Local cost guides
What does heat pump installation cost where you live?
The installed range is only half the answer — which utility serves your home decides the rebates, and several Puget Sound cities run their own permits. Pick your market for the local math.
Puget Sound–wide: $12,000 – $20,000 · typical installed cold-climate heat pump, Puget Sound
The short answer
Most Puget Sound homeowners pay $12,000–$20,000 for a fully installed cold-climate heat pump, depending on system type and your home's electrical readiness. Single-zone ductless systems start lower, and dual-fuel setups run higher. Utility rebates and the statewide WA HEAR program can take thousands off qualifying installs — get a free, no-obligation estimate for your exact range.
Most installs: 1–2 days · electrical or ductwork upgrades can add time
Heat Pump Installation cost by market
Heat Pump Installation cost in Seattle
Seattle City Light territory — local rebates, permits, and the Seattle price factors.
$12,000 – $20,000
See the Seattle guideHeat Pump Installation cost in Bellevue
Puget Sound Energy territory — local rebates, permits, and the Bellevue price factors.
$12,000 – $20,000
See the Bellevue guideHeat Pump Installation cost in Everett
Snohomish County PUD territory — local rebates, permits, and the Everett price factors.
$12,000 – $20,000
See the Everett guideHeat Pump Installation cost in Tacoma
Tacoma Power territory — local rebates, permits, and the Tacoma price factors.
$12,000 – $20,000
See the Tacoma guideSame project, different city math
The installed range barely moves between markets — what changes is who powers the home (so which rebates apply) and who signs off on the permit.
| Market | Installed range | Electric utility | Permits & inspections |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $12,000 – $20,000 | Seattle City Light | Seattle Dept. of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) |
| Bellevue | $12,000 – $20,000 | Puget Sound Energy | City of Bellevue Development Services |
| Everett | $12,000 – $20,000 | Snohomish County PUD | City of Everett Permit Services |
| Tacoma | $12,000 – $20,000 | Tacoma Power | Tacoma Power Permits & Inspections |
Heat Pump Installation cost FAQs
How long does a heat pump installation take?
A straightforward replacement is usually a one-day job. Heat-pump conversions that add ductwork or electrical upgrades can take two days. Eco confirms the timeline in your upfront quote so there are no surprises.
Is a heat pump worth it in the Puget Sound climate?
For most Puget Sound homes, yes. The mild, wet climate is ideal for cold-climate heat pumps, which heat and cool efficiently, cut energy bills, and frequently qualify for utility rebates and Washington's income-qualified HEAR point-of-sale discounts that offset the higher upfront cost. Note: PSE pays its heat pump rebates only when a PSE Trade Ally or Recommended Energy Professional installs the system - Eco is a PSE Trade Ally Network member. (Rebate figures verified as of July 2026; the federal 25C tax credit expired December 31, 2025.)
Before you price it, decide it
Want the exact number for your home?
Ranges set expectations — your estimate settles it. Upfront price before any work begins.