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Heat pump installation in Tukwila, WA
Home Comfort Alliance installs and replaces ducted, ductless and hybrid heat pumps across Tukwila, with a room-by-room Manual J load calculation and the required permits on every installation.
Tukwila homes get power from Seattle City Light or PSE, and your heat pump rebate follows your electric bill. We size every system with a Manual J load calculation, pull the Tukwila permits, and most installations take 4 to 10 hours.
Call (425) 645-0404 or book online. Need a repair instead? See heat pump repair.
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City Light or PSE? Your Tukwila rebate depends on your bill
Seattle City Light and Puget Sound Energy both serve Tukwila homes, each in its own part of the city, and PSE supplies natural gas across nearly all of Tukwila. Your electric bill shows which utility serves you.
| If your electric bill is from | Main heat pump offer | Also check |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle City Light | Instant discount of $300, $400 or $600 by efficiency tier | PSE's gas rebates, if you heat with PSE gas |
| Puget Sound Energy | $1,500 conversion or upgrade rebate, or an instant discount | Efficiency Boost up to $2,400 (income-based) |
Is a heat pump right for your Tukwila home?
Usually, yes. A heat pump heats and cools with one system, and what you heat with today decides the best setup and the rebate.
| What you heat with today | Usual heat pump option | Rebate to check |
|---|---|---|
| Electric baseboards or wall heaters | Ductless heat pump, one indoor unit per zone | City Light instant discount, or PSE $1,500 if PSE supplies your power |
| Electric furnace | Ducted heat pump on the existing ducts | City Light instant discount, or PSE $1,500 |
| PSE natural gas furnace | Hybrid: a heat pump paired with your furnace | PSE $1,500 hybrid; $4,000 if income-qualified and switching off gas |
| Older heat pump, out of warranty | Ducted cold-climate replacement | PSE $1,500 upgrade (PSE power only) |
| Oil furnace | Ducted heat pump | We check current programs for you |
Tukwila has houses on the valley floor and up the hillsides, plus older apartments and townhomes heated by baseboards. Ductless systems suit those well: one indoor unit per room, no ductwork, and cooling for summer.
Ducted, ductless or hybrid
- Ducted heat pumps replace a furnace or air handler and use your existing ductwork.
- Ductless heat pumps mount on the wall, one indoor unit per zone. They suit homes heated by baseboards or wall heaters, additions and upstairs rooms (ductless systems, baseboard to heat pump).
- Hybrid systems pair a ducted heat pump with a gas furnace, which takes over on the coldest nights (gas to heat pump conversion).
We are a Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Dealer, Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, Lennox Premier Dealer and Quilt dealer, and we service all major brands.
Sized for a 24°F design day in Tukwila
Washington's energy code uses 24°F as the winter design temperature at Sea-Tac Airport, a few miles from Tukwila (WAC 51-11C-80100). We size every heat pump to it with an ACCA Manual J load calculation, room by room, rather than matching the old equipment. Where a home needs more margin, we recommend cold-climate heat pumps or a hybrid system that keeps the furnace for the coldest nights.
Heat pump cost in Tukwila
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. More detail: heat pump cost guide.
Regional benchmark, not our price: Angi lists Seattle-area heat pump installations at about $6,667 to $13,852, averaging $10,218 (checked November 2026, Angi).
Financing through Salal Credit Union or Synchrony starts at $179/month* (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.
Heat pump rebates in Tukwila (updated November 2026)
Your electric utility decides the electric rebates, and PSE's gas rebates apply if you heat with PSE gas.
| Utility | Amount | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle City Light | Instant discount: $300, $400 or $600 | Air-source heat pumps under 5.4 tons, by efficiency tier; taken off your price by the contractor |
| PSE (electric) | $1,500, plus up to $2,400 Efficiency Boost | Replacing baseboards, wall heaters or an electric furnace; PSE must supply your power |
| PSE (electric) | $1,500 heat pump upgrade | Out-of-warranty, centrally ducted all-electric heat pump; cold-climate replacement; PSE power |
| PSE (electric) | Instant discount: $300, $400 or $600 | Qualifying new heat pumps, by efficiency tier; PSE power |
| PSE (natural gas) | $1,500 hybrid | PSE gas furnace homes adding a ducted heat pump |
| PSE (natural gas) | $4,000 | Income-qualified PSE gas customers switching to a heat pump; apply within 30 days of install |
PSE's electric rebates need PSE to supply your electricity, so they don't apply on City Light power. PSE's gas rebates follow your gas account. Some offers can't be combined, so we check which option pays you the most. The federal 25C tax credit ended for equipment installed after December 31, 2025. We are an approved Seattle City Light contractor and a PSE Trade Ally, and we handle the rebate paperwork (PSE rebates, all rebates).
Permits in Tukwila
The City of Tukwila Permit Center, 6300 Southcenter Blvd #100, (206) 431-3670, issues mechanical and electrical permits, many of them over the counter through its online construction permits portal, and Tukwila does its own electrical inspections (Tukwila Permit Center, Washington L&I city list). We pull the required permits for every installation and schedule the inspections.
Electrical panel check
A heat pump needs a dedicated circuit, and some older panels lack the space or capacity. We check your panel on the estimate visit, and our licensed electricians handle any upgrade (panel upgrades, WA Electrical Contractor Lic. #HOMECCA782DC).
Replacing an older heat pump in Tukwila
Signs it is time: frequent repairs, weak heat in cold weather, rising bills, or a system that uses R-22 refrigerant. If PSE supplies your power and your heat pump is out of warranty and centrally ducted, PSE's $1,500 upgrade rebate can help. Not sure? Read repair or replace a heat pump (heat pump replacement).
