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Los Angeles Heat Pump Installation Cost Guide & Pricing

December 29, 2025
Heat pump installation cost

Prices, Rebates, and Maximizing Your Savings

Installing a heat pump in your home is one of the smartest ways to improve energy efficiency, reduce utility bills, and enjoy reliable year-round comfort. With modern heat pump technology, homeowners can heat and cool their homes efficiently while significantly reducing their carbon footprint. If you’re a homeowner in Los Angeles, now is an excellent time to make the switch—thanks to a variety of local, state, and federal rebate programs that can help offset heat pump installation costs and make your investment even more affordable. Get a quick, no email, no sign up, heat pump HVAC replacement cost estimate in 2 minutes.

At LA Heating and Air, we not only provide professional, high-quality heat pump installations with transparent pricing tailored to your home’s needs, but we also help our customers navigate the rebate process from start to finish. Our team can assist you in identifying which incentive programs you may qualify for and guide you through the application process to ensure you receive the maximum savings available.

Heat Pump Cost in Los Angeles

The cost of a heat pump installation depends on your home, existing ductwork, and system type:

  • Heat Pump Installation cost without ducting: $8,000 – $14,000
  • Adding or replacing ducting: Additional $3,000 and up, depending on home size
  • Installing a brand-new heat pump with ducting: $13,000 and up

These prices include professional heat pump installation and expert guidance to help you take advantage of all available rebates.

Rebates and Incentives for Heat Pump Installation

Here’s a breakdown of the major rebates and incentives available to Los Angeles homeowners:

TECH Clean California – Single Family HVAC

The TECH Clean California – Single Family HVAC incentive encourages single-family homeowners to upgrade their existing non-heat pump HVAC systems to energy-efficient heat pumps for residential retrofits. Eligible homeowners can receive incentives up to $4,000, which are exclusively available when working with a TECH Clean California-enrolled contractor.

  • Incentive: Up to $8,000
  • Eligibility: Single-family homes replacing a non-heat pump HVAC system. Only Energy Star rated 2-stage or variable capacity systems are eligible.
  • Details: Available only through TECH Clean California–enrolled contractors. Retrofits only, new construction not eligible.
  • More Info: Tech Clean California

Home Performance Plus Program Rebate

The Southern California Edison (SCE) Home Performance Plus program is designed for SCE residents in designated disadvantaged communities to enhance home comfort, reduce energy bills, and increase property value through comprehensive upgrades. The program offers no-cost home energy assessments and significant rebates for eligible energy-efficient improvements.

  • Incentive: $667 per ton.
  • Eligibility: Residents must be a Southern California Edison customer living within a designated disadvantaged community.
  • Details: Upgrades must be installed by a Home Performance Plus participating contractor. Participants must be replacing an existing natural gas appliance. Incentives can be combined with other programs like TECH Clean CA funds. Households enrolled in income-based programs like CARE/FERA, LIHEAP, and ESA are not eligible for these specific rebates.
  • More Info: Home Performance Plus

Burbank Water & Power Rebate

The Burbank Water and Power (BWP) Electrify Your Home program offers rebates to residential customers who replace gas appliances with energy-efficient electric alternatives, focusing on promoting heat pumps for space heating and cooling to save energy and improve home safety and air quality.

  • Incentive: Up to $2,500, Low - Income eligible up to $5,000
  • Eligibility: Burbank residents replacing an existing non-heat pump system.
  • Details: To qualify, all equipment installations and electrical upgrades require a permit and must pass inspection from the City of Burbank's Building & Safety Division. Applicants must hire a licensed contractor, and submit the application within six months of the "finalized" permit issuance date (or purchase date if no permit is required). Low-income incentives are available to BWP customers enrolled in the Burbank Utility Service Subsidy (BUSS) or Lifeline program (must be approved or re-approved within the past 18 months).
  • More Info: Burbank Water & Power Heat Pump

Glendale Water & Power Rebate

This rebate offers financial incentives to homeowners and renters who install high-efficiency heat pumps for space heating and cooling in their residences.

  • Incentive: up to $5,000
  • Eligibility: Glendale residents installing qualifying heat pump systems. Must meet current ENERGY STAR® guidelines with minimum SEER 2 rating of 15.2 or greater and HSPF 2 of 7.8 or greater.
  • Details: Limit 1 rebate per story every 10 years for Heat Pumps and 1 rebate per room every 10 years for Ductless ACs per customer at the same residence.
  • More Info: Glendale Water and Power

LADWP Central Heat Pump Rebate

The Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) offers a special rebate on air-source heat pumps to homeowners whose houses are serviced by the utility provided the unit meets strict efficiency standards.

  • Incentive: up to $5,000
  • Eligibility: Los Angeles homeowners installing central ducted heat pumps with ≥7.7 HSPFs and ≥15.2 SEER2, PAID Itemized Invoice with Make/Model & Matching AHRI Certificate Reference Number, AHRI Certificate of product rating and final Approved Building and Safety Permit.
  • Details: Helps offset the cost of high-efficiency heat pump installations and can be combined with other incentives
  • More Info: LADWP Consumer Rebates Program

Why Choose LA Heating and Air  

At LA Heating and Air, our licensed technicians deliver expert heat pump installation services throughout Los Angeles, ensuring your home stays comfortable year-round while maximizing energy efficiency. We offer personalized solutions to meet your needs, including:

  • In-depth analysis of your home to determine the ideal heat pump system for your needs
  • Professional heat pump installation for homes with or without existing ductwork
  • Step-by-step guidance through rebate programs so you can maximize your savings

Get Started Today
Don’t miss out on valuable incentives that can significantly reduce your installation costs. Instead of dealing with all the difficult red tape of getting heat pump HVAC rebates in Los Angeles, give us at LA Heating and Air, we make it easy to take full advantage of these programs and guide you through exactly which rebates you qualify for before any work gets started. We service all of LA and surrounding areas such as Burbank and Thousand Oaks.

Schedule your consultation today or request a free, no-obligation quote, and let our experts guide you through every step—from selecting the right system to completing your rebate applications. Call us now or book your free estimate appointment online to start your heat pump installation journey with a trusted Los Angeles contractor who puts your comfort and savings first. Don’t wait—upgrade your home’s heating and cooling efficiency today!

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