Home Cost Atlas

Air-Source Heat Pump Cost Guide

Air-source heat pump providing both heating and cooling. Cold-climate models and dual-fuel setups sit toward the high end of the planning range.

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Air-Source Heat Pump national planning range

Typical unit: per system

Low
$6,000
Typical
$11,000
High
$18,000

Cost factors for air-source heat pump

  • Cold-climate vs. standard heat pump
  • Backup heat strip or dual-fuel furnace
  • Electrical service capacity
  • Duct condition and sizing
  • Incentive-eligible efficiency tiers

Other hvac replacement materials

Methodology & estimate disclaimer

Home Cost Atlas estimates are planning ranges based on national material and labor benchmarks, regional cost multipliers, and common project factors. They are not contractor quotes.

Actual costs vary by location, home condition, material availability, permits, and project complexity. Read our methodology, the national cost bands table, editorial policy, and disclaimer. Planning provenance uses internal model notes (not invented third-party citations)—see the bands page for published low/typical/high frames.

Cost year: 2026 rate book · Data version: hca-national-model-v1 · Last reviewed: June 15, 2026