How installation works
- A free in-home estimate.
- A room-by-room Manual J load calculation and a look at your ducts and panel.
- Written options and prices, with the rebates each one qualifies for.
- We pull the City of Tukwila mechanical and electrical permits through the city's online portal.
- Install day, start-up and commissioning, and a walkthrough. Most heat pump installations take between 4 and 10 hours, depending on the system type and how many systems we install.
- Permit inspection, rebate paperwork and first-year maintenance included.
A 3-year Comfort Shield labor warranty on new installations, kept active with yearly maintenance. First-year maintenance is included. After that, a heat pump tune-up is $230, or $180 for Home Comfort Club members, per piece of equipment. Home Comfort Club members with a new system installed by Home Comfort Alliance get extended labor coverage for up to 5 years from installation. Home Comfort Club plans are $15 a month per trade or $30 a month for all three (membership plans).
Rentals, townhomes and small businesses
Renting? We can book the visit when you're the one paying for it; otherwise we'll take your landlord's details and call them. We also handle heating and cooling for townhomes, duplexes and businesses in Tukwila.
A recent Tukwila heat pump installation
In June 2026 we installed a two-zone Carrier ductless heat pump in a Tukwila townhome: a 15,000 Btu indoor unit in the first-floor living room and a 12,000 Btu unit in the second-floor primary bedroom. The outdoor unit sits on a raised stand on the south-facing deck, with the refrigerant lines run in covers along the siding. Both rooms run from remotes or a phone app. PSE's $600 instant discount and a PSE rebate came off the cost.
Where we install around Tukwila
We install heat pumps across Tukwila, including Allentown, Foster, Riverton, Cascade View and Tukwila Hill (98168, 98178 and 98188). Nearby: heat pumps in Burien, heat pumps in SeaTac, heat pumps in Seattle and heat pumps in Kent.
Tukwila heat pump installation FAQ
How much does heat pump installation cost in Tukwila?
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. For reference, Angi puts the Seattle-area average at $10,218, with a typical range of $6,667 to $13,852 (regional estimate, checked November 2026), before rebates.
Is my Tukwila home on Seattle City Light or PSE?
Both serve Tukwila. Seattle City Light supplies power to part of the city and Puget Sound Energy to the rest, and PSE supplies natural gas. Your electric bill shows which utility serves you, and your heat pump rebate comes from that utility.
What can I get from Seattle City Light?
City Light offers an instant discount of $300, $400 or $600 on an air-source heat pump under 5.4 tons, depending on its efficiency tier. The discount goes through the contractor and comes off your price. We're an approved Seattle City Light contractor. Amounts checked November 2026.
What can I get if PSE is my electric utility?
PSE pays $1,500 to replace electric resistance heat with a heat pump and $1,500 to upgrade an older ducted heat pump that is past its warranty, plus an income-based Efficiency Boost of $2,400. If your equipment qualifies, PSE's instant discount ($300, $400 or $600 by efficiency tier) comes straight off your invoice, and we check which option pays you the most. Amounts checked November 2026.
I heat with PSE natural gas. Can I add a heat pump?
Yes. A hybrid system lets a ducted heat pump do most of the heating while your gas furnace takes over on the coldest nights. PSE offers $1,500 to its natural gas customers for a hybrid system, and $4,000 for income-qualified homes that switch from gas to a heat pump. We confirm what you qualify for before quoting.
Is there still a federal tax credit for heat pumps?
No. The federal 25C tax credit ended for heat pumps installed after December 31, 2025. Utility rebates from Seattle City Light or PSE still apply, and we check every program you qualify for.
Do I need a permit for a heat pump in Tukwila?
Yes. The City of Tukwila Permit Center issues mechanical and electrical permits through its online construction permits portal, and Tukwila does its own electrical inspections. We pull the required permits for every installation.
How long does heat pump installation take?
Most heat pump installations take between 4 and 10 hours, depending on the system type and how many systems we install.
Will a heat pump keep my Tukwila home warm in winter?
Washington's energy code uses 24°F as the winter design temperature at Sea-Tac Airport, a few miles from Tukwila. We run a room-by-room Manual J load calculation on every installation so the system is sized for your home, and a hybrid system can add a gas furnace for the coldest nights.
Should I choose a ducted, ductless or hybrid heat pump?
Homes and older apartments with baseboards or wall heaters and no ducts are usually a fit for ductless heat pumps. Homes with a gas furnace can add a ducted heat pump as a hybrid system or move to an all-electric ducted heat pump. We recommend the option after the load calculation and a look at your ducts and panel.
I rent my home. Can I book a heat pump estimate?
Renting? We can book the visit when you're the one paying for it; otherwise we'll take your landlord's details and call them.
What warranty and maintenance come with a new heat pump, and how do I book?
A 3-year Comfort Shield labor warranty on new installations, kept active with yearly maintenance. First-year maintenance is included. After that, a heat pump tune-up is $230, or $180 for Home Comfort Club members, per piece of equipment. Home Comfort Club members with a new system installed by Home Comfort Alliance get extended labor coverage for up to 5 years from installation. Our Redmond branch serves Tukwila, including Allentown, Foster, Riverton, Cascade View and Tukwila Hill. Call (425) 645-0404 or book online; our phones are answered and bookings are accepted 24/7.
Sources: Seattle City Light heating and cooling offers (read November 2, 2026); PSE heat pump rebates (read November 2, 2026); City of Tukwila Permit Center; Washington L&I city electrical list; WAC 51-11C-80100 design temperatures; Angi, Seattle heat pump cost.
Why Choose Home Comfort Alliance in Tukwila?
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