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Furnace Replacement & Installation
in the Capital Region, NY

Old furnace short-cycling, noisy, or past its prime? Get a right-sized, high-efficiency gas furnace installed by licensed, insured techs — load-calculated, code-compliant, and backed by a workmanship guarantee. Serving the Capital Region, Monday through Friday.

Flat-rate diagnostic · price approved before any work starts
Upfront, flat-rate pricing
Satisfaction guaranteed
Financing available
Locally & family owned
Licensed & Insured
Same-Day Service
Family-Owned since 2006
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Upfront flat-ratePrice approved before any work starts
Licensed & Insured
Family-Owned Since 2006
Same-Day Service

Do any of these sound familiar?

Signs it’s time to call a pro

Most problems give you warning signs — catch one early and you often avoid a bigger repair.

15+ years old

Most furnaces last 15–20 years. Past that, efficiency falls and breakdowns climb — a planned replacement beats a January no-heat call.

Rising heating bills

An old, low-AFUE furnace burns more gas for less heat. A high-efficiency unit can noticeably cut winter bills.

Frequent repairs

When you're fixing it every season, replacement usually costs less over time than the next breakdown.

Uneven heat or short-cycling

Cold rooms, constant on-off, or a furnace that can't keep up often means it's undersized, aging, or failing.

Cracked heat exchanger

A cracked exchanger is a safety issue, not a repair — replacement is the safe answer.

Yellow flame or soot

A yellow or flickering burner flame, soot, or a tripping CO alarm is a safety red flag — replacement is the safe answer, not another patch.

Schedule your Furnace Replacement & Installation today

Got a problem that can’t wait? Book online in under a minute.

How we do it

What happens when you call

From your first call to the final cleanup, here’s exactly how we work — no surprises and no upsells.

1

Load calculation & assessment

We measure your home's actual heating load and check venting, gas supply, and ductwork — not just swap like-for-like.

2

Same Day appointments

Need it fixed today? We hold same-day slots for urgent repairs across the Capital Region.

3

Right-sized recommendation

We recommend the correct size and AFUE efficiency for your home and budget.

4

Code-compliant installation

Licensed install with permits where required, proper venting and gas connections, and a clean changeout.

5

Startup & walkthrough

We commission the furnace, verify safe operation, and walk you through the thermostat, warranty, and maintenance.

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Our work, done right

What’s included in our service

We replace and install high-efficiency gas furnaces for Capital Region homes — sized by load calculation, vented to code, and backed by a workmanship guarantee. Weighing a boiler instead, or moving off oil? See boiler replacement and oil-to-gas conversion. Furnace acting up but not ready to replace? See furnace repair.

Expert Heating Technicians
Same Day Service For Your Urgent Needs
Financing Options Available
Fully Licensed & Insured
Over 20 Years Of Dedicated, Quality Service
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Book Your Service Online, Same Day

Tell us what is going on and when works for you. A real ESP dispatcher confirms your same-day or next-available slot, usually within minutes.

Same-day serviceOpen slots across all 6 counties
Upfront, flat pricingApproved before any work starts
Licensed & insured techsBackground-checked, every time
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We never share your information. For a same-day emergency, calling is fastest.

Real homeowners

What Capital Region homeowners say

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Prefer to talk it through?

A real person answers. Call or book online — Mon to Fri, 7:30 to 6, with same-day slots across the Capital Region.

How to decide

Repair or replace? How to decide

If your furnace is under about 12 years old and the fault is a single part — igniter, flame sensor, blower motor, or control board — a repair is usually the smart call; see furnace repair. Replace when the unit is past 15 years, the heat exchanger is cracked, repairs are stacking up, or you want lower bills from a high-efficiency model.

Straight talk on price

What does it cost?

Furnace replacement cost depends on size, AFUE efficiency, venting changes, and any code upgrades. We quote flat and in writing before any work, with financing available through Acorn Finance so a failed furnace doesn’t have to wait.

Local know-how

Furnace Replacement & Installation in the Capital Region

Capital Region winters are long and cold, so furnace sizing and efficiency matter more here than in milder climates. Many older Albany, Troy, and Schenectady homes still run aging furnaces or are converting off oil — if that’s you, we can pair a high-efficiency gas furnace with the gas work. See oil-to-gas conversion.

Plans & Financing

Two ways to avoid the surprise bill

Join our maintenance plan for yearly tune-ups and big savings, or choose flexible financing that fits your budget with quick pre-qualification.

Peace of mind. Built in.

Smart options that help protect your home, your time, and your wallet.

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Empire Express
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  • Furnace tune-up every year
  • Priority scheduling
  • 15% off every repair
  • 2-year warranty on repairs (vs. 1 year)
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
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Financing Options

Flexible payment plans to fit your budget.


  • $0 down for qualified buyers
  • Low monthly payments
  • Quick pre-qualification, no credit impact

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Based in Nassau, NY

Where we serve

Heating across New York's Capital Region

Empire State Plumbing serves homeowners across New York’s Capital Region from our Nassau base — including Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Clifton Park, Colonie, Saratoga, Delmar, East Greenbush, Hudson, and Nassau, plus towns throughout all 6 Capital Region counties.

More Services

More ways we can help

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Good to know

Furnace Replacement & Installation questions, answered

The things Capital Region homeowners ask us most about repair, replacement and cost.

Most straightforward gas furnace replacements are completed in a day. Venting or fuel changes can take longer; we tell you up front.

It’s based on a heating load calculation — square footage, insulation, windows, and climate — not a rule of thumb. Oversized furnaces short-cycle and wear out faster.

Higher AFUE means more of your gas becomes heat. In our cold climate the efficiency upgrade usually pays back over the furnace’s life.

Yes — a dead furnace in a Capital Region winter is a priority. We offer fast replacement, Monday through Friday, with financing.

Yes — through Acorn Finance.