Prices are for replacing an existing central system with a heat pump and air handler, using your existing ducts and refrigerant lines. Where your home falls in each range depends on system size, which comes from the load calculation.
Equipment line
How it works
Base price
GWP rebate
Goodman GLZS4 Single-stage
Runs at full capacity, then shuts off. Simple and the lowest price.
$11,000 – $13,600
Carrier 37MURA Inverter
Adjusts its output to the load. Quieter, with a steadier temperature and higher efficiency.
$12,200 – $16,200
May qualify
Daikin FIT DH6 Inverter
Adjusts its output to the load. Quieter, with a steadier temperature and higher efficiency.
$13,600 – $16,400
May qualify
Daikin DH7 Inverter premium
Higher efficiency still, with Daikin’s own controls.
$14,500 – $18,500
May qualify
What the Base price includes
Heat pump, air handler and installation
Removal and haul-away of the old system, refrigerant recovery
Flush and pressure test of the existing refrigerant lines
Pad for the outdoor unit, disconnect and breaker
Condensate drain with a drain pan and float switch
A standard programmable thermostat (Daikin inverter systems use the Daikin controller)
Startup with measurements
City of Glendale mechanical permit and HERS verification
Not included
A new electrical circuit from the panel
A new refrigerant lineset
New ducts or return changes
Other work your home may need, such as a crane or moving equipment to a new location. We price these after the assessment.
Manufacturer warranty: 10–12 years, depending on the equipment. Labor warranty: 3 years from the end of installation.
Installation usually takes place 3–5 days after you sign.
Financing: 0% up to 10 years through GoGreen Home financing (USC Credit Union) for qualifying heat pump projects. You may qualify, subject to lender approval.
Rebates are not deducted from these prices. Prices as of October 2026. Your final scope and price are in the written estimate after the in-home assessment.
Heat pump projects in Glendale
AfterBefore and after
Glendale 91203
Daikin FIT DH7 heat pump replacement
Before
A 1981 split system, a furnace with an outdoor condenser, that had become loud and inefficient and had reached the end of its service life.
Why this system
One electric heat pump replaced both the furnace and the air conditioner. The Daikin FIT DH7 runs at variable speed and uses R-32 refrigerant.
What we did
Removed and recycled the old system
Installed a Daikin FIT DH7 heat pump and matched air handler
Put the air handler on a 115V circuit, using existing infrastructure where it was serviceable
Installed a fused disconnect with a liquidtight whip
Repaired and rerouted the PVC condensate drain and added a float switch on the drain pan
Installed a Daikin thermostat
Handled the City of Glendale mechanical permit, inspection and Title 24 documentation
These are the things we check at the assessment. Each one can change the scope and the price, and we tell you which apply before you decide.
How you heat now. If a gas furnace heats your home, the heat pump takes over heating as well as cooling. This also decides which GWP rebate applies.
Ducts. We measure static pressure, the resistance of your ductwork. If it is too high, the system will be noisy and deliver less air, and the ducts or return may need correcting first.
Electrical panel and circuit. The breaker and wire are sized from the new unit’s nameplate. If the existing circuit does not meet it, a new circuit runs from the panel. If the panel lacks capacity, you will know before the estimate. Homes served by Glendale Water & Power may qualify for a panel upgrade rebate when it is done together with a qualifying heat pump installation.
Outdoor unit location. The unit sits level, above grade, with the clearances the manufacturer requires. On a roof it goes on a stand, not on the roofing.
Refrigerant lines. Existing lines are flushed and pressure-tested. If they are not suitable, new lines are added.
Attic access. If the air handler is in the attic, code requires a proper opening, a walkway to the unit, a service platform, a light and an outlet.
Sometimes the next step is a repair
The assessment is meant to find the right fix, which is not always a new system.
One failed part on a system that otherwise runs well. A repair may make more sense than a replacement.
One room is too hot or too cold. The cause is often the ductwork to that room, and correcting it can solve the problem without new equipment.
Repeated breakdowns or an R-22 system. Repairs get harder to justify, and a replacement is usually the better use of money.
Homes served by Glendale Water & Power may qualify for a rebate on a qualifying heat pump or mini-split heat pump. The rebate is set per ton of system size, and GWP confirms the amount.
