Heat pump installation in Portland gives you heating and cooling from one system. Efficiency Heating & Cooling installs ducted heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, and dual-fuel systems, each sized with a Manual J load calculation by NATE-certified technicians.
Heat pumps and ductless mini-splits start at $5,995 installed, and premium variable-speed systems top out around $12,500. As an Energy Trust of Oregon Trade Ally, we confirm current incentives in your written estimate. We serve Portland and 34 cities across the metro.
A heat pump heats and cools from one system by moving heat instead of burning fuel. In Portland's climate it can carry most or all of the heating load, and it gives you central cooling for summer heat waves.
Homes heating with electric resistance get the biggest change in operating cost from a heat pump.
Many older Portland homes were built without air conditioning. A heat pump adds cooling and heating at once.
When both are near the end of their life, one heat pump, or a heat pump paired with a gas furnace, can replace them.
Additions, finished attics, and converted garages can get their own ductless indoor unit.
The right system depends on your house. It comes down to whether you have ductwork, what condition it is in, and what you are trying to solve.
If you have ductwork in good shape, a ducted heat pump uses the same vents and thermostat location. It can run alone with electric backup heat, or as a dual-fuel system with a gas furnace for the coldest nights.
An outdoor unit connects to wall-mounted indoor units, one per zone. We install a lot of these in Portland's older Craftsman homes and bungalows, where running ductwork would mean opening walls. See our ductless mini-split installation page for zone options.
Portland doesn't get brutal winters, but east wind cold snaps out of the Columbia Gorge do happen. Cold-climate heat pumps are built to keep heating in that kind of weather, so we size and select equipment for the cold days, not the average ones.
Heat pumps and ductless mini-splits start at $5,995 installed in the Portland metro. Where you land depends on the number of zones, the equipment efficiency, and any electrical or duct work the install needs.
From $5,995
Single-zone systems for one room, an addition, or a home without ducts. Each added zone adds to the price.
From $5,995
Central systems on existing ductwork, replacing an AC, an electric furnace, or both.
Up to about $12,500
Premium variable-speed systems with the most even temperatures and the quietest operation.
Every price is in writing before work starts. Special financing is available with approved credit, and confirmed Energy Trust incentives are listed in your estimate.
Energy Trust of Oregon writes its residential heat pump incentives around one situation, a home that heats with an electric forced-air furnace. That rule shapes which Portland homes get the best value from a heat pump.
Energy Trust's current residential incentive table lists heat pump incentives that require an HSPF2 rating of 7.50 or greater and a heat pump that replaces an electric forced-air furnace as the home's primary heating source. It also notes that those incentives cannot be combined with other heat pump, heat pump controls, or thermostat incentives.
In practice, that means two things for your estimate. First, the heat pump we quote has to meet the HSPF2 threshold, which rules out some entry-level equipment. Second, the home's existing heat source matters. An all-electric home with an aging electric furnace is often the best candidate. A home with a newer gas furnace may still benefit from a dual-fuel setup, but the incentive picture is different.
As an Energy Trust Trade Ally, we check your address, utility, and existing system against the current offers before we quote. Confirmed incentives go in your written estimate, and we submit the paperwork after the install. Offers and eligibility change, so we never promise an incentive we have not confirmed.
We walk through the house, check the existing system and ductwork, and talk about what you want to fix, whether that is high bills, hot rooms in summer, or going all-electric.
A Manual J calculation sizes the heat pump to your house, with the cold days in mind.
We lay out your options with prices and confirmed incentives. Take it home and think about it if you want.
Our NATE-certified technicians install to manufacturer specs and Oregon code, including electrical work, line sets, and condensate drainage.
We verify refrigerant charge, airflow, defrost operation, and thermostat setup, then walk you through the controls.
Proper installation matters as much as the equipment. On every heat pump install we follow these practices.
We install all major heat pump brands, including Mitsubishi, Daikin, Carrier, and Fujitsu. We recommend equipment based on your home's load, your budget, and whether the model meets current Energy Trust requirements.
A heat pump install starts with the estimate. A customer of our Portland office described hers.
"Jason came out for an estimate for a heat pump for my house. He listened to what I was looking for function-wise, evaluated the property, gave me a quote with 4 options, and explained the pros and cons of each. He was thorough, friendly, and not at all condescending (women, if you know, you know). Very professional."
Jencina Butler, Google review
Another Portland office customer asked us to price a ductless system.
"He came to give an estimate for a mini-split system. He was thorough and answered all of our questions in detail."
Audrey Kapitan, Google review
Several written options, with the trade-offs explained, is how every heat pump estimate should work.
We install heat pumps from three offices. See local details for heat pump installation in Portland, heat pump installation in Milwaukie, and heat pump installation in Happy Valley.
14913 SE Kellogg Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97267
4409 SE 24th Ave, Suite 35, Portland, OR 97202
8305 SE Monterey Ave, Suite 220J, Happy Valley, OR 97086
Diagnosis and repair for ducted heat pumps and dual-fuel systems.
