HVAC Costs in Iowa

Verified cost ranges across cities in Iowa

Verified by 3 sourcesUpdated May 13, 2026

HVAC Cost Comparison — Iowa

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Iowa

Cost Comparison — Furnace Installation

Iowa2 sources

Low

$1,657

Typical

$1,657

High

$1,934

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$1,520

Typical

$1,520

High

$1,773

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$1,474

Typical

$1,474

High

$1,720

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$1,516

Typical

$1,516

High

$1,770

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$1,443

Typical

$1,443

High

$1,684

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$1,433

Typical

$1,433

High

$1,672

Ames2 sources

Low

$1,472

Typical

$1,472

High

$1,718

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$1,447

Typical

$1,447

High

$1,689

Cost Comparison — Heat Pump Installation

Iowa2 sources

Low

$4,487

Typical

$4,487

High

$5,236

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$4,115

Typical

$4,115

High

$4,802

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$3,992

Typical

$3,992

High

$4,658

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$4,106

Typical

$4,106

High

$4,792

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$3,906

Typical

$3,906

High

$4,559

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$3,879

Typical

$3,879

High

$4,527

Ames2 sources

Low

$3,986

Typical

$3,986

High

$4,651

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$3,918

Typical

$3,918

High

$4,573

Cost Comparison — Ductwork Installation

Iowa2 sources

Low

$69

Typical

$126

High

$429

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$64

Typical

$115

High

$393

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$62

Typical

$112

High

$382

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$63

Typical

$115

High

$393

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$60

Typical

$109

High

$373

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$60

Typical

$109

High

$371

Ames2 sources

Low

$62

Typical

$112

High

$381

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$61

Typical

$110

High

$375

Cost Comparison — Furnace Repair

Iowa2 sources

Low

$66

Typical

$1,032

High

$2,673

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$61

Typical

$946

High

$2,451

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$59

Typical

$918

High

$2,378

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$60

Typical

$944

High

$2,446

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$57

Typical

$898

High

$2,327

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$57

Typical

$892

High

$2,311

Ames2 sources

Low

$59

Typical

$916

High

$2,374

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$58

Typical

$901

High

$2,334

Cost Comparison — Thermostat Installation

Iowa3 sources

Low

$88

Typical

$234

High

$429

Des Moines3 sources

Low

$80

Typical

$215

High

$393

Cedar Rapids3 sources

Low

$78

Typical

$208

High

$382

Iowa City3 sources

Low

$80

Typical

$214

High

$393

Waterloo3 sources

Low

$76

Typical

$204

High

$373

Sioux City3 sources

Low

$76

Typical

$203

High

$371

Ames3 sources

Low

$78

Typical

$208

High

$381

Dubuque3 sources

Low

$77

Typical

$205

High

$375

Cost Comparison — Duct Cleaning

Iowa2 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$1,840

High

$5,000

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$1,688

High

$4,585

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$1,637

High

$4,448

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$1,684

High

$4,576

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$1,602

High

$4,353

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$43

Typical

$1,591

High

$4,323

Ames2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$1,635

High

$4,442

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$1,607

High

$4,367

Cost Comparison — Boiler Installation

Iowa2 sources

Low

$3,662

Typical

$3,662

High

$4,274

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$3,358

Typical

$3,358

High

$3,919

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$3,258

Typical

$3,258

High

$3,802

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$3,352

Typical

$3,352

High

$3,911

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$3,189

Typical

$3,189

High

$3,721

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$3,166

Typical

$3,166

High

$3,695

Ames2 sources

Low

$3,253

Typical

$3,253

High

$3,797

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$3,198

Typical

$3,198

High

$3,733

Cost Comparison — Boiler Repair

Iowa2 sources

Low

$75

Typical

$2,234

High

$6,100

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$69

Typical

$2,049

High

$5,594

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$67

Typical

$1,988

High

$5,427

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$69

Typical

$2,045

High

$5,582

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$65

Typical

$1,945

High

$5,311

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$65

Typical

$1,931

High

$5,273

Ames2 sources

Low

$67

Typical

$1,985

High

$5,419

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$66

Typical

$1,951

High

$5,327

Cost Comparison — Attic Insulation Installation

Iowa2 sources

Low

$300

Typical

$5,603

High

$15,500

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$275

Typical

$5,138

High

$14,214

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$267

Typical

$4,984

High

$13,789

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$275

Typical

$5,127

High

$14,184

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$261

Typical

$4,878

High

$13,494

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$259

Typical

$4,844

High

$13,400

Ames2 sources

Low

$266

Typical

$4,977

High

$13,769

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$262

Typical

$4,893

High

$13,536

Cost Comparison — Radiant Floor Heat Installation

Iowa2 sources

Low

$440

Typical

$440

High

$580

Des Moines2 sources

Low

$404

Typical

$404

High

$532

Cedar Rapids2 sources

Low

$392

Typical

$392

High

$516

Iowa City2 sources

Low

$403

Typical

$403

High

$531

Waterloo2 sources

Low

$383

Typical

$383

High

$505

Sioux City2 sources

Low

$381

Typical

$381

High

$501

Ames2 sources

Low

$391

Typical

$391

High

$515

Dubuque2 sources

Low

$384

Typical

$384

High

$506

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All HVAC Services

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Furnace Installation

Supply and installation of a new gas, propane, or electric furnace including flue venting, gas piping, ductwork connections, and thermostat wiring.

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Heat Pump Installation

Installation of an air-source heat pump system for year-round heating and cooling, including lineset, electrical, and refrigerant charging.

Cost data available

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Ductwork Installation

Fabrication and installation of supply and return air duct systems in new or remodeled homes, including registers, grilles, and balancing dampers.

Cost data available

hvac

Furnace Repair

Diagnosis and repair of a non-heating or malfunctioning furnace, including igniter replacement, heat exchanger inspection, and blower motor service.

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Thermostat Installation

Installation or replacement of a programmable or smart Wi-Fi thermostat with C-wire installation if required.

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Duct Cleaning

Mechanical cleaning of supply, return, and branch air ducts using rotary brushes and high-powered vacuums to remove dust, debris, and allergens.

Cost data available

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Boiler Installation

Supply and installation of a hot-water or steam boiler for hydronic heating, including gas piping, venting, expansion tank, and zone valves.

Cost data available

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Boiler Repair

Diagnosis and repair of a faulty boiler, covering pump replacement, pressure vessel issues, zone valve failure, and flue blockages.

Cost data available

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Attic Insulation Installation

Addition of blown-in cellulose or fiberglass insulation in the attic floor to reach recommended R-value and reduce HVAC load.

Cost data available

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Radiant Floor Heat Installation

Installation of in-floor hydronic tubing or electric heating mats under tile or hardwood floors for radiant space heating.

Cost data available