Basic
$4,003 – $8,895 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 Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $4,709 to $10,465 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 Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for install heat pump.
National average: $4,500 – $10,000 per project
$4,003 – $8,895 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
$4,709 – $10,465 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
$5,887 – $13,081 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 | $2,126 – $4,725 | job |
| Labor | labor | $1,638 – $3,640 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $567 – $1,260 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $378 – $840 | 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
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