Heating Installation & Replacement in San Antonio, Free Estimate, Written Quote, No Pressure
95%+ AFUE furnaces, dual-fuel heat pump options, four dealer-tier manufacturer designations, 10-year parts warranty registered day-of-installation.
A new heating system is a 15-to-20-year commitment. Above & Beyond installs gas furnaces, heat pumps, and dual-fuel systems across Bexar, Comal, and Guadalupe counties, with every installation permitted, backed by manufacturer warranties through our four dealer tiers, and completed by the same lead tech who walked your home during the estimate visit.
Free estimate, written quote, same-visit financing if you want it. Tommy Coffey, our general manager, built the company on no high-pressure sales.
Three Heating System Choices for San Antonio
Gas Furnace
SA Default Option
Heat Pump
Electric-Only Option
Dual-Fuel Hybrid
Hill Country Solution
Choice #1: Gas Furnace (the SA default if you have a gas line)
When this is the right call
You have a natural gas line at the meter, you want the lowest install cost, and you want reliable heat on hard-freeze nights below 25 degrees when heat pumps lose efficiency. Most SA homes built after 1990 fall here.
Why SA-specific
The 2021 freeze (Uri) showed gas furnaces kept producing heat through grid stress as long as the indoor blower had power. SA building stock from the 1990s on was designed around gas, which makes like-for-like replacement the simplest path.
What we install
Single-stage 80 percent and 96 percent AFUE units from Day & Night, American Standard, and Trane. Single-stage is the default. We install two-stage or variable-speed when a customer asks.
Choice #2: Heat Pump (the electric-only and gas-averse option)
When this is the right call
You do not have a gas line at the meter, you currently heat with window units or electric resistance, or you want one system to handle cooling and heating.
Why SA-specific
SA's heating load is modest. Most days that need heat sit between 35 and 60 degrees, the sweet spot for heat pump efficiency. A 15.2 SEER2 / 8.1 HSPF2 unit produces three to four units of heat per unit of electricity in that range.
What we install
Single-stage heat pumps from Day & Night, American Standard, and Trane, paired with an air handler with a 5-10 kW electric heat strip for hard-freeze nights. Heat pumps make sense for gas-averse and electric-only homes but are not our default recommendation.
Choice #3: Dual-Fuel Hybrid (the Hill Country shoulder-season pattern)
When this is the right call
You live in Boerne, Bulverde, Canyon Lake, Mystic Shores, Cordillera, or another Hill Country area that sees more shoulder-season cold than central SA.
Why SA-specific
Hill Country runs 3-7 degrees colder than downtown SA in winter, and shoulder-season days bounce between 35 and 60 degrees for weeks, which is ideal heat pump territory. But hard-freeze nights can hit the high teens, too cold for a heat pump alone.
What we install
A single-stage gas furnace paired with a single-stage heat pump on one thermostat with dual-fuel logic. About one in four Hill Country estimates ends up dual-fuel; the rest are straight gas furnace replacements.
Our Installation Process, Start to Finish
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A senior tech or Tommy walks the home, measures the conditioned square footage, inspects equipment and ductwork, checks the gas line and flue, and runs a Manual J load calculation. 60-90 minutes typical.
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Verbatim parts, labor, permitting, and disposal pricing on a written estimate. No hidden fees, no scope creep after signing. Financing through Wells Fargo, FTL, or AC Credit Services runs on the same visit. 0 percent APR promotional terms for qualified buyers.
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Above & Beyond pulls every permit required by the City of San Antonio and surrounding jurisdictions. Most installations schedule within 5-10 business days of contract signing; freeze-night emergencies push to the front.
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The same lead tech from the estimate runs the installation crew. Drop cloths from front door to attic. Old equipment removed, refrigerant recovered to EPA standards, lines pressure-tested and held under vacuum. Most installations finish in one day.
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Manufacturer commissioning checklist before we leave: refrigerant charge, gas pressure at the burner manifold, blower-amp draw, temperature split, and thermostat operation walked through with you at the unit.
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City inspector arrives within 1-3 business days of completion. We meet the inspector on-site and handle any corrective work at no cost. Once inspection passes, you get the manufacturer 10-year parts warranty registered in your name plus our 2-year labor warranty.
CLIENT NOTE: The page heading and What Every Install Includes table say warranty registration happens day-of-installation. The FAQ section says within 60 days. Confirm the correct timeframe and standardize before publishing.
What Every Heating Install Includes
Same scope on every install regardless of brand or system type.
| Component or Step | What We Do | Notes |
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| Manual J Load Calculation | Square footage, window area, insulation, duct condition, orientation, and shade entered into ACCA-method software | On every installation. Sizes to the home, not the closet. |
| Old Equipment Removal | Refrigerant recovered to EPA standards. Old equipment hauled off and disposed | Recovery certificate filed. |
| New Equipment Set | Furnace, air handler, condenser, or heat pump set on manufacturer-spec pad or platform | Vibration-isolation pads on outdoor unit. |
| Line Set and Refrigerant | New or flushed line set. Pressure-tested with dry nitrogen, held under vacuum, charged by superheat or subcooling | R-454B or R-32 on new equipment; reclaimed R-410A for matched coil replacements. |
| Electrical and Gas Connections | New disconnect, whip, and breaker as needed. Gas line pressure-tested and leak-checked | Documented for inspection. |
| Thermostat and Control Wiring | Smart thermostat or builder-grade unit per customer choice. Dual-fuel logic configured if applicable | CPS Energy rebate paperwork filed if eligible. |
| Condensate and Drain Line | New primary drain with float switch. Secondary drain pan if attic-installed | Float-switch protection critical in SA humidity. |
| Duct Transitions and Sealing | Plenum transitions rebuilt if undersized. Visible duct joints sealed with mastic | Full duct replacement quoted separately. |
| Commissioning Checklist | Refrigerant charge, gas pressure, blower amp draw, temperature split, thermostat operation | Manufacturer-required for warranty registration. |
| Permit and City Inspection | Permit pulled, inspection scheduled, tech on-site with inspector | Required on every installation. |
| Warranty Registration | Manufacturer 10-year parts warranty registered in customer name | Add 2-year labor warranty (longer with maintenance plan). |
| Customer Walkthrough | Thermostat, filter location and size, breaker labels, what to expect | Before we leave. |
Heating Install Pricing in San Antonio
The ranges below reflect current SA market pricing. Your written quote after the free estimate is exact.
| Install Type | Price Range | Notes |
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| Gas Furnace Only, 80% AFUE, single-stage | $4,500 – $7,500 | Like-for-like; existing flue and gas line in good condition. |
| Gas Furnace Only, 96% AFUE, single-stage | $5,500 – $9,500 | High-efficiency condensing; PVC vent required. |
| Heat Pump Only, 15.2 SEER2 / 8.1 HSPF2 | $6,500 – $11,500 | Outdoor unit plus air handler with electric heat strip. |
| Dual-Fuel Hybrid, Furnace and Heat Pump | $9,500 – $15,500 | Best fit for Hill Country; one thermostat, balance-point logic. |
| Complete System, Furnace and AC | $7,500 – $19,500 | Single-stage 14 SEER2 base to high-tier two-stage; brand tier moves the number. |
| Smart Thermostat (added to install) | $200 – $700 | Ecobee, Honeywell T-series, or manufacturer-matched. |
| Ductwork Modifications | $300 – $2,500 | Plenum rebuilds, supply or return resizing, minor reruns. |
| Full Duct Replacement | $3,500 – $9,500 | Whole-home; quoted separately after duct camera test. |
| Permit and City Inspection | Included | Pulled and coordinated by Above & Beyond. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a new heating system cost in San Antonio?
80 percent AFUE gas furnace: $4,500-$7,500. 96 percent AFUE: $5,500-$9,500. Single-stage heat pump: $6,500-$11,500. Dual-fuel hybrid: $9,500-$15,500. Complete furnace-plus-AC: $7,500-$19,500 depending on tier. The free estimate nails the exact number.
Gas furnace, heat pump, or dual-fuel, which one do I need?
Gas line plus central or south SA generally means gas furnace. No gas line, or currently heating with window units or electric resistance, generally means heat pump. Hill Country (Boerne, Bulverde, Canyon Lake, Mystic Shores) is often the right fit for a dual-fuel hybrid. We walk all three options on the estimate.
Why is single-stage your default install instead of variable-speed?
Variable-speed and modulating systems have more electronics and a higher parts-replacement rate. The efficiency gain in a mild SA winter does not always justify the tradeoff. We install two-stage and modulating when a customer asks. We do not push the higher-margin equipment.
What is the warranty on a new install?
Manufacturer 10-year parts warranty registered in your name. Above & Beyond 2-year labor warranty. Maintenance plan members ($159 per year) get the labor warranty extended through the life of the plan.
What brands do you install?
Day & Night (Carrier family) is our Elite Dealer line and most-installed brand. Carrier for customers who request the Carrier name. American Standard for the Trane-family build at a more accessible price point. Trane for the top-tier line. We install other brands on request.
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