HVAC Installation
Furnaces, heat pumps, central AC, ductless mini splits and ductwork. Daikin and Goodman systems with a warranty up to 12 years. Free estimates on new systems. Serving the East Bay and Marin County.
HVAC systems we install
Pick a system for prices, sizing and what the installation includes. We install mainly Daikin and Goodman, sometimes Mitsubishi.
Need a repair instead? See HVAC repair.
How much does a new HVAC system cost?
Quick answer: a single-zone ductless mini split starts from $3,100, a gas furnace from $6,000, central AC from $8,200 and a ducted heat pump system from $9,300. Ductwork replacement starts from $3,400. Permit and city inspection are extra, from $250. Estimates for new systems are free, and the final price is set after the estimate.
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The prices below are what we charge in the East Bay and Marin County.
| Job | Price |
|---|---|
| Ductless mini split, single zone | From $3,100 |
| Ductless mini split, multi-zone | From $11,000 |
| Gas furnace installation | From $6,000 |
| Central AC system replacement | From $8,200 |
| Ducted heat pump system (outdoor unit and air handler) | From $9,300 |
| Ductwork replacement | From $3,400 |
| Permit and city inspection | From $250 |
| Estimate for a new system | Free |
Current offers: a $2,000 rebate on a new heat pump, a furnace trade-in of up to $1,500, 0% financing for 12 months and 15% off for new customers. In Piedmont, a rebate of up to $3,000 on a new heat pump installation, depending on program eligibility and the equipment installed (Piedmont heat pump rebate). See current offers · See all prices
What changes the price
These are the lines that moved the total on our recent installations.
- System type and size. Our recent heat pump systems ranged from 2 to 5 tons. A multi-zone mini split runs several indoor units from one outdoor unit.
- Ductwork. Replacing the ducts added $3,480 to $6,160 on recent heat pump jobs.
- Air handler in the attic. The attic package (platform, receptacle, secondary drain pan) was $2,050.
- Zoning. A zone control system was $4,850 on a Corte Madera furnace job.
- Wall openings for a mini split. $710 on a Lafayette multi-zone job.
- Thermostat. A Daikin One Touch thermostat was $700 to $865 on recent jobs.
- Outdoor unit platform. $1,500 on a Moraga job.
- Surge protector. $360, part and labor.
We help with heat pump and HVAC rebates, and financing is available. See rebates and financing.
Recent installations
One completed job for each system type, totals before discounts, so you can see what a full installation costs.
Richmond · $3,179
Single-zone mini split: Daikin 1-ton outdoor unit and one wall-mounted indoor unit.
New refrigerant line set. 3-year labor warranty; Daikin parts warranty up to 12 years if registered.
El Cerrito · $4,770
Ductwork replacement: old ducts removed, new ducts with air volume dampers and air balance.
Plenum box upgraded and insulated, drain line work. 3-year labor warranty.
Piedmont · $6,025
Gas furnace: Goodman 96% AFUE single-stage furnace.
Old furnace removed and hauled away, installation materials. 3-year labor warranty.
Walnut Creek · $8,234
Central AC: Goodman 2.5-ton 14.3 SEER2 R-32 air conditioner and a new evaporator coil.
Old system removed and hauled away, installation materials. 3-year labor warranty.
Danville · $11,981
Heat pump: Goodman 3-ton heat pump (14.3 SEER2) and Goodman R-32 air handler in the attic.
Old outdoor unit removed, attic package, installation package (electrical, line set, pad, plenum), surge protector. 3-year labor warranty; 10-year parts warranty if registered.
Lafayette · $11,005
Multi-zone mini split: Daikin 2-ton multi-zone outdoor unit with three wall-mounted indoor units.
Wall opening, installation materials for three zones. 3-year labor warranty.
Which system fits your home
It mostly comes down to whether the house already has ducts, and what shape they are in.
Ducts and an old gas furnace
Typical of postwar homes, as in Walnut Creek. Options: a new gas furnace with central AC, or a ducted heat pump that heats and cools.
Old or worn ducts
The ducts can be replaced together with the new system. On our recent heat pump jobs, new ductwork added $3,480 to $6,160.
No ductwork
Typical of prewar homes in Berkeley. Ductless mini-split heat pumps heat and cool room by room without running ducts.
Radiators or a boiler
Common in older Marin homes. We repair boilers and radiant heating systems. A ductless mini split can add cooling and extra heat room by room.
Permits and warranty
Permit and city inspection
In California, replacing a furnace, heat pump or air conditioner requires a permit. It isn’t included in the installation prices above and starts from $250.
Warranty up to 12 years
Our recent installations included a 3-year labor warranty. Daikin equipment carries a warranty of up to 12 years. Goodman heat pumps get a 10-year parts warranty if registered.
When we’re not the right call
- Air-to-water heat pumps: we don’t install them.
- Removing old ductwork that contains asbestos: this has to be done by an asbestos-certified contractor and isn’t included in our ductwork price.
- Homes in San Francisco or the South Bay: we serve the East Bay and Marin County.
HVAC installation questions
How much does a new HVAC system cost?
A single-zone ductless mini split starts from $3,100 and a multi-zone from $11,000. A gas furnace starts from $6,000, central AC from $8,200 and a ducted heat pump system from $9,300. Permit and city inspection are extra, from $250. The estimate is free.
How much does ductwork replacement cost?
Ductwork replacement starts from $3,400. It includes removing the old ducts, new ducts, air volume dampers and air balance. On our recent heat pump jobs, new ductwork added $3,480 to $6,160 to the system price.
My house has no ducts. What can I install?
A ductless mini split heats and cools room by room without ducts. A single zone starts from $3,100, a multi-zone system from $11,000.
Which brands do you install?
Mainly Daikin and Goodman, sometimes Mitsubishi. We repair all brands.
What warranty do I get?
Our recent installations included a 3-year labor warranty. Daikin equipment carries a warranty of up to 12 years. Goodman heat pumps get a 10-year parts warranty if registered.
Do I need a permit for a new HVAC system?
Yes. In California, replacing a furnace, heat pump or air conditioner requires a permit. Permit and city inspection aren’t included in the installation price and start from $250.
Are there rebates or financing?
Yes. Current offers include a $2,000 rebate on a new heat pump, a furnace trade-in of up to $1,500, 0% financing for 12 months and 15% off for new customers. In Piedmont, a rebate of up to $3,000 on a new heat pump installation, depending on program eligibility and the equipment installed.
Serving the East Bay and Marin County: Alameda, Contra Costa and Marin counties. See the full service area →
Planning a new HVAC system?
Not sure which system fits your home? We’ll tell you at the free estimate.