Heat Pump Cost: Heat Pump Replacement Cost Guide

Heat pump cost ranges from $2,500 to $11,300 to remove and install a 2 to 5-ton heat pump. Heat pump replacement cost ranges from $3,200 to $7,300 to remove and install a 3-ton unit for a 1,500 to 2,100-sf house. To get a more accurate cost for your heat pump project, request a quote.

By HomeBlue Team

March 09, 2022 03:41 PM

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How Much Does a Heat Pump Cost?

This guide is intended to provide you an approximate heat pump cost in your area. To get a quote for your specific project, Click Here for a Free Estimate. Our research, which includes feedback provided by heat pump services, resulted in the following heat pump replacement cost.

Heat pump cost (remove existing and install new):

Heat pump cost ranges from $2,500 to $11,300 to remove and install a 2 to 5-ton heat pump. A 2-ton unit is typically rated around 24,000 BTUs and a 5-ton unit is typically rated around 60,000 BTUs. The size installed is determined by volume of air that needs to be conditioned and by the size of your existing ducts. Square footage, ceiling height, and existing ducts are common factors used to determine the size of the unit.

Heat pump replacement cost (remove existing and install new) based on the size of the unit installed:

Heat pump replacement cost (2-ton, 24,000 BTU, 1,000 to 1,500-sf house): $2,500 to $5,800 (remove and install).
Heat pump replacement cost (3-ton, 36,000 BTU, 1,500 to 2,100-sf house): $3,200 to $7,300 (remove and install).
Heat pump replacement cost (4-ton, 48,000 BTU, 2,100 to 2,700-sf house): $3,800 to $8,800 (remove and install).
Heat pump replacement cost (5-ton, 60,000 BTU, 2,400 to 3,300-sf house): $4,900 to $11,300 (remove and install).
NOTE: If an existing heat pump unit does not need to be removed, you can expect the prices to be $400 to $1,000 less than the installation prices quoted above. For instance, if you are building an addition and need to install a new heat pump unit, there is no removal cost required.

Heat pump cost (equipment only):

Heat pump cost ranges from $2,200 to $6,500 to purchase a 2 to 5-ton heat pump (equipment only).

Heat pump cost (equipment only) based on the size of the unit:

Heat pump cost (2-ton, 24,000 BTU): $2,200 to $4,500 (equipment only).
Heat pump cost (3-ton, 36,000 BTU): $2,500 to $5,200 (equipment only).
Heat pump cost (4-ton, 48,000 BTU): $2,800 to $5,800 (equipment only).
Heat pump cost (5-ton, 60,000 BTU): $3,200 to $6,500 (equipment only).

General sizing chart for residential heat pump installation cost:

600 to 1,000 square foot house => 1.5 ton (18,000 BTU) unit
1,000 to 1,500 square foot house => 2 ton (24,000 BTU) unit
1,500 to 2,100 square foot house => 3 ton (36,000 BTU) unit
2,100 to 2,700 square foot house => 4 ton (48,000 BTU) unit
2,400 to 3,300 square foot house => 5 ton (60,000 BTU) unit
NOTE: This is a generalized chart and should not be used to purchase or install a unit. Please contact a professional so they can determine the correct size unit for your home.

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Factors that Influence Heat Pump Replacement Cost

When heat pump replacement services come to your house to provide you an estimate, they will consider a number of factors that can increase or decrease the cost of your project. Pricing for your heat pump project will vary based on your geographic location, the size of the heat pump installed, and the energy efficiency of the unit. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you get quotes from heat pump installation contractors:

Your prices may be higher when:

You have a larger house (thus need a bigger unit).
An existing unit needs to be removed.
The electrical system requires an upgrade.
You want a high efficiency unit.
The house is located in a high cost area.
Ductwork needs to be replaced.
The unit is in a hard to reach location (and requires more time to install).
It is an emergency installation.
The property is in a hard to reach location.
The house is in a high cost city.

Your prices may be lower when:

You have a smaller house (thus need a smaller unit).
An existing unit does not need to be removed.
A standard efficiency unit is installed.
The existing ductwork is sufficient for the new unit.
The unit is located in an easy to reach location (easy for workers to move and work).
You have a flexible installation schedule.
You live in an area of the country where service costs are lower.

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