Gas furnace replacement cost in Orlando, FL
Installed, 80,000 BTU, 95%+ efficiency
A typical furnace (80,000 BTU, 95%+ efficiency) costs about $4,700 installed in the Orlando area, 3% below the national figure, because HVAC technicians here earn a median $25 an hour against $29 nationally.
Prices by size in Orlando
| Size | Low | Typical | High | National typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60,000 BTU, 80% efficiency | $3,650 | $4,000 | $5,150 | $4,100 |
| 60,000 BTU, 95%+ efficiency | $4,350 | $4,600 | $5,450 | $4,750 |
| 80,000 BTU, 80% efficiency | $3,700 | $3,950 | $4,750 | $4,050 |
| 80,000 BTU, 95%+ efficiency | $4,400 | $4,700 | $5,600 | $4,850 |
| 100,000 BTU, 80% efficiency | $3,900 | $4,100 | $5,200 | $4,250 |
| 100,000 BTU, 95%+ efficiency | $4,550 | $4,850 | $5,700 | $4,950 |
Local labor: what HVAC technicians earn here
| Hourly wage | Orlando metro | United States |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $22 | $23 |
| Median | $25 | $29 |
| 75th percentile | $30 | $37 |
The Orlando market
The City of Orlando's Permitting Services Division does not publish a plain statement that replacements need permits, but its forms imply it: the plumbing application has water heater checkboxes, and the mechanical application has a Repair/Replace work type with fields for system type, tonnage and SEER2. Florida's Building Commission has also held that replacing a water heater needs a permit absent a local exemption. Mechanical fees are $66.24 for the first $1,000 of construction cost plus $11.03 per additional $1,000, residential plumbing and gas is $66.24 plus $7 per fixture, and a 3% technology surcharge applies. Registered licensed contractors apply, or owners with a notarized signature for stand-alone work. Inspections are scheduled through the PROMPT phone system. Kissimmee, Sanford and Orange County issue their own permits.
Most Orlando homes heat with a heat pump or the electric strips in an air handler, so gas furnaces are uncommon. Furnaces are main heat in 33% of Florida homes, a share that includes the northern part of the state. Heat strips cost a lot to run on cold nights. When your air handler is aging, ask for a heat pump price too, and get the strip size in kilowatts on any quote.
Permits in Orlando
| Permit for this job | Yes (inferred: City mechanical permit application includes a 'Repair/Replace' work type with system type, tonnage and SEER2 fields) (source) |
|---|---|
| Fee | Mechanical: $66.24 for first $1,000 of construction cost plus $11.03 per additional $1,000 up to $25,000 (then $8.28/$1,000). Plumbing/gas residential: $66.24 plus $7 per fixture. Plus 3% technology surcharge. |
| Who can pull it | Registered licensed contractor (license and insurance on file) or owner (notarized owner signature for stand-alone work); owner-builder rules not spelled out |
| Inspection | Yes (scheduled via PROMPT IVR; Notice of Commencement before first inspection if over $2,500, except HVAC repair/replace under $15,000) |
Rebates in Florida
HEAR: status unclear. HOMES: status unclear. Source: FDACS Office of Energy, checked October 13, 2026.
What these programs cover, and other states
Other systems in Orlando
- Gas tank water heater
- Gas tankless water heater
- Central air conditioner
- Heat pump (ducted, outdoor unit + air handler)
Gas furnace cost in other metros
Sources
- City of Orlando mechanical permit application
- City of Orlando plumbing permit application
- City of Orlando residential permitting and development fees (2026)
- Florida Building Commission declaratory statement on water heater replacement permits
- EIA, 2020 RECS: Highlights for space heating in U.S. homes by state
- EIA, 2020 RECS: Highlights for water heating in U.S. homes by state
- EIA, 2020 RECS: Highlights for air conditioning in U.S. homes by state
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL (49-9021 HVAC mechanics and installers)
- DOE Consumer Furnaces Final Rule TSD (Sep 2023), Table 8.2.12 (2022$); labor share from App. 8D (11.97 person-hours, $705 of $2,527)