Is $2,500 to replace a cracked heat exchanger a fair price?
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A technician informed me today that my heat exchanger is cracked and showed me a picture. He said the CO2 readings in my house were 0. I'm concerned about the severity of the crack and if it needs immediate replacement. I'm also questioning if $2500 for labor is a fair price, especially since I live in the Midwest. The furnace is a Carrier and is 12.5 years old. The technician pointed out what looked like dirt in a bottom hole as the crack. He was at my home for routine maintenance. I'm seeking other opinions and would like to understand what a combustion analysis would entail.
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Quote for replacing a cracked heat exchanger. - Heat exchanger: Cracked - Parts: Under warranty - Furnace brand: Carrier - Furnace age: 12.5 years - Technician's finding: Identified a crack in a bottom hole during routine maintenance - CO2 readings: 0 in the house
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Category
HVAC
Price
$2,500
Quote Date
February 1, 2026
Brand/model
Carrier
System type
Furnace
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