A Furnace That Was Sized Right the First Time.
Most furnace headaches in Pearland trace back to a system that was wrong for the house from day one. Oversized, undersized, or stuck behind ductwork that cannot move the air it makes. We start with a Manual J load calculation, walk every supply and return, and give you a quote that lays out exactly what you are buying. No mystery line items.
- Manual J load calculation
- Factory-trained installers
- 10-year parts warranty
- No pressure quotes
What's included in a Furnace Installation
A real furnace install is more than swapping a box. Here is what an honest replacement looks like in a South Houston home, and what separates a 20-year install from one that is leaking heat in five.
Manual J load calculation, room by room
We measure square footage, window glazing, insulation values, ductwork, and infiltration. The result is the actual BTU load your house needs, not a guess based on the size of the old unit. Around 30 percent of the systems we replace in Pearland were oversized.
Ductwork inspection and static pressure test
A 100,000 BTU furnace cannot do its job behind ductwork that is undersized, leaky, or crushed. We measure static pressure on the existing system before we quote. If the ducts need work, we tell you up front so you are not stuck with a brand new furnace running on bad lungs.
Equipment match, in writing
You see the exact model number, AFUE rating, BTU output, blower stage, and warranty terms before you sign. We quote two-stage and modulating gas furnaces from Trane, Lennox, and Carrier. We do not push the cheapest single-stage box just because it has the highest margin.
Combustion safety and code compliance
Vent pipe sized correctly, combustion air verified, gas pressure set with a manometer, CO test at the registers and at the flue. Pearland passes most permit inspections on the first try because we install to code, not to whatever is easiest.
10-year parts warranty and a 10-year labor warranty option
Manufacturer parts warranty is 10 years on registered systems. We offer a matching 10-year labor warranty so you are not on the hook for a $400 service call in year six. Comfort Club members get free annual tune-ups for the life of the warranty.
Signs your furnace is ready for replacement
A 15-year-old furnace in Pearland has been through more humidity swings than the same unit would see in Dallas. Here are the patterns that tell us a system is past the point where another repair makes sense.
- Furnace is over 15 years old
- Repair quote is more than half the cost of a new system
- Cracked heat exchanger confirmed by camera or CO testing
- Rooms in the back of the house never get warm
- Gas bills have climbed every winter for the last few years
- Furnace short cycles or runs constantly without reaching the set point
- Yellow flame, sooting, or visible rust on the burners
- You can hear the furnace from every room in the house
- Single-stage system in a home where you want even temperatures
- AFUE below 80 percent on a unit installed before 2015
How a visit works
Five steps. No surprises. Same on your first call as your fiftieth.
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In-home assessment, free
A real comfort advisor walks the house, takes Manual J measurements, and inspects the ductwork. Allow about 60 minutes. No high-pressure pitch.
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Written quote, two or three options
You get good, better, and best on paper. Each option lists model number, BTU, AFUE, stages, and warranty. You take it home and decide.
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Permit pulled, install scheduled
We pull the City of Pearland or applicable jurisdiction permit. Most installs run one day for a like-for-like furnace, two days if ductwork or gas line work is involved.
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Install day
Floors covered, old unit removed, new unit set, gas and electrical connected, vent and combustion air verified. Manometer on the gas valve, combustion analyzer on the flue, system commissioned to manufacturer spec.
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Walkthrough and warranty registration
We register the warranty with the manufacturer that day. You get a folder with the model and serial numbers, the permit, the warranty card, and the commissioning report.
What Pearland neighbors are saying
"Got three quotes for a furnace replacement. Clear the Air was the only one that did a load calculation. Turns out our old furnace was 40 percent oversized, which is why the back bedrooms never warmed up. New two-stage unit, and the whole house is even now."
"Quoted us a 95 percent AFUE Lennox with a matching labor warranty. Install was clean, the lead tech walked us through the manometer reading on the gas valve before he closed it up. Permit passed first time."
"They told us we did not need a new furnace. Repaired our 12-year-old unit for $340 and said it had another 5 years easy. Most companies would have sold us a new system. We will use them when it really is time."
Frequently asked
How much does a new furnace cost in Pearland?
Installed prices in Pearland run from about $4,800 for a single-stage 80 percent AFUE unit on simple swap-outs, up to around $9,500 for a modulating 96 percent AFUE furnace with new venting and minor ductwork. The average install we do lands between $6,200 and $7,800. The number depends on BTU size, AFUE, blower stages, and what your ductwork needs.
How long does a furnace last in Pearland?
Pearland gas furnaces typically last 18 to 22 years with annual maintenance, and 12 to 15 without. Salt air closer to Galveston Bay shortens that. Heat exchangers in our climate fail more often from corrosion than from overuse, because we run them a few hundred hours a year instead of a few thousand.
Should I get a single-stage, two-stage, or modulating furnace?
Single-stage is fine if you have a small, well-sealed home and a tight budget. Two-stage runs longer and quieter on the low setting, which dehumidifies better and evens out the cold spots, important in Pearland. Modulating is the smoothest and most efficient, and pairs best with a variable-speed blower and a smart thermostat.
Do I need new ductwork with a new furnace?
Sometimes. We measure static pressure before we quote. If the ducts are undersized or leaky enough that they will choke a new high-efficiency furnace, we tell you. About 1 in 4 Pearland replacements needs duct modifications. The other 3 in 4 are fine on the existing system.
What AFUE rating should I get?
Code minimum in Texas is 80 percent AFUE. Most replacements we do are 95 to 97 percent AFUE units, which use a sealed PVC flue and recover heat from the exhaust. The fuel savings on a 96 percent unit pay back the upcharge in about 6 to 9 years in Pearland, faster if you have a big house.
Do you handle the permit?
Yes, every time. We pull the City of Pearland permit (or whichever city you are in), the inspection happens after install, and we are on site for it if needed. A furnace install without a permit is a red flag for resale and for your insurance.
Are there rebates or financing?
CenterPoint Energy runs gas equipment rebates most years, and high-AFUE furnaces are sometimes eligible. We have 0 percent for 18 months and longer-term financing through Synchrony and Wells Fargo on approved credit. The exact rebate and finance options change, so we put the current numbers on your written quote.
Can you install a heat pump instead?
Yes. For Pearland, a heat pump with electric resistance backup makes great sense for many homes, especially if your gas line is far from the air handler or if you want a single system for cooling and heating. We will price both on the same quote so you can compare.