LADWP
Heat pump HVAC
Up to $2,500 per ton
Amount scales with the SEER2 and HSPF2 rating of the equipment. Requires a final approved LADBS permit — which we pull and close for you.
Official program pageHVAC Services in Los Angeles
Every Room. The Same Temperature. Finally.
Heat pump and AC installation, replacement, ductwork and repair for Los Angeles homes — load-calculated, permitted, HERS-tested and sized to your house, not to a catalog page.
What's included
Your HVAC Services Options
New HVAC Installations
Full systems for new construction, ADUs and additions — designed with the plans so the ducts, returns and condenser pad are in the drawings, not improvised at the end.
System Replacement & Changeout
Aging AC and furnace pulled and replaced with a right-sized system. We re-run the load calculation instead of copying the tonnage off the old rusted plate.
Heat Pumps (Electrification)
One system for heating and cooling, no gas line, no combustion. The single biggest rebate-eligible upgrade available to an LA homeowner right now.
Ductless Mini-Splits
Zoned comfort for garage conversions, ADUs, offices, additions and that one bedroom the old system never reached. No ductwork required.
Air Conditioning Service & Repair
Diagnostics, refrigerant leaks, capacitors, condensate and control boards. We tell you when a repair makes sense and when you're throwing money at a dying unit.
Ductwork Design, Sealing & Replacement
Most LA duct systems leak 20–30% of the air you paid to condition. We mastic-seal, re-size or replace with insulated runs and add the returns the house is missing.
Smart Thermostats & Zoning
Multi-zone dampers and smart controls so upstairs and downstairs stop fighting each other, and you can pre-cool before the 4–9pm peak window.
Indoor Air Quality
MERV-13 and higher filtration, fresh-air ventilation, UV and whole-home air purification — the fix for wildfire smoke season and allergy-heavy LA springs.
Heat Pump Water Heaters
Two to three times more efficient than a gas tank and rebate-eligible in most LA utility territories. Often installed alongside the HVAC changeout.
Maintenance Plans
Twice-yearly tune-ups before summer and before the first cold snap. Filters, coils, drain lines, refrigerant and airflow checked so nothing dies in a heat wave.
Our promise
What We Lock In Before Day One
Load Calculation Before Quote
We measure the house, the glass, the insulation and the duct runs and run a real Manual J. Oversized systems short-cycle, never dehumidify and die early — we don't sell them.
Permits And HERS Testing Managed
We coordinate duct leakage and refrigerant charge verification by a third-party HERS rater, the city permit and Title 24 paperwork. Permit costs are additional and billed separately from the project price.
Rebates And Credits Handled
We verify current utility programs, spec eligible equipment and help file the applicable rebate paperwork.
Fixed Price, Written Scope
Equipment model numbers, duct scope, electrical work and warranty terms in writing before anyone shows up with a truck.
Lot to keys
How The Build Actually Goes
Six stages, no mystery. We map the timeline to your project and your city's permit requirements before work begins.
- Stage 01
Home Assessment & Load Calculation
We walk the house, measure rooms, glass and insulation, inspect the attic and ducts, and run a Manual J. You get the real number, not a rule of thumb. 1 visit.
- Stage 02
System Design & Written Proposal
Equipment options at two or three efficiency levels, duct scope, electrical needs and rebate math side by side. You pick, we price it fixed. 3–5 days.
- Stage 03
Permits & Title 24
Permit pulled with LADBS or your city, Title 24 compliance documented, HERS rater scheduled. We chase the counter so you don't. 1–3 weeks.
- Stage 04
Removal & Installation
Old equipment and failed ducts out, floors and furniture protected, new system and duct runs in. Most changeouts are 1–3 days on site.
- Stage 05
Commissioning & HERS Test
Refrigerant charge, static pressure and airflow measured and adjusted. HERS rater verifies duct leakage. City inspection cleared.
- Stage 06
Walk-Through & Handoff
Thermostat programmed and app-paired, filter sizes written down, warranty registered and rebate paperwork filed. Then we're a phone call away.
The work, up close
Real Work, Real LA Homes
Not stock art. Actual projects our crews have delivered across Los Angeles.
Why bother
What You Get Out Of It
- Manual J load calculation on every job — no tonnage guessed off the old unit
- Federal credits ended Dec 31, 2025, but LADWP and SoCalGas rebates may still apply
- Kills the hot room: airflow measured room by room, returns added where they're missing
- Sealed ducts stop pulling attic dust and 115°F air into your living room
- Sized to work with solar — a right-sized heat pump shrinks the array you need
- Permitted and HERS-tested through LADBS or your city, with Title 24 documentation handed to you
- Quieter equipment: modern variable-speed units run at a fraction of the old condenser's noise
- Licensed, insured in-house crews — no rotating subcontractors in your attic
Rebates & incentives
Money You Can Claim On This Job
These are live Los Angeles rebates that apply to this work — checked against the agency that actually pays them, August 5, 2026. We pull and close the permits that release them, and hand you the paperwork at no charge.
LADWP
High-efficiency air conditioning
$100 – $120 per ton
For non-heat-pump systems: $100 per ton at 15.2 SEER2, $120 per ton at 16.0 SEER2 or better.
