Heat Pump Installation in Seattle, WA
Ducted and ductless heat pumps for Seattle homes from our Redmond team: sized room by room, sited for Seattle’s noise code, permits handled, City Light and Clean Heat rebates applied.
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Heat pump installation in Seattle from our Redmond team
Home Comfort Alliance installs ducted and ductless heat pumps in Seattle homes from its Redmond branch. We are an approved Seattle City Light contractor and a participating contractor in the City of Seattle's Clean Heat Program, a Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Dealer and a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, and our NATE-certified technicians run a room-by-room load calculation (ACCA Manual J) on every installation. We pull the required permits for every installation, and the estimate for a new system is free.
Call (425) 645-0404 or use the form at the end of this page. A comfort advisor visits, measures the house, checks where the outdoor unit can legally go on your lot, and gives you written options with your City Light discount and any Clean Heat rebate already worked in.
Is a heat pump right for your Seattle home?
For most Seattle houses, yes: winters are long, damp and mostly above freezing, which is where heat pumps work best, and the same system cools the house in summer. What changes from house to house is the type of system and the rebate path, and both depend on how you heat today.
| How you heat today | Usual heat pump option | Money that may apply |
|---|---|---|
| Oil furnace or oil boiler | Ducted heat pump on the existing ducts, or ductless heads where there are no ducts | Seattle Clean Heat Program: $2,000 instant rebate, plus a $4,000 bonus for moderate-income households |
| Electric baseboards or wall heaters | Ductless mini-split, one head per zone | Seattle City Light instant discount on qualifying equipment. See replacing baseboard heat with a heat pump |
| Electric forced-air furnace | Ducted heat pump on the same ducts | Seattle City Light instant discount |
| Gas furnace (PSE gas) | All-electric heat pump, or a heat pump paired with the furnace (dual fuel) | PSE programs for its natural gas customers, plus the City Light discount on the heat pump |
| No air conditioning, hot upstairs rooms | Heat pump in place of a new AC, so the cooling also heats | Depends on the heating system it replaces |
Many older Seattle bungalows and Craftsman houses were built without ducts, or with ducts sized for an oil furnace that are too small for cooling. Lots are often narrow, with houses a few feet apart, which is why siting gets its own section below. For a side-by-side look at cooling options, read AC vs heat pump in Seattle.
Ducted or ductless: what fits an older Seattle house?
| System | Best for | What the job involves |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted central heat pump | Homes with a forced-air oil, gas or electric furnace and ducts in good shape | Outdoor unit, new indoor coil or air handler, line set, thermostat; ducts checked and sealed where needed |
| Ductless mini-split | Homes heated by baseboards, wall heaters or a boiler; additions and finished attics | Outdoor unit plus one to several wall or ceiling heads, each with its own line set |
| Ducted short-run or mixed system | Homes with ducts on one floor and none on another | A ducted unit for the main floor and ductless heads upstairs, or concealed ducted heads |
More detail: ductless mini-split installation in Seattle and our ductless systems page.
Where can the outdoor unit go on a Seattle lot?
The outdoor unit has to meet Seattle's noise code at your property line, and for a heat pump the nighttime limit is the one that counts. Between two homes in residential zones the limit is 55 dBA in the daytime and 45 dBA at night, from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays and 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. on weekends and holidays (SDCI, residential heat pump and AC sound level compliance (2025)).
- How the city checks it: at the mechanical inspection, the inspector photographs the equipment label and measures the distance to the property line. SDCI then predicts the sound level at the line from the manufacturer's heating sound rating, counting nearby walls that reflect sound. Above 47 dBA, the install fails the noise review and needs mitigation.
- What usually causes trouble: units squeezed into a minimum side yard of about 3 feet. Front and rear yards, or a spot facing the street or alley, usually give the distance the code needs.
- What fixes it: a quieter model or the maker's quiet package, a compressor blanket, a solid sound barrier (SDCI says these typically cut 5 to 8 dBA), or moving the unit.
Because a failed noise review means rework after the install, the unit's location and model are settled at the estimate, before any equipment is ordered.
Do you need a permit for a heat pump in Seattle?
Yes. Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) issues the refrigeration permit for a split-system heat pump, and only licensed contractors can obtain it. SDCI also issues Seattle's electrical permits, which cover the new circuit and outdoor disconnect (SDCI, electrical permit). Seattle does its own inspections rather than L&I. We pull the required permits for every installation, and the noise review above happens as part of the mechanical inspection.
