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Ballpark your HVAC replacement

Six quick picks, one running total. Get a realistic budget for a new AC, furnace, or heat pump in your Des Moines-metro home — plus your estimated monthly payment on 0% APR financing.

Interactive tool

Configure your install — see a real ballpark

The number below updates the moment you pick each option. When you're ready for a real quote, send us your picks and Brian or Jordan will call within one business day with an exact price for your home — plus every 2026 MidAmerican Instant Discount you qualify for.

01What are you installing or replacing?This is the biggest single line item on the ballpark. Pick your best guess — we can change it on the call.
02How big is the area you want to heat & cool?Use the rough square footage of your conditioned space. If you're not sure, look at your last property-tax notice.
03Do you need a thermostat installed?Most homeowners upgrade at install time — a smart thermostat pairs with the new equipment out of the box.
04Comfort & protection add-onsOptional — pick any that apply. Add-ons are usually easier and cheaper to install at the same time as the equipment.
05Does your ductwork need any work?Existing ducts are usually fine and cost nothing extra. Big changes are the biggest hidden cost in HVAC installs, so we call them out.
06When would you like the installation completed?No rush fee for anything inside a month. ASAP is only used for emergency-out installs.
What happens next

From ballpark to a system installed in your home

The estimator gets you to a starting budget. Here's what happens between "sent my picks" and "new system running": six real steps, none of them padded.

Step 01

System evaluation

We come out (free, no obligation) and check your current system — condition, sizing, ductwork, electrical, venting. If a repair is smarter than a replacement, we'll tell you.

Step 02

Sized recommendations

A tech-informed recommendation based on your home's actual heat load and comfort priorities. Not a script — a real plan for your house.

Step 03

Tiered honest quotes

Good / better / best on a single page with every 2026 MidAmerican Instant Discount already applied. No hidden fees, no last-minute add-ons at the truck.

Step 04

Financing options

Midwest Comfort Heating & Cooling partners with Optimus for HVAC financing — 36-month 0% APR terms available for qualified applicants, subject to credit approval.

Step 05

Professional installation

Same-crew install from start to permit close-out. We protect floors, disposal is included, and every install is signed off by a supervisor before we leave.

Step 06

Guaranteed Satisfaction

Fixed the first time or we come back on us. Every installation is backed by our Guaranteed Satisfaction promise — the same promise every service call carries.

What you get for your money

More than a piece of equipment

A new HVAC system is a 15-year decision. When you install with us, you're paying for work that actually holds up over that decade and a half — and a team that answers when you call in year 12.

  • Real home comfort

    The right-sized system, dialed in for your Des Moines-metro home — not oversized (which short-cycles) or undersized (which runs forever).

  • Lower energy bills

    Modern high-efficiency equipment cuts monthly heating and cooling costs versus a 15-year-old system — usually by a real, measurable amount.

  • Local expert guidance

    You're talking to a Stenger-family second-generation Des Moines HVAC team — not a call center, not a national franchise, not a private-equity roll-up.

  • Verifiable reliability

    1,000+ five-star reviews on record, and every tech is named in customer reviews by first name. It's a small enough team that Brian and Jordan know every job going out.

Frequently asked

Quick answers about the estimator

Is this a real quote? +

No — it's a ballpark to help you budget before we come out. The number will move once we know exactly which equipment fits your home, what your ductwork needs, and which 2026 MidAmerican Instant Discounts you qualify for. Send us your picks and Brian or Jordan will call within one business day with a real quote.

Why does the ballpark not include rebates? +

MidAmerican Energy's 2026 Instant Discounts come off at the point of sale by a participating distributor — we can only tell you the exact dollar amount once we know the specific model we're installing. Applying an average would understate the discount for some homeowners and overstate it for others; showing the pre-discount ballpark and applying the real dollar amount on the quote is more honest.

Is the federal heat pump tax credit still available in 2026? +

No — the federal 25C tax credit ended for installations after December 31, 2025. Anyone still advertising it for 2026 installs is out of date. MidAmerican Energy's 2026 Instant Discounts, however, are real and active, and we'll apply the exact amount on your real quote.

How fast will I hear back? +

Usually within one business day — often the same day during business hours. Call (515) 277-6327 if it's urgent and we'll talk it through immediately.

A friendly heads-up

The ballpark isn't a quote — and that's the point.

The number the estimator produces is a starting-line budget, not an offer. It's built from real cost ranges — the same ranges Brian and Jordan use in their heads — and it does a good job of telling you what order of magnitude to plan around. It doesn't try to be more than that.

A dozen things can move your real quote up or down: the specific tonnage the load calc calls for, the age and condition of your ducts, whether there's a chimney liner that needs updating with a new furnace, how the electrical panel looks, and — most importantly — which 2026 MidAmerican Energy Instant Discounts the specific equipment we spec qualifies for. Those come off the final quote, not the ballpark.

Bottom line: the estimator is a good place to start the conversation and a poor place to end it. When you're ready, send us your picks (or call (515) 277-6327) and we'll turn it into an actual quote you can hold in your hand — free, no obligation, and priced from the actual model that fits your home.