Furnace Replacement in Medford, Wisconsin — Sized Right, Installed Once
Medford is a straight half-hour run up Highway 13 from our Abbotsford shop, and it is one of the towns where we do the most work. A Medford furnace replacement we handled included new venting and a full commissioning check — static pressure, gas pressure and temperature rise measured and documented, not just “it lights, we’re done.” Rural feeders and long driveways also mean a lot of Medford homes run LP; we stock the conversion kit and price it into the quote up front.
Licensed HVAC and master electrician on every install · American Standard Customer Care Dealer · 24/7 answered phones · Flat-rate ClearRate™ pricing.
Call (715) 201-3407 or request your no-cost replacement estimate.
Is it time to replace, or can it be repaired?
We get asked this on most no-heat calls, and the honest answer is “it depends on what we find.” We look at the heat exchanger, the age and condition of the blower and inducer, the venting, and how many repairs the furnace has already had. Then we lay it out plainly:
- Repair makes sense when the furnace is under about 12–15 years old, the heat exchanger is sound and the fix is a single part.
- Replacement makes sense when it is 15–25+ years old, the repair is a third or more of a new unit, it is short-cycling or heating unevenly, or the gas bill keeps climbing while the house stays cold.
- Replacement is the only safe option when the heat exchanger is cracked or the unit has been red-tagged.
If it is a repair, we repair it. If it is a replacement, the diagnostic you already paid for comes off the new furnace as a repair credit.
What a Red Barn furnace replacement includes
- A real load calculation — we size to your house as it is today, not to whatever was hanging there before. Oversized furnaces short-cycle, run loud and wear out early.
- American Standard or Ameristar equipment, 95–97% AFUE, single-stage through variable-speed depending on the option you choose.
- New venting and combustion air where the old metal flue or PVC is not up to code for the new furnace.
- Sheet metal fabricated on site — new plenum, return drop and transitions so the airflow matches the equipment, not a “close enough” adapter.
- Gas piping, LP conversion kit, condensate handling and electrical done by a licensed master electrician — no subcontractor, no second appointment.
- Start-up and commissioning with a combustion analyzer and static-pressure readings, thermostat programmed, filter installed, and a walk-through so you know how it works.
- Two-year parts and labor warranty on our work, on top of the registered manufacturer parts warranty. Extended labor coverage is available on the higher options.
- Clean-up and haul-away of the old furnace.
Four clear options, no surprises
Every replacement estimate comes as written Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum options so you can compare like for like:
- 🔆 Bronze — Ameristar single-stage, 95%+ AFUE. Dependable heat at the best price.
- 🔆 Silver — American Standard single-stage, 96% AFUE, with a media filter cabinet.
- 🔆 Gold — American Standard two-stage, 96% AFUE, variable-speed blower for quieter, more even heat, plus indoor-air-quality upgrades.
- 🔆 Platinum — American Standard modulating/variable-speed, 97% AFUE, communicating thermostat, whole-home air cleaning and surge protection.
Prices are flat-rate and listed on the estimate — the same price for the same job, whoever you are. Fixed-payment financing through Synchrony is available on every option, and we will tell you which Focus on Energy or manufacturer rebates apply to your choice.
Call (715) 201-3407 or request your no-cost replacement estimate.
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Local company, not a call center
Some of the “Medford furnace replacement” listings you will find online are toll-free numbers that forward to a national call center, which then sells your information to whoever pays for it. Red Barn Service is a family company based in Abbotsford. When you call, you reach us. When we show up, it is Samuel or John — the same people who quoted the job — and we stand behind the work for years afterward because we live here too.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a furnace replacement cost in Medford, WI?
Most of our furnace-only replacements land between the mid-$5,000s and the low-$10,000s depending on size, efficiency, staging (single-stage, two-stage or variable-speed), venting changes and whether the ductwork or gas piping needs work. Every quote is a written flat-rate price under Red Barn ClearRate™ — the number we show you is the number you pay, and there is no charge for the estimate visit.
Should I repair or replace my furnace?
Our rule of thumb: if the furnace is over 15 years old and the repair is more than a third of the cost of a new unit, replacement usually wins. A cracked heat exchanger is always a replacement. We show you what we found, explain both options and let you decide — no pressure either way.
How long does a furnace replacement take?
A straightforward changeout is one day. If we are rebuilding the plenum and return, converting to PVC venting or running new gas piping it can stretch into a second day. You will know before we start, and in winter we plan the job so you are not left without heat overnight.
Do you replace propane (LP) furnaces?
Yes. A large share of rural homes in our service area heat with LP. We install the factory LP conversion kit, set the manifold pressure and verify combustion with a combustion analyzer before we leave.
What brands do you install?
We are an American Standard Customer Care Dealer and also install Ameristar (American Standard’s value line). Filtration and humidity are handled with Aprilaire. We do not sell equipment we would not put in our own homes.
Is financing available?
Yes — fixed-payment financing through Synchrony, applied for in a few minutes on the estimate. We will show you the monthly payment for each option, so you can decide on the total cost, not just the sticker.
Do you pull a permit?
Where a permit is required, we pull it and schedule the inspection — that is part of the job, not an extra. Requirements vary by municipality and township, so we confirm exactly what applies to your address on the estimate.
Also serving
We replace furnaces throughout our service area, including Abbotsford, Colby, Dorchester, Marshfield, Spencer, Stetsonville, Athens, Edgar, Stratford, Marathon City, Rib Lake and Wausau. See all of our heating services, or read about everything we do in Medford.
Get a straight answer on your furnace
4.7 out of 5 stars from 169 Google reviews. Phones are answered 24 hours a day, and in most cases you will have written replacement options the same day we look at the furnace. Call (715) 201-3407 or send us a message.