Will your Seattle home need a panel upgrade?
Sometimes. Older Seattle houses may still have small electrical services or full panels, and a heat pump needs its own circuit. The load calculation at the estimate shows whether your panel has room. If it does not, our electricians handle the panel upgrade as part of the same project under WA Electrical Contractor Lic. #HOMECCA782DC.
How much does a heat pump cost in Seattle?
Your price depends on your home's heating and cooling needs, the add-ons you need, how many rooms the system serves and where it's installed. Get a price range in about 30 seconds with our free instant quote tool, then a technician confirms the exact price on a free site visit.
| Benchmark | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Heat pump installation, Seattle (regional estimate) | $6,667 to $13,852 | Angi, Seattle heat pump installation costs, July 2026 |
This is a published regional estimate, not our price. In Seattle, the quote also covers SDCI permit fees and any noise mitigation the site needs, and the City Light discount and Clean Heat rebate come off the invoice. Our heat pump cost guide breaks down what drives the number. For ductless pricing, see the Seattle mini-split cost guide.
What heat pump rebates can Seattle homeowners get in 2026?
Seattle homes get their electricity from Seattle City Light, not PSE, so the City Light discount is the main electric rebate. Oil-heated homes add the city's Clean Heat rebate. Updated October 2026.
| Program | Who qualifies | Amount | How it is paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle City Light air-source heat pump discount | City Light customers; contractor-installed; units under 5.4 tons | $300 (SEER2 15.2, HSPF2 8.1 or higher), $400 (HSPF2 8.5 or higher), $600 (SEER2 16.0, HSPF2 9.5 or higher) | Instant discount on the contractor's bid through participating distributors; do-it-yourself installs are not eligible |
| Seattle Clean Heat Program | Seattle homes heating with oil, switching to a qualified Mitsubishi Electric heat pump | $2,000 instant rebate | Applied on the participating contractor's invoice |
| Clean Heat bonus | Households earning 81% to 150% of area median income | $4,000 more, up to $6,000 total | Installations completed by May 30, 2027 |
| Office of Housing Clean Heat | Income-qualified Seattle households below the bonus range | No-cost oil-to-heat-pump conversion | Through the City of Seattle Office of Housing |
| PSE hybrid heat pump rebate | PSE natural gas customers adding a ducted heat pump to a gas furnace | $1,500, plus a $2,400 income-based Efficiency Boost | Through a PSE Trade Ally contractor |
| PSE moderate-income heat pump rebate | Income-qualified PSE natural gas customers replacing gas heat with a heat pump | $4,000 | Through a PSE Trade Ally or REP contractor |
| Federal 25C tax credit | None | Ended for equipment placed in service after Dec 31, 2025 | Not available |
Home Comfort Alliance is an approved Seattle City Light contractor, a participating Clean Heat contractor and a PSE Trade Ally, and we handle the rebate paperwork for you. Two Clean Heat rules to know: the rebate requires a Mitsubishi Electric heat pump, and the oil tank must be decommissioned to Seattle Fire Department requirements. PSE's gas programs are written for PSE natural gas customers, so we confirm on your account that a Seattle home qualifies before counting them in a quote.
Sources, checked October 5, 2026: Seattle City Light, Heating and Cooling Your Home; City of Seattle, Clean Heat Program; PSE hybrid heat pump rebate; PSE moderate-income heat pump rebate.
Can you finance a heat pump?
Yes. Financing through Salal Credit Union or Synchrony works for installations, replacements and repairs, with low monthly payment plans starting at $179/month* and 0% interest options for qualifying customers. Approval is instant online. See financing.
*Financing through Salal Credit Union or Synchrony, subject to credit approval. Rates, terms and monthly payments depend on the amount financed, the plan and your credit. 0% interest options are available to qualifying customers. See lender for full terms.
Get a free estimateAn in-home visit and a written, upfront price before any work begins.
How a Seattle heat pump installation works
- Free in-home estimate. A comfort advisor looks at your current heat, ducts, panel and the yard.
- Room-by-room load calculation. ACCA Manual J sizing, so the system is neither oversized nor undersized.
- Siting and noise check. The outdoor unit's spot and model are chosen to pass Seattle's noise review.
- Written, upfront price. Options with the City Light discount, any Clean Heat or PSE rebate, and financing.
- Permits. We pull the SDCI refrigeration and electrical permits.
- Installation and startup. The crew installs, charges and tests the system and sets up the thermostat.