Replacing a gas furnace or a gas and electric HVAC system with an all-electric heat pump: $1,000 per ton, up to $5,000. A 3-ton system would be $3,000. A finalized City of Glendale mechanical permit is required.
Replacing an existing heat pump: $500 per ton, up to $2,500. A 3-ton system would be $1,500.
Equipment. Current ENERGY STAR certification, SEER2 of 15.2 or higher and HSPF2 of 7.8 or higher, with an AHRI certificate for the matched system.
Ducted and ductless. The same per-ton amounts apply to ducted, packaged and ductless mini-split heat pumps. GWP allows one rebate per story every 10 years for ducted and packaged systems, and one per room every 10 years for ductless systems.
Timing. The application is due within 12 months of purchase. Rebates are first come, first served while funds last, and GWP can change or end the program without notice.
Electrical panel. Homes served by GWP may also qualify for a panel upgrade rebate when it is done together with a qualifying heat pump installation.
The rebate application is submitted by the homeowner through their online GWP account. We prepare the supporting documents the application needs, including the AHRI certificate for the equipment, the HERS verification report and the city inspection record, and we help with the submission if you need it.
This project may qualify for GoGreen Home financing through USC Credit Union, including a 0% or 2% option for qualifying heat pump projects; the lender confirms eligibility. GoGreen Home loan · Checked on October 22, 2026.
Permit and HERS verification
A heat pump replacement in Glendale needs a mechanical permit from the City of Glendale Building & Safety Division. We pull the permit and attend the inspection; the permit and HERS verification are included in our Base price. California also requires independent HERS verification of refrigerant charge, airflow and duct leakage when a central system is replaced. California Energy Commission
Glendale AC to Heat Pump rule
Glendale adopted an AC to Heat Pump reach code in fall 2025. When a central air conditioner is replaced in a single-family home, duplex or townhome, the new system is either a heat pump or a new air conditioner with specific energy-efficiency upgrades. It does not apply when the AC is repaired rather than replaced, when the electrical panel lacks capacity for a heat pump, or when the required heat pump would be significantly oversized. City of Glendale · Checked on October 22, 2026.
Heat pump installation in Glendale: questions
How much does heat pump installation cost in Glendale?
Our Base prices run from $11,000 for a single-stage Goodman system to $18,500 for a Daikin DH7 inverter premium system, for replacing an existing central system with existing ducts and refrigerant lines. The city permit and HERS verification are included in the Base price. Your price is in the written estimate after the in-home assessment.
Will I get a GWP rebate?
Homes served by Glendale Water & Power may qualify for a rebate when an existing heat pump is replaced with a qualifying heat pump; the amount is confirmed by GWP. Homes served by Glendale Water & Power may qualify for a rebate when a gas furnace or gas HVAC system is replaced with a qualifying heat pump; the amount depends on system size and is confirmed by GWP. The Carrier 37MURA, Daikin FIT DH6 and Daikin DH7 lines include models that may qualify; we confirm the exact equipment pair in your estimate.
Do I have to install a heat pump when I replace my AC in Glendale?
Under the city’s AC to Heat Pump rule, replacing a central air conditioner means installing a heat pump or a new air conditioner with specific energy-efficiency upgrades. Repairs are not covered by the rule, and there are exceptions for limited panel capacity and oversized heat pumps. We check which option applies to your home at the assessment.
Can I keep my existing ducts?
Often, yes. We measure the static pressure of your ductwork. If it is too high, the ducts or the return need correcting so the new system is not noisy and delivers enough air.
Do I need a new electrical panel?
Not always. We check the panel capacity and the circuit for the outdoor unit. If an upgrade is needed, you will know before the estimate, and homes served by Glendale Water & Power may qualify for a panel upgrade rebate when it is done together with a qualifying heat pump installation.
How soon can you install?
Installation usually takes place 3–5 days after you sign.
Do you pull the permit?
Yes. We pull the mechanical permit with the City of Glendale, attend the inspection and schedule the HERS verification.
Book a free in-home assessment in Glendale
At the visit we measure your home room by room, check your ducts, electrical panel and equipment location, and answer your questions. You get written options with scope and price afterward.
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