# HVAC replacement in Cedar Rapids, IA

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> Heat for long Cedar Rapids winters. Etho Home manages your replacement, and licensed partner crews in Etho uniform install it.

Heat for long Cedar Rapids winters.

Cedar Rapids has long winters with subzero January nights and humid summers along the Cedar River. Most homes, old and new, have the furnace in a full basement.

## Climate

Cedar Rapids sits on the northern side of IECC Climate Zone 5A just south of the Zone 6A line. Winters are long and cold, with sub-zero January nights and heavy snow, while summers bring high humidity and storm fronts rolling across the Cedar River basin.

## Local homes

Southeast and Northeast Cedar Rapids (Vernon Heights, Bever Park, Kenwood Park) feature early-to-mid-century two-stories and bungalows with full basements. Westdale, Bowman Woods, Marion, Hiawatha, and Robins feature a wide mix of split-foyers, ranch homes, and newer two-story builds with basement furnaces.

## Utilities

Alliant Energy (or Linn County REC in select outlying areas) for electricity, and MidAmerican Energy for natural gas. Alliant Energy electric rates are higher than MidAmerican's, so compare cooling and furnace efficiency ratings against current rates in Cedar Rapids.

## Areas served

- Vernon Heights
- Bowman Woods
- Marion
- Hiawatha
- Robins
- Fairfax
- Ely
- Palo
- Mount Vernon
- North Liberty

## Recommended systems

- [Furnace replacement](https://ethohome.com/services/furnace-replacement/): Compare a gas furnace with a heat pump using current utility rates, equipment costs, and your home’s heating needs.
- [AC replacement](https://ethohome.com/services/ac-replacement/): Compare the added equipment cost with estimated energy use. Payback depends on your electricity rate and how much cooling your home needs.
- [Indoor air quality](https://ethohome.com/services/air-quality/): Whole-home humidifiers prevent dry winter air and static shock, while deep-pleated media filters capture Eastern Iowa agricultural pollen and dust.

## Questions

### Should I get a gas furnace or a heat pump in Cedar Rapids given Alliant Energy electric rates?

Because Cedar Rapids residents pay Alliant Energy for electricity and MidAmerican Energy for natural gas, natural gas is very cost-effective for deep winter heating here. Most homeowners choose either a 96%+ AFUE two-stage gas furnace paired with a high-SEER2 central AC, or a dual-fuel heat pump that switches to gas below 35°F–40°F.

### Can I get rebates from both Alliant Energy and MidAmerican Energy in Cedar Rapids?

Yes. When you replace your furnace and air conditioner together, you can apply for MidAmerican Energy's natural gas furnace/thermostat rebates and Alliant Energy's central AC or heat pump rebates.

### Who pulls the City of Cedar Rapids or Marion mechanical permit?

Our licensed local installation partner pulls the required mechanical permit with Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, or your local Linn County jurisdiction and coordinates the final inspection.

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