Honest heating & cooling system pricing
The truthful answer is a range that depends on your home — not a teaser number. Here's how Good, Better, and Best tiers work, what moves your quote, and how rebates change the math.
Every installed system price comes down to two things: the equipment tier you choose (efficiency and staging) and the condition of your home (ductwork, electrical, venting, access). Anyone who quotes a firm price without seeing your home is guessing — so instead of invented numbers, this page shows you exactly what drives the cost, and we put a real number in writing after a free look at your home.
Want today's number now? Call (360) 944-8616 and we'll talk through your project in minutes.
Heating & Furnaces
Gas and electric furnaces sized for cool Northwest winters — where efficiency (AFUE) and staging drive the difference in price and monthly bills.
Single-Stage Furnace
Reliable essential heat
- ~80% AFUE standard-efficiency models
- Single-stage burner — full power on/off
- Standard filtration & thermostat
- Solid fit where the existing venting stays
Best for: Rentals, shorter ownership horizons, and straight like-for-like swaps.
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Call for today's system pricingTwo-Stage High-Efficiency Furnace
The sweet spot for most homes
- 90–96%+ AFUE condensing efficiency
- Two-stage burner — longer, gentler, quieter cycles
- More even temperatures room to room
- Qualifying installs can earn gas-furnace rebates
Best for: Most SW Washington & Portland-metro families planning to stay 5+ years.
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Call for today's system pricingModulating Variable-Speed Furnace
Peak comfort & lowest bills
- 97%+ AFUE with a modulating burner
- Variable-speed blower fine-tunes airflow continuously
- Quietest operation & tightest temperature control
- Pairs with premium filtration & smart controls
Best for: Long-term homes where comfort, noise, and running costs matter most.
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Call for today's system pricingWhat moves the price in this category
- AFUE efficiency tier (80% vs. 90%+ condensing)
- Single-stage vs. two-stage vs. modulating burner
- Gas line, venting & condensate routing
- Ductwork condition & sizing
- Thermostat & zoning
- Permits & inspection
Heat Pumps
One system that heats and cools — the efficiency star of the marine Northwest climate. Capacity control (single-stage to variable) is the big cost lever.
Single-Stage Heat Pump
Efficient heating & cooling basics
- Meets current federal minimums (roughly 14.3 SEER2 / 7.5 HSPF2)
- Heats and cools with one system
- Simple controls, proven reliability
- Big step up from electric-resistance heat
Best for: Budget-focused replacements and milder, well-insulated homes.
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Call for today's system pricingTwo-Stage Heat Pump
Stronger comfort, lower bills
- Mid-tier efficiency (roughly 15–16 SEER2 class)
- Two capacity stages — longer, steadier runs
- Better humidity control and quieter operation
- Smart-thermostat ready
Best for: Most PNW households converting from gas or upgrading an aging system.
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Call for today's system pricingVariable-Capacity / Cold-Climate Heat Pump
Maximum efficiency, all-winter heat
- Premium inverter-driven efficiency (roughly 17+ SEER2, 9+ HSPF2 class)
- Continuously self-adjusting output
- Strong heating capacity even on the coldest PNW mornings
- Daikin & York premium lines we install and warranty-register
Best for: Long-term homes chasing the lowest running costs and best comfort.
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Call for today's system pricingWhat moves the price in this category
- SEER2 / HSPF2 efficiency tier
- Single-stage vs. two-stage vs. variable capacity
- Electrical panel capacity & circuit work
- Backup / auxiliary heat strategy
- Ductwork condition & sizing
- Line-set routing & outdoor placement
Air Conditioning
Central cooling for increasingly hot NW summers — compressor staging and SEER2 efficiency set the tier, your ductwork sets the install scope.
Single-Stage AC
Dependable cooling essentials
- Meets current federal minimums (roughly 13.4–14.3 SEER2)
- Full-power on/off cooling
- Proven, budget-friendly equipment
- Right where summers stay short and mild
Best for: Straight replacements and homes that cool a few weeks a year.
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Call for today's system pricingTwo-Stage AC
Steadier, quieter cooling
- Mid-tier efficiency (roughly 15–16 SEER2 class)
- Low stage handles most days — quieter & cheaper to run
- Better dehumidification on muggy stretches
- Pairs cleanly with a high-efficiency furnace
Best for: Most families riding out longer, hotter PNW summers.
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Call for today's system pricingVariable-Speed AC
Whisper-quiet precision cooling
- Premium efficiency (roughly 17+ SEER2 class)
- Compressor modulates output continuously
- Tightest temperature & humidity control
- Lowest operating sound levels
Best for: Comfort-first households and homes with hot upper floors.
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Call for today's system pricingWhat moves the price in this category
- SEER2 efficiency tier
- Single-stage vs. two-stage vs. variable compressor
- Correct sizing (load calculation, not guesswork)
- Ductwork condition & airflow
- Electrical service & circuit work
- Pad placement & line-set routing
Ductless Mini-Splits
Zoned heating and cooling with no ductwork — priced by the number of zones (indoor heads) far more than by the equipment tier.
