Heat pump installation costs $4,236 to $7,942 for most homes, with air-source systems quoted anywhere from $4,500 to $25,000 depending on scope.12 National averages run $6,087 to $8,350 (Angi, Fixr).13 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on system type (air-source, mini-split, geothermal), capacity in tons, efficiency rating, and whether an air handler, ducts, or electrical service need upgrading.
$6,087
average, Angi
$5,000 – $15,000
air-source, Fixr
$3,900 – $6,200
3-ton installed, Angi
$8,350
average, Fixr
Quick math: a 3-ton air-source unit at Angi’s $3,900 to $6,200 including labor covers a typical 2,000-sq-ft home; per ton that is roughly $1,300 to $2,070, our arithmetic.1 Sources disagree sharply on air-source pricing: $4,500–$8,000 at Angi versus $10,000–$25,000 at HomeGuide, which appears to price full premium installations while Angi prices straightforward replacements, our reading — expect real quotes to land inside that combined $4,500–$25,000 envelope.12
Cost by system type
| Type | Angi | Fixr | HomeGuide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini-split (ductless) | $1,300 – $8,000 | $2,000 – $8,000 | — |
| Hybrid (dual fuel) | $2,500 – $10,000 | — | — |
| Air-source | $4,500 – $8,000 | $5,000 – $15,000 | $10,000 – $25,000+ |
| Geothermal | $6,000 – $20,000 | $15,000 – $35,000 | $20,000 – $50,000+ |
Geothermal’s premium is excavation, not equipment: burying the ground loop pushes installation to $15,000–$35,000 before the unit itself matters (Fixr).3
Cost by capacity (Angi, installed)
| Tons | Home size (sq ft) | Installed cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1,000 | $3,500 – $5,500 |
| 2.5 | 1,500 | $3,700 – $5,800 |
| 3 | 2,000 | $3,900 – $6,200 |
Each half-ton step adds only a few hundred dollars at these sizes; capacity is a smaller cost driver than system type and installation complexity, our reading.1
Heat pump vs furnace + AC
A heat pump replaces both appliances with one unit: HomeGuide’s furnace-plus-AC replacement band runs $5,000–$11,000 (our HVAC guide), inside the combined heat-pump envelope above. In mild climates the heat pump usually wins on operating cost; in severe cold a hybrid dual-fuel setup keeps a furnace for the coldest nights, its trade-off.1
Why this is pro-only work
Heat pumps are licensed trade work: refrigerant handling requires an EPA Section 608 certification, and the 240V circuit, line-set brazing, and permits all sit behind local licensing. DIY territory ends at portable and window units, our synthesis.
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All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does a Heat Pump Cost?
2. HomeGuide — Heat Pump Cost
3. Fixr — Heat Pump Installation Cost