Planning a home comfort upgrade starts with knowing what to budget. For homeowners in Lansing, East Lansing, Okemos, Grand Ledge, and surrounding Mid-Michigan communities, Hager Fox Heating & Air Conditioning offers this guide to starting installation prices for furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, and water heaters.
The cooling and furnace options below each begin at $6,500, while traditional tank water heater installation starts at $2,000. These are starting prices for the specific equipment shown, not a fixed price for every home. Your equipment size, existing connections, and installation requirements will determine the final quote.
Hager Fox has served the Lansing area since 1941. Whether you are replacing an unreliable furnace before winter or planning several improvements together, our team can help connect your budget with the needs of your home.
Start With Your Home’s Heating Needs
For a Lansing-area household, furnace replacement is an opportunity to address more than aging equipment. A bedroom that stays cold, a noisy return grille, or a system that frequently turns on and off should all be part of the conversation. Replacing the furnace without evaluating those conditions may leave the original comfort problem unresolved.
The Lennox furnaces in this guide offer three approaches to heating control. The starting prices are $6,500, $7,500, and $10,000, with differences in efficiency, burner operation, and blower technology.
Good: Lennox ML196UH070XE36BK Furnace
- Starting installation price: $6,500
- Equipment family: Lennox Merit Series
- Efficiency: Up to 96% AFUE
- Heating operation: Single-stage
- Blower: Power Saver constant-torque motor
This option provides high-efficiency gas heating with straightforward single-stage operation. It is a useful starting point when dependable winter comfort and the initial replacement budget are your main priorities.
Better: Lennox EL297UH070XV36BK Furnace
- Starting installation price: $7,500
- Equipment family: Lennox Elite Series
- Efficiency: Up to 97% AFUE
- Heating operation: Two-stage
- Blower: Variable-speed motor
Two-stage heating gives the system more flexibility than a furnace with one heating output. Paired with variable-speed airflow, this model is worth considering if you want a more gradual delivery of heat as outdoor conditions change.
Best: Lennox SLP99UH070XV36BK Furnace
- Starting installation price: $10,000
- Equipment family: Dave Lennox Signature Collection
- Efficiency: Up to 99% AFUE
- Heating operation: Modulating
- Blower: Variable-speed airflow
For homeowners placing a higher priority on precise temperature management, this furnace combines modulating heat with variable-speed air delivery. Hager Fox can explain how its controls and installation requirements compare with the other options.
What Changes the Installed Furnace Price?
A furnace replacement in an East Lansing home with an older venting arrangement may involve different work than a project in an Okemos home with compatible connections already in place. The address alone does not determine the price. The mechanical conditions do.
- Calculated heating load and the appropriate furnace capacity
- Gas piping condition and supply requirements
- Exhaust venting, combustion air, and condensate drainage
- Supply and return duct connections and airflow corrections
- Thermostat compatibility, electrical work, and equipment access
- Applicable permits, inspections, and code updates
Explore our Lansing-area heating services to learn more about evaluating your current system.
AC and Heat Pump Prices for Greater Lansing Homes
A comfortable summer depends on equipment that fits the house. Before choosing a cooling system for a home in Holt, DeWitt, or Grand Ledge, consider the rooms you use most, afternoon sun exposure, and whether the existing system leaves parts of the house uncomfortable.
The selections below include two central air conditioners and one heat pump. The heat pump provides both heating and cooling, so its role in your home differs from that of a cooling-only outdoor unit.
Good: Lennox ML13KC1-024 Air Conditioner
- Starting installation price: $6,500
- Equipment family: Lennox Merit Series
- Cooling operation: Single-stage
- Efficiency: Meets or exceeds 13.4 SEER2
The lowest starting-price cooling option in this guide is designed for homeowners seeking conventional central air conditioning without moving into premium equipment.
Better: Lennox EL16KC1-024 Air Conditioner
- Starting installation price: $7,500
- Equipment family: Lennox Elite Series
- Cooling operation: Single-stage
- Efficiency: Up to 17 SEER2
This model offers a higher efficiency level for homeowners who want to weigh the upfront investment against cooling energy use. Actual operating costs depend on the complete system, the home, and how it is used.
Best: Lennox SL25XPV-024-230 Heat Pump
- Starting installation price: $10,000
- Equipment family: Dave Lennox Signature Collection
- Operation: Variable-capacity heating and cooling
- System role: Cooling and heat pump heating from one outdoor unit
This premium selection adds variable-capacity operation and a heating function. Before recommending it for a Mid-Michigan home, Hager Fox can review the indoor equipment, controls, and how the complete system will meet winter heating demand.
Cooling installation costs can also change when a project requires a new indoor coil, refrigerant lines, electrical connections, condensate drainage, or ductwork modifications. Learn more about air conditioning services in Lansing and nearby communities.
Water Heater Replacement: Compare Three Installation Types
Water heater shopping should begin with your existing venting and your household’s busiest hot water periods. A direct tank replacement and a conversion to tankless equipment can involve very different installation work, even when both are intended to serve the same family.
Good: Bradford White RG240T6N Natural Draft Water Heater
- Starting installation price: $2,000
- Design: Traditional gas storage tank
- Venting: Natural draft
This is the entry-price option for a home with a suitable atmospheric venting configuration. The existing vent and surrounding installation conditions still need to be evaluated before replacement.
Better: Bradford White RG1PV40S6N Power Vent Water Heater
- Starting installation price: $3,000
- Design: Traditional gas storage tank
- Venting: Power vent
A power-vent model offers another approach when the home’s layout calls for a different approved venting route. Electrical access and the proposed vent installation are part of the project assessment.
Best: Navien NPE-240A Tankless Water Heater
- Starting installation price: $8,000
- Design: Condensing tankless system
- Installation format: Wall-mounted equipment without a traditional storage tank
This option is intended for homeowners considering a different hot water setup rather than another storage tank. Gas supply, water connections, venting, condensate management, and household demand should all be reviewed before making the change.
Additional work may include plumbing adjustments, pressure-control components, an expansion tank where required, drain protection, or access improvements. Visit our water heater services page for help comparing replacement approaches.
Build a Budget Around the Complete Project
Before comparing estimates, check that each proposal addresses the same equipment, required modifications, controls, and installation scope. A lower equipment price does not tell you whether the quote includes the work your home needs.
Hager Fox offers financing options for qualified customers. Ask about current eligibility, rates, repayment terms, and any available promotions when reviewing your estimate. Monthly payments and program availability depend on the plan selected and approval requirements.
Request a Price for Your Lansing-Area Home
Bring your questions, your comfort concerns, and your priorities. Hager Fox can evaluate the existing equipment and explain which of these options fits your home, along with any work needed to complete the installation.
Contact Hager Fox Heating & Air Conditioning to arrange an estimate for your furnace, AC, heat pump, or water heater replacement.
Prices shown are starting installation prices for planning purposes, not guaranteed project totals. Final pricing depends on equipment sizing and availability, site conditions, required modifications, permits, code requirements, taxes, and applicable offers. Financing is subject to approval and program terms. Confirm current pricing and the complete scope of work with Hager Fox before purchase.