Single-Zone System
One room, done right
- One outdoor unit + one indoor head
- Heats and cools spaces ducts never reached
- High-efficiency inverter operation
- Compact, quiet wall-mounted head
Best for: Garages, ADUs, bonus rooms, and additions.
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Call for today's system pricingMulti-Zone System
Whole-home zoned comfort
- One outdoor unit feeding 2–4 indoor heads
- Each zone sets its own temperature
- No duct losses — energy goes where you live
- Mix wall and ceiling-cassette heads per room
Best for: Homes without ducts and families who want per-room control.
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Call for today's system pricingPremium Cold-Climate Ductless
Full heating power, all winter
- Cold-climate rated inverter technology (Daikin AURORA-class)
- Strong heat output below freezing
- Top-tier efficiency and sound ratings
- Advanced filtration in every head
Best for: All-electric homes replacing baseboard or wall heaters for good.
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Call for today's system pricingWhat moves the price in this category
- Number of zones (indoor heads)
- Single-zone vs. multi-zone outdoor unit
- Wall, ceiling-cassette, or floor-mount heads
- Line-set length & routing
- Electrical circuit & disconnect
- Cold-climate performance rating
What actually moves your quote
Whatever the system, these six factors decide where your installed price lands — and a fair quote itemizes every one of them in writing.
Home size & heat load
We run a real load calculation — square footage, insulation, windows, orientation — so the system is sized right. Oversized equipment short-cycles and costs more twice: at install and every month after.
Ductwork condition
Leaky, undersized, or aging ducts can quietly sabotage a new system. Sealing or resizing adds honest cost up front and pays it back in comfort and bills — we test instead of guessing.
Efficiency tier
AFUE, SEER2, and HSPF2 ratings are the biggest equipment lever: higher-efficiency systems cost more to buy and less to run. We'll show you the tradeoff for your usage, not a one-size answer.
Electrical & venting work
Heat-pump conversions sometimes need panel or circuit work; high-efficiency furnaces vent differently than old 80% units. We flag any of this in the quote — never as a surprise on install day.
Install complexity & access
Tight crawlspaces, attic air handlers, long line-set runs, and custom sheet metal (fabricated in our own shop) add real labor hours — quoted line by line, not as a mystery adder.
Permits & code compliance
A legitimate installation in Washington or Oregon is permitted and inspected. If a quote looks cheap because it skips the permit, it isn't cheap — it's a problem you'll meet again at resale.
Rebates, plans & financing
Gas Furnace Rebates — up to $1,600
Qualifying gas furnace installations earn rebates of up to $1,600. We confirm what your project qualifies for and handle the paperwork.
See promotionsMaintenance Plan — from $195/yr
The Basic plan protects your new investment with an annual tune-up, priority scheduling, and member repair discounts — and helps keep the manufacturer warranty intact.
View the planFlexible Financing
Financing on approved credit can spread the cost of a new high-efficiency system over time — ask us what's available for your project when you call.
See optionsRebate amounts depend on the equipment installed and program eligibility; financing is subject to approved credit, with terms varying by lender and qualifying purchase. We confirm both as part of your written quote.
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System pricing FAQs
Why don't you list exact system prices online? +
Because an honest number depends on your home. Two identical furnaces can carry very different installed prices once ductwork condition, venting, electrical work, and sizing are factored in. Anyone quoting a firm price without seeing your home is guessing — we'd rather measure, then put a real number in writing. Call (360) 944-8616 for today's system pricing.
What do Good, Better, and Best actually mean? +
They're equipment tiers, not quality-of-work tiers — every install gets the same licensed crew and workmanship. Good is reliable single-stage equipment at federal-minimum efficiency; Better adds two-stage operation and higher efficiency for lower bills; Best is variable-speed, top-efficiency equipment with the quietest, most precise comfort. Best isn't automatically best for you — a Good-tier unit can be the genuinely right call for a rental or short ownership horizon, and we'll say so.
What's included in a Home Energy Group quote? +
A load calculation to size the system correctly, the equipment tier options that fit your home, all labor and materials, permit and inspection costs, and any ductwork, venting, or electrical scope — itemized in writing before work starts. No mystery adders on install day.
Are rebates available on new systems? +
Yes — qualifying gas furnace installations currently earn rebates of up to $1,600, and we confirm eligibility and file the paperwork for you. Utility programs in Washington and Oregon change over time, so we check what applies to your specific project as part of the quote.
Can I finance a new HVAC system? +
Flexible financing on approved credit is available — ask us what's available for your project when you call. Terms vary by lender and qualifying purchase, and we'll walk you through the options alongside your written quote.
How do I keep my new system running like new? +
Regular maintenance. Our Basic maintenance plan starts at $195 per year and covers an annual tune-up and inspection, priority scheduling, and member discounts on repairs — and keeping documented maintenance also protects most manufacturer warranties.
Get your exact quote
A real number takes a real look. Request service online or call — we'll size your system, walk the options tier by tier, and put today's pricing in writing.