Swapping out an aging heat pump for a new one.
New gas furnaces and conversions, including dual-fuel pairings.
Central air conditioning for homes that only need cooling.
Heat pump installation in Portland and surrounding communities
Heat pumps and ductless mini-splits start at $5,995 installed. Confirmed Energy Trust incentives are listed in your written estimate.
Heat pumps and ductless mini-splits start at $5,995 installed in the Portland metro. Premium variable-speed systems top out around $12,500. Multi-zone ductless systems, electrical panel work, or duct changes add to the price, and every cost is listed in your written estimate.
Yes. Portland's mild, wet winters suit heat pumps, and they also provide cooling for summer heat waves. For the occasional east wind cold snap, we size the system for cold days and can pair it with electric backup heat or a gas furnace.
A single-zone ductless install usually takes one day. Whole-home ducted systems and multi-zone ductless systems take one to two days, depending on electrical work and line set routing.
Energy Trust of Oregon's current residential heat pump incentives require an HSPF2 rating of 7.50 or greater and a heat pump that replaces an electric forced-air furnace as the home's primary heat. As an Energy Trust Trade Ally, we confirm current offers for your home and list them in your estimate. Eligibility and offers can change.
It depends on the furnace. If you heat with an electric furnace, a heat pump usually makes sense and may qualify for Energy Trust incentives. If you have a newer gas furnace, a dual-fuel setup lets the heat pump do most of the work and keeps the furnace as backup for the coldest nights.
We install Mitsubishi, Daikin, Fujitsu, Carrier, and other major brands. The best choice depends on whether you have ducts, how many zones you need, and whether the model meets current Energy Trust efficiency requirements. We compare options in writing during the estimate.
Savings depend most on what you heat with now. Homes moving from electric resistance heat, such as an electric furnace or baseboards, see the largest change. We review your current system during the estimate and explain what to expect for your home.
Yes. Special financing is available with approved credit. Contact us to find out which financing options are available to you.
A few recent Google reviews from homeowners across the metro. We don't edit them.
Phil did a great job of carefully examining all the components of our almost 20 year old HVAC system. He took detailed photos and videos to show me the status. And he didn’t try to sell me anything else! Great experience 10/10System inspection
Efficiency Heating and Cooling came out to our home to do general maintenance on our furnace and heat pump, and also level our heat pump. Tristan was our technician. His work was efficient and thorough. He explained everything he did and told me what Efficiency H&C had to offering the way of maintenance programs. I am very happy with the services we received.Furnace & heat pump maintenance
This was my first time working with this company, and it was an amazing experience! Wayne was super personable, and explained things thoroughly and transparently. The cost was reasonable and that was with the maintenance membership program we joined. Highly recommend this business!Maintenance membership
I definitely recommend Efficiency! On this year's hottest day my AC quit working and Efficiency was able to send a technician right out. He fixed it quickly (luckily it was not a major issue) and now I'm basking in cool air. Thank you so much!AC repair
Tristan was very thorough with diagnosing the issues with my system and walked me through them so I could better understand my options for repair. We’ve had a few HVAC techs look at our system over the last decade or so, and Tristan was by far the best.System diagnosis
Jason came out for an estimate for a heat pump for my house. He listened to what I was looking for function-wise, evaluated the property, gave me a quote with 4 options, and explained the pros and cons of each. He was thorough, friendly, and not at all condescending (women, if you know, you know). Very professional.Heat pump estimate
I bought a furnace from these folks over 10 years ago and was very impressed with their work. I've had them tune up my furnace every year since and it's still the great quality and friendly service. They are dependable and knowledgeable every time I deal with them. I highly recommend them.Furnace install & tune-ups
Efficiency Heating and Cooling is a great company to work with. They gave me multiple options based on personal wants/needs with my 100+ year old house and were patient helping educate me and navigate to a decision. They were prompt, scheduling was easy, very professional, knowledgeable, and walked through with me how my system works once the job was complete. Couldn’t be happier from beginning to end and would heartily recommend them!100+ year old home
Called so many companies to find someone who did duct work beyond cleaning (I had a leak in the duct) and.so glad I got a hold of these guys. Professional, fast, and thorough. Great all around!Duct leak repair
Hire them immediately! Super fair pricing, great service. My Technician, Tristian was communicative and thorough. I tried hiring another company prior and they had me pre-pay, after tons of no shows and shoddy work followed by more no shows I demanded my money back and happily gave it to Efficiency Heating and Cooling.HVAC service
Tristan was very professional. He was on time and explained everything thoroughly. I appreciated the no pressure conversation of future work that could be done with my heating system.Heating system service
What a great experience with Efficiency. From the estimate process to installation, they made everything seamless and easy. When we hit an unexpected snag during installation, they kept us well informed about what was going on how it might affect the timeline. They got everything done and the system is working great!System installation
Two tune-ups a year, priority scheduling and 15% off repairs. No contract, cancel anytime.
Month-to-month · No long-term contract · Covers one system; add more for a discount
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