Basic
$3,502 – $7,782 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 New Orleans, Louisiana typically costs $4,120 to $9,155 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 New Orleans are 9.0% lower than the national average for install heat pump.
National average: $4,500 – $10,000 per project
$3,502 – $7,782 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
$4,120 – $9,155 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
$5,150 – $11,444 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 | $1,904 – $4,230 | job |
| Labor | labor | $1,370 – $3,045 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $508 – $1,128 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $338 – $752 | job |

Outdoor heat pump unit mounted against a brick house wall
Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Ppntori assumed (based on copyright claims). · Public domain · Source

Air handler and flex duct installed in an attic space
Material costs in New Orleans run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Connect with local install heat pump contractors in New Orleans for personalized quotes based on your specific project.