What affects the price
- Furnace tier80% AFUE single-stage: cheapest, $2,800. 95% AFUE two-stage: $4,200. 97% AFUE modulating: $5,500+.
- Gas line runIf gas service is at the meter and you need a 30ft run to the furnace closet: +$600–$1,000. No existing gas service: +$1,500–$3,500 from Columbia Gas.
- VentingStandard 80% AFUE: B-vent up existing chimney. 95%+: PVC sidewall vent, often new wall penetration.
- Toledo Edison disconnectRemoving the electric furnace and downsizing your service entrance can lower your monthly demand charge. Coordinate with Toledo Edison.
What's included
- Old electric furnace removal + recycling
- New gas furnace + matched coil
- Gas line install with permit
- Venting (B-vent or PVC depending on furnace)
- Lucas County HVAC permit + inspection
- First-year tune-up included by most installers
When to call
Toledo Edison electric heat costs roughly 2–2.5× gas heat per BTU. If your house is electric-heat AND your furnace is over 12 years old, conversion makes sense before the next replacement cycle. Get Columbia Gas + Toledo Edison rebates stacked.
Related questions
What rebates are available for gas-furnace conversion in Toledo?
Columbia Gas of Ohio offers $300–$600 rebates on 95%+ AFUE furnaces. Federal 25C credit: 30% of cost up to $600. Stack them.
Will I lose AC during the conversion?
If you have central AC, the existing coil + ductwork stay. Downtime is typically 1–2 days for the furnace swap. Schedule in spring or fall.
What Toledo neighbors actually paid
Real anonymous invoices submitted by Toledo homeowners. Updated as new contributions arrive.
- $9,200Old West End · Oct 2025
"Removed all-electric, added gas furnace + line + venting."
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