Official program pageLADWP
Whole house fan
$200
One of the cheapest ways to cool a Valley house overnight without touching the AC.
Official program pageSoCalGas
High-efficiency furnace
$1.40 – $25 per kBtuh
By AFUE: $1.40 per kBtuh at 92–94%, $10 at 95–96%, $25 at 97% or above. Proof of permit closure required.
Official program pageLADWP
Heat pump water heater
Up to $2,500 per unit
Based on tank capacity and UEF rating. Also requires a finaled permit before the rebate is released.
Official program pageSee every live LA rebate
Funding is limited and first come, first served. Not tax advice.
We'd replaced the AC twice in eight years and the back bedroom was still unusable in August. They found the ducts were the problem, sized the heat pump properly and the whole house is finally even.
Ballpark budgets
What It Usually Runs
Real ranges from recent LA jobs so you know where you stand before we ever walk the property. Your exact number comes from a site visit.
City permit fees are not included in project prices or cost estimates. They are separate costs based on what the city charges for your project. WOW processes all permits for every project so clients don't have to worry, and we provide the city fee receipts for their control.
Ductless mini-split (1–2 zones)
$5,500–$14,000
Garage conversion, ADU, home office or a single problem room. Electrical included; permit costs are additional and billed separately. Multi-zone systems land at the top of the range.
AC or furnace changeout
$9,500–$18,000
Like-for-like replacement on an existing duct system, with Title 24 and HERS testing. Permit costs are additional and billed separately. Assumes ducts are in serviceable condition.
Full heat pump system
$14,000–$32,000
Complete electrification changeout with load calculation, new air handler and condenser, electrical work and commissioning. Before any currently available utility rebates.
Ductwork replacement
$4,500–$14,000
New insulated runs, properly sized trunk and added returns. Priced with the equipment it's cheaper than doing it two years later.
Maintenance plan
$249–$449 / year
Two visits a year, priority scheduling and discounted repairs. Credited toward a replacement if the system doesn't make it.
FAQ
Questions People Actually Ask
For most LA homes, a heat pump. Our winters are mild, so it heats efficiently year-round, replaces two systems with one and removes gas combustion from the house. Straight AC can still make sense when you have a newer furnace worth keeping.
A Manual J load calculation — we measure square footage, ceiling heights, window area and orientation, insulation levels and duct condition. Most LA homes are running systems one to two tons oversized because someone matched the old nameplate. Oversized units short-cycle, never dehumidify and wear out early.
Yes. Equipment changeouts and duct replacement require a mechanical permit, Title 24 compliance and, in most cases, third-party HERS verification of duct leakage and refrigerant charge. We pull it, schedule the rater and clear the inspection as part of the contract.
HERS is California's independent verification: a certified third-party rater tests your duct leakage and refrigerant charge after installation. It's required on most changeouts, and it's the reason a properly installed system actually delivers the efficiency the label promises.
Federal credits ended Dec 31, 2025, but LADWP and SoCalGas rebates may still apply. We check what's live the week you sign and help file eligible paperwork.
Yes, when it's sized right. Modern variable-speed heat pumps hold capacity well past 105°F. The homes that struggle in a heat wave almost always have leaky ducts, missing attic insulation or too few returns — which is why we look at the whole system, not just the box outside.
A straight changeout is usually one to two days on site. Adding ductwork or converting to a heat pump with electrical upgrades runs two to four days. The permit and HERS scheduling adds a couple of weeks around the install itself.
Sometimes. We run a load calculation on the panel before quoting. Many homes fit with a subpanel or a load-management device instead of a full service upgrade — and if you already have or are planning solar, battery or EV charging, we coordinate all of it on one plan.
Almost always a duct problem, a missing return, or a west-facing window — not a small system. We measure airflow at each register before we recommend anything. Sometimes the fix is a $900 duct correction, not a $16,000 system.
Efficiency and HVAC first. Right-sizing your equipment and sealing your ducts lowers your consumption, which means a smaller solar array covers the same percentage of your bill. Doing it backwards means paying for panels to run an inefficient system.
Yes. MERV-13 filtration is the baseline, and we add whole-home purification, sealed ducts and fresh-air ventilation with proper filtration. Sealing the return side matters as much as the filter itself — a leaky return pulls unfiltered attic air straight into your rooms.
Yes — diagnostics, repairs, refrigerant leaks, duct corrections, thermostat and zoning problems and maintenance plans on equipment we didn't put in.
Manufacturer coverage on residential heat pumps and AC typically runs 10 years on parts and 10–12 years on the compressor with registration, which we handle. Our own workmanship warranty is separate and in writing.
Where we do this
HVAC Services across Los Angeles County
HVAC Services pays back fastest where the bills hurt most — the inland Valley and the foothills. We handle LADWP and SCE territories, and we know which rebates each one actually honors.
- Encino
- Sherman Oaks
- Studio City
- Tarzana
- Pasadena
- South Pasadena
- Altadena
- La Cañada Flintridge
- Hollywood
- Hollywood Hills
- West Hollywood
- Los Feliz