Installed prices from a San Mateo County C-20 contractor
How much does a heat pump cost in San Mateo County?
Ducted heat pump replacing a gas furnace: from $11,500 installed, $10,000 after the $1,500 WestLight rebate. Ductless, 1 zone: from $5,200, $3,700 after the rebate.
Real starting prices for a standard install: 1.5-ton ACiQ on your existing ducts, or a single-zone Gree. Five things move the price (below). With the WestLight 0% loan, the ducted system is $0 upfront.
Two starting points
| Ducted, 1.5 ton, Economy (ACiQ) | $11,500 |
| After the $1,500 rebate | $10,000 |
| Ductless, 1 zone, Economy (Gree) | $5,200 |
| After the $1,500 rebate | $3,700 |
Ducted with the 0% loan: $0 upfront, then $166.67/mo for 60 months.
Eligible WestLight Energy customers; subject to program approval. Electrical panel upgrades not included (partner electrician). Code-required extras, longer line sets and larger or premium equipment quoted at the free site visit.
- CA Lic. C-20 #1149214
- WestLight Energy approved contractor
- Permit and HERS included
- General liability insurance up to $1,000,000
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Your exact price in a minute
Pick your system. The price is for exactly those options, WestLight rebate already subtracted.
What moves the price
Five things. Everything else is the starting price.
- SizeDucted: 1.5, 2, 2.5 or 3 tons. Ductless: 1 to 5 indoor units on one outdoor unit. Final size comes from a load calculation at the site visit, not from the old furnace label.
- Ducted or ductlessDucted: one air handler on the ducts you have. Ductless: an indoor unit per room, no ducts. One zone is the cheapest heat pump there is; each added zone adds a unit and a line set.
- TierEconomy: ACiQ ducted, Gree ductless, 1-year workmanship warranty. Standard: Bryant, Fujitsu, 2 years. Premium: Mitsubishi Electric, 3 years. Your quote names the model and its certified rating.
- ElectricalA circuit up to 30 ft is included; longer runs are per foot, more along exterior walls than through an attic. Panel near capacity: load management first ($500 WestLight bonus), an upgrade only if needed ($1,000 bonus, partner electrician).
- Line set and extras50 ft of line and 20 ft of cover included (ductless: 100 ft total for 2 or 3 units, 15 ft of cover per unit). Longer runs, condensate pumps, duct repairs and missing code items are quoted separately.
Options
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| System | Tier, brand | Workmanship warranty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducted, 1.5 to 3 ton | Economy, ACiQ or equivalent | 1 year | Show my price |
| Ducted, 1.5 to 3 ton | Standard, Bryant | 2 years | Show my price |
| Ducted, 1.5 to 3 ton | Premium, Mitsubishi Electric | 3 years | Show my price |
| Ductless, 1 to 5 units | Economy, Gree | 1 year | Show my price |
| Ductless, 1 to 5 units | Standard, Fujitsu | 2 years | Show my price |
| Ductless, 1 to 5 units | Premium, Mitsubishi Electric | 3 years | Show my price |
Rebates come off the top
WestLight pays us the $1,500, so every calculator price already has it out. On the same project: $1,000 for CARE or FERA customers, $500 for load management, $1,000 for a panel upgrade, $1,500 from the City of Menlo Park. A heat pump water heater adds its own $3,500.
$0 upfront
The WestLight 0% loan covers up to $10,000 over 2 to 5 years, no credit check, repaid on your PG&E bill. The $11,500 Economy ducted system: $0 at install, then $166.67/mo for 60 months. Above the loan cap, the difference is paid at install.
Online price vs. regular price
The online price is locked for 14 days from your request. Our regular quoted price is 10% higher.
Our installations
What the money buys. Our own jobs.
Your number, not a range.
Why Mihas HVAC
The owner quotes and installs
No commission in the price. Licensed C-20 contractor, CSLB #1149214, South San Francisco.
The price comes before the visit
The site visit confirms it; it doesn’t start a negotiation.
Every quote names the model
Model, certified rating and warranty, in writing.
What the price includes
Included
- Ducted heat pump on your existing ducts, or a ductless system with up to 3 indoor units on one outdoor unit. Your quote names the exact model.
- Removal of the old furnace, gas line capped
- Outdoor unit on a pad
- New circuit up to 30 ft from the panel with GFCI breaker and disconnect
- Ducted indoor unit connected to the existing furnace circuit; ductless indoor units powered from the outdoor unit
- Refrigerant line set: 50 ft for ducted and single-unit ductless systems; 100 ft total for 2 or 3 ductless units, plus 50 ft for each additional unit. Refrigerant top-off included.
- Line cover: 20 ft for ducted systems, 15 ft per ductless indoor unit
- Gravity condensate drain
- Permit and HERS verification
- WestLight rebate and loan paperwork
- Workmanship warranty: 1 year Economy, 2 years Standard, 3 years Premium
Quoted separately if needed
- Electrical panel upgrade or subpanel
- New circuit for the indoor unit if the furnace circuit can't be reused
- Code-required items if missing: GFCI service outlet, attic or crawlspace light
- Ductwork repair or replacement, including to pass the HERS duct test
- Condensate pumps
- Line set, line cover, or wiring beyond the included lengths
- Larger systems than the base package
Add a heat pump water heater
A 50-gal 240V unit replaces your existing water heater in the same spot, in a garage or a room large enough for it. Includes removal of the old unit, gas line capped, flue sealed, a 240V circuit up to 20 ft from the panel, condensate drain and T&P relief line up to 20 ft, expansion tank, seismic straps, and permit. Moving the water heater, re-routing water pipes, a louvered door or ducting for small rooms, drain pan, and vehicle protection are quoted separately if needed. Prefer a different size, or a 120V plug-in model for a panel near capacity? Pick it in the calculator.
Questions
What size heat pump do I need?
Most San Mateo County homes replacing a gas furnace land at 1.5 to 3 tons. We size by load calculation at the free visit; oversized units cost more and short-cycle.
Can I keep my ducts?
Usually. Leaky or undersized ducts are repaired at a separate price, including what the HERS duct test requires.
Will I need an electrical panel upgrade?
Often not. Load management first; an upgrade only if that won’t work, quoted by our partner electrician with the $1,000 WestLight bonus.
Is the price different in Daly City, San Mateo or Redwood City?
No. Same installed price from San Francisco to Mountain View. The rebate and loan apply only in San Mateo County; Menlo Park adds its own $1,500.
Why is ductless cheaper than ducted?
One outdoor unit, one indoor unit, no ducts: $5,200. It serves one area. A ducted system replaces the furnace and serves every room.
Does the price change after the site visit?
Only if the home differs from what you entered. If it matches, the locked price stays.
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WestLight Energy is the not-for-profit electricity provider for San Mateo County and Los Banos. Program details: westlightenergy.org.
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Prices are estimates for a standard installation and are confirmed at a free site visit. WestLight Energy rebates and the 0% loan are for eligible WestLight Energy residential customers; program terms are set by WestLight Energy and may change. MIHAS HVAC INC, CSLB license #1149214.
