Heat pump installation in San Bernardino, CA
A heat pump handles the Inland Empire's long, hot summers and its mild winters from one system. A new heat pump in San Bernardino typically costs about $5,400 to $8,800 installed for common 2 to 4 ton systems.
We size it for your home, test the ducts, handle the permit and tell you honestly which rebates are open today. Emergency service is available 24/7.
The price in plain numbers
Average installed prices in San Bernardino from our pricing guide are about $5,400 for a 2 ton system, $7,100 for a 3 ton and $8,800 for a 4 ton. See the heat pump installation pricing guide.
| System size | Typical home size | Average installed |
|---|---|---|
| 2 ton | Under 1,400 sq ft | $5,400 |
| 3 ton | 1,800 to 2,200 sq ft | $7,100 |
| 4 ton | 2,600 to 3,200 sq ft | $8,800 |
Examples of our work
Why a heat pump fits the Inland Empire
Summers here are hot and dry, winters are mild, and a heat pump does both jobs with one set of equipment. The case is strongest when your furnace and air conditioner are both old.
The U.S. Department of Energy explains how heat pumps work. Because dust and wildfire smoke load filters here, we also talