whole system. The same tiers, plus ductwork, thermostat and water heater ranges, are listed on our HVAC pricing page.

Installed price ranges for heating and cooling system replacement in Charlotte, NC. Ductwork and thermostat pricing applies only when that work is part of the job. Final pricing is always confirmed after an in-home visit.
What you’re replacingInstalled price range
Full system, Comfort tier$8,500 – $13,000
Full system, Comfort Plus tier$11,000 – $15,000
Full system, Ultimate Comfort tier$16,000 – $22,000
Ductwork replacement, when needed$8,000 – $15,800
Thermostat replacement$140 – $800

“I just replaced my air conditioning unit and furnace with Andersen. I had a great experience from start to finish, Hector was awesome! Very knowledgeable and trustworthy as well as friendly, he made everything so easy for me to understand and explained in detail very well.”

Susie B., 5-star Google review

What changes your price

  • System size: sized to your home with a load calculation, not guessed off the old unit
  • Equipment tier: Comfort, Comfort Plus, or Ultimate Comfort, which is mostly a question of efficiency, staging, and warranty
  • Gas furnace, heat pump, or dual-fuel: dual-fuel means two pieces of equipment, so it prices higher than either alone
  • Efficiency level: a higher AFUE furnace costs more upfront, saves more monthly, and can qualify for a Piedmont Natural Gas rebate
  • Single-stage vs. two-stage vs. modulating: steadier heat and quieter operation at a higher price
  • Venting and code work: high-efficiency furnaces vent differently than the unit you are replacing, and some homes need new venting, electrical, or condensate drainage
  • Ductwork: repairs or resizing add to the total, and on a leaky duct system they often matter more to comfort than the equipment upgrade

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Our service hours are 7:30am to midnight, Monday through Sunday. Our customer service support team is available to answer questions and book a HVAC technician visit for your home. We do not charge extra for weekend appointments and offer free estimates for replacement systems and upfront pricing. We also offer a preferred maintenance plan to keep your HVAC system running longer and with higher efficiency. For immediate assistance, give us a call at (704) 596-2525.

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