- Inspection and paperwork. SDCI inspects, including the noise review, and we file the rebate paperwork.
What you get with Home Comfort Alliance
- A room-by-room load calculation (ACCA Manual J) on every installation
- We pull the required permits for every installation
- Upfront, transparent pricing before any work begins
- 1-year labor warranty on installations; extended labor coverage on repairs for Home Comfort Club members, up to 5 years from installation
- Support for the manufacturer's warranty on covered equipment parts
- Free estimates on new installations, and financing from $179/month*
- Service after the install: heat pump repair and tune-ups from the same team
Where we install heat pumps around Seattle
Our Redmond team installs heat pumps across Seattle and the Eastside. In Seattle we install in North Seattle (Ballard, Fremont, Wallingford, Green Lake, the University District, Ravenna, Wedgwood, Northgate and Lake City), Central Seattle (Capitol Hill, the Central District, Madison Park, Queen Anne and Magnolia) and West Seattle (Alki, Admiral, Fauntleroy and Delridge). Nearby, see heat pump installation in Redmond and Kirkland, or our heat pump installation in the Seattle-Tacoma area overview, which covers system types, cold-weather performance and rebates by utility.
Seattle heat pump FAQ
Who installs heat pumps in Seattle?
Home Comfort Alliance installs ducted and ductless heat pumps in Seattle from its Redmond branch. We are an approved Seattle City Light contractor, a participating contractor in Seattle's Clean Heat Program and a Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Dealer, with NATE-certified technicians, and we have served Puget Sound homes since 1977.
Do I need a permit to install a heat pump in Seattle?
Yes. SDCI issues the refrigeration permit for a split-system heat pump, and only licensed contractors can obtain it. SDCI also issues the electrical permit for the new circuit. We pull the required permits for every installation.
How loud can a heat pump be in Seattle?
Between two homes in residential zones, Seattle allows 55 dBA at the property line in the daytime and 45 dBA at night. SDCI predicts the sound level from the unit's rating and its distance to the property line at the mechanical inspection, and installs predicted above 47 dBA need mitigation such as a barrier, a quieter model or a new location.
Does Seattle City Light offer a heat pump rebate?
Yes. As of October 2026, City Light offers an instant contractor discount of $300, $400 or $600 on qualifying air-source heat pumps under 5.4 tons, depending on SEER2 and HSPF2 ratings. It is applied through participating distributors, so do-it-yourself installs do not qualify.
Can I get a rebate to switch from oil heat to a heat pump in Seattle?
Yes. The City of Seattle's Clean Heat Program pays a $2,000 instant rebate for switching from oil to a qualified Mitsubishi Electric heat pump through a participating contractor, plus a $4,000 bonus for households earning 81% to 150% of area median income on installs completed by May 30, 2027. Home Comfort Alliance is a participating contractor. The oil tank must be decommissioned to Seattle Fire Department requirements.
Do heat pumps work in Seattle winters?
Yes. Seattle winters are long but mostly above freezing, which is where heat pumps are most efficient, and current models keep heating well below freezing. Backup heat, either electric or a gas furnace in a dual fuel setup, covers the rare cold snap.
Should an older Seattle house get a ducted or ductless heat pump?
If the house has a forced-air furnace and ducts in good shape, a ducted heat pump usually fits. Houses heated by baseboards, wall heaters or a boiler usually get ductless heads, and some homes mix the two.
Will I need a new electrical panel for a heat pump?
Not always. The load calculation at the estimate shows whether your panel has room for the new circuit. If it does not, our electricians handle the panel upgrade in the same project.
How much does a heat pump cost in Seattle?
It depends on the home, the add-ons and how many rooms the system serves. A published regional estimate puts Seattle heat pump installation at $6,667 to $13,852 (Angi, July 2026). Our free instant quote tool gives a price range in about 30 seconds, and a technician confirms the exact price on a free site visit.
Do you also repair heat pumps in Seattle?
Yes. Repair visits carry a $119 dispatch fee and a diagnostic fee of $72 or $130, listed separately, with 24/7 emergency HVAC service available for a $330 after-hours fee. A heat pump tune-up is $230, or $180 for Home Comfort Club members.
Sources (checked October 5, 2026): Seattle City Light, Heating and Cooling Your Home; City of Seattle, Clean Heat Program; SDCI, residential heat pump and AC sound level compliance (2025); SDCI, electrical permit; PSE hybrid heat pump rebate; PSE moderate-income heat pump rebate; Angi, Seattle heat pump installation costs (July 2026).
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