Heat pump installation in San Diego County
A heat pump replaces your furnace and your AC with one system that does both — and modern inverter units handle inland San Diego's 100° summers and chilly winter nights without breaking a sweat. We've taken homes from gas furnace to heat pump and air handler in a single working day.
When a heat pump makes sense
- Your furnace AND your AC are both getting old — one install replaces both
- You want off gas, or your gas bills sting every winter
- You're adding solar, or already have it — heat pumps pair beautifully
- The house needs quieter, steadier comfort than the old on/off blast
- You want the electrification rebates whenever they reopen — we track them honestly
What we do
Sizing is everything inland: we run the load calculation against inland design temperatures, not coastal averages, and spec inverter equipment that modulates instead of slamming on and off. Install day covers the outdoor unit, air handler, electrical, condensate, and controls — usually finished the same evening, permitted and HERS-tested.
What things actually cost
| Job | San Diego market range |
|---|---|
| Full heat-pump system, installed (San Diego market) | $7,000 – $13,500 |
These are the ranges San Diego homeowners actually pay across the market — not a quote. We price your exact job before any work starts, and the number doesn't move after.
Rebates, told straight
Plenty of websites still promise a $2,000 federal tax credit and TECH Clean California money. As of mid-2026: the federal 25C credit ended for installs after December 2025, and TECH/HEEHRA rebates are fully reserved with waitlists. What's actually live: SDG&E equipment rebates ($200–$500) and the City of San Diego HEART program for city addresses. We'll tell you exactly what your job qualifies for before you sign anything — see our rebates page for the current status.
“They replaced our gas furnace with a new heat pump and air handler. Jonathan was very responsive and friendly, and his whole team was great. They did the whole project in one day and were respectful of our house, including keeping noise levels low and making sure they had their shoe covers on as well as placing a sheet trail from the front door to the air handler closet.”
Heat pumps questions we hear a lot
Do heat pumps really work in 100° inland heat?
What about cold nights in Alpine or Jamul?
Can you really do the changeout in one day?
How we guide you between brands
Brand matters less than sizing and install quality — but when you're choosing, this is the straight version of what we tell customers at the kitchen table.
| If you care most about… | Worth a look |
|---|---|
| Best for budgets | Goodman · Amana |
| Premium performance | Carrier · Trane · Lennox |
| Strong warranties | Amana · American Standard · Goodman |
| Energy efficiency | Lennox · Carrier · Rheem |
| Proven reliability | Trane · Rheem · American Standard · Carrier |
We install and service all thirteen major brands — and we’ll tell you when the budget tier is honestly enough for your house.