Heat Pump Installation Cost in Southern California
Whole-home split-system heat pump replacing central AC and gas furnace with matched air handler.
Good / Better / Best
- • Entry-level all-electric
- • Replaces both AC & furnace
- • Qualifies for SCE rebate
- • Variable-speed inverter
- • 24 SEER2 max efficiency
- • Cold-climate down to 5°F
- • Rated to −13°F
- • Ideal for Tehachapi / high elevation
- • Ultra-quiet
What affects the price
- • Removing existing gas furnace & flue
- • Electrical panel upgrade (200A often required)
- • Duct sealing / rebalancing
- • Utility rebates (SCE, LADWP up to $3,000)
Financing options
| Plan | APR | Term | Monthly on $10k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synchrony Plan 925 | 0% APR | 24 months | $417/mo |
| Synchrony Plan 970 | 5.99% APR | 58 months | $199/mo |
| Synchrony Plan 942 | 7.99% APR | 115 months | $125/mo |
Financing subject to Synchrony credit approval. See financing for full terms.
Frequently asked questions
Does a heat pump work in Lancaster winters?
Yes. Standard heat pumps hold rated capacity down to about 30°F; cold-climate models (Bosch IDS 2.0, Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat) hold to 5°F or lower — well below Antelope Valley design temperature.
Will I need a larger electrical panel?
Sometimes. Removing a 40A gas furnace circuit and adding a 60A air-handler circuit is neutral. Full all-electric homes with EV charging often need a 200A upgrade.
What rebates apply?
SCE offers up to $3,000 for qualifying heat pumps. LADWP up to $2,000. Federal 25C credits expired 12/31/2025 — check /tax-credits for current status.
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