Basic
$3,525 – $7,833 per project
Single-stage ducted heat pump around 14.3 SEER2 / 7.5 HSPF2 with matched air handler, new line set, disconnect and pad, charged and started up

Supply and install a ducted air-source heat pump (2-4 ton) on existing ductwork including line set, electrical and startup; ductwork, panel upgrades and cold-climate units extra.
Install Heat Pump in Albuquerque, New Mexico typically costs $4,147 to $9,215 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Albuquerque are 9.0% lower than the national average for install heat pump.
National average: $4,500 – $10,000 per project
$3,525 – $7,833 per project
Single-stage ducted heat pump around 14.3 SEER2 / 7.5 HSPF2 with matched air handler, new line set, disconnect and pad, charged and started up
$4,147 – $9,215 per project
Two-stage ducted heat pump around 16 SEER2 / 8 HSPF2 with matched variable-speed air handler, new line set, disconnect and pad, started up
$5,183 – $11,519 per project
Variable-speed inverter ducted heat pump around 18 SEER2 / 8.5 HSPF2 with matched air handler, communicating thermostat, new line set and pad
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1,944 – $4,320 | job |
| Labor | labor | $1,339 – $2,975 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $518 – $1,152 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $346 – $768 | job |

Outdoor heat pump unit mounted against a brick house wall
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Air handler and flex duct installed in an attic space
Material costs in Albuquerque run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
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