Electric Air · Contra Costa County
Get a Heat Pump in Richmond
Richmond's bayside neighborhoods stay mild, and its larger lots easily accommodate the city's 10-foot equipment setback.
5.0 from 100+ Google reviews$2,000 or more
in combined incentives, for a typical Richmond home
You probably won't pay full price
MCE Clean Energy and state programs take money straight off the cost of your install. We work out which ones you qualify for, fill in the forms, and file them. Nothing for you to chase.
What a heat pump costs in Richmond
Every home is different, so your final price comes from your online quote. Here's a typical range for Richmond homeowners:
Typical install, before incentives
$13,500–$16,200
$11,300–$14,000
after $2,200 in MCE Clean Energy rebates and incentives
* Your final price is set after your free online quote and virtual site visit.
Get your Richmond quoteEstimate your Richmond heat pump cost
Answer a few quick questions to see your likely installation range and the local rebates available in Richmond.
Tell us about your home
How is your home heated today?
Your ducts and AC
You already have ducts from your central furnace. We reuse that infrastructure, swap in a heat pump, and you get heating + cooling from one system.
- 01One thermostat, whole-home comfort
- 02Reuses your existing vents
- 03Heating + cooling in one system
How it works
01
Online Quote
Answer a few questions about your home and get a real, firm-price estimate in minutes — no home visit required.
02
Virtual Site Visit
Save $1,000
Upload a few photos of your home instead of booking an in-person visit. We verify your quote, tailor the system to your space, and take $1,000 off the price.
03
Installation
Our own licensed, bonded, and insured technicians install your system — never a subcontractor crew.
04
Continued Support
Labor and parts warranty, a maintenance plan, and a 60-day guarantee back every install we complete.
Permitting in Richmond
Every AHJ has its own rules for where equipment can sit and how loud it can be. We pull the permit, meet Richmond's requirements, and handle the inspection. Here's what the local code actually says.
10ft
Property-line setback
Installed with the Redwood heat pump
Every Richmond install ships with our own variable-speed heat pump — built to drop into your furnace's footprint, run quiet, and be field-switchable between 2 and 3 tons so it's sized exactly to your home.
21.0
SEER2 cooling efficiency
11.2
HSPF2 heating efficiency
55 dBA
As quiet as a library
2–3 Ton
Field-switchable capacity
What Bay Area homeowners say
The installation team was great!
The installation team was great -- they worked through the old-house issues and managed to route the line neatly into the attic for the ceiling cassette. We worked with the designer to create a 4-zone system that is perfectly sized for our space.
Chris Habecker
Electric Air was absolutely incredible!
Every employee was knowledgeable about the products offered and how they would effectively replace our gas heaters. Electric Air worked quickly to schedule the installation and were even able to move up the installation to accommodate our schedule.
Joseph E Gruber
Quieter than I expected
Electric Air replaced an old gas furnace with a heat pump. Found good placement for the heat pump and rearranged the ducting to significantly reduce the footprint. Roman and Michael did a great job, neat and tidy.
Jean-Louis Excoffier
Recent Bay Area installs
Richmond heat pump FAQs
How much does a heat pump cost in Richmond?
Most Richmond installs run $13,500–$16,200 before incentives, often $11,300–$14,000 after rebates. Your online quote gives you a firm, all-inclusive price after a quick virtual site visit.
What rebates are available to Richmond homeowners?
Richmond is served by MCE Clean Energy. We check every rebate you qualify for and highlight them in your proposal.
Where can the outdoor unit go on my Richmond property?
Richmond requires outdoor mechanical equipment to sit at least 10 feet from the property line. We confirm placement against your property's setback during your virtual site visit.
How long does installation take?
Most Richmond installs are completed in a single day by our in-house technicians — no subcontractors, no multi-day scheduling.
Do you handle permits and inspections in Richmond?
Yes. Electric Air pulls the permit, meets Richmond's local requirements, and coordinates inspections as part of every installation.
Promises we put in writing
60days
Money-back guarantee
Not satisfied in your first 60 days? We'll make it right or refund your system in full.
0surprises
No-surprises guarantee
We surface anything not included — like drywall repair or asbestos removal — before you start. Miss one, and we cover it for free.
10years
Labor warranty guarantee
Every install includes a 2-year labor warranty standard, extendable up to 10 years on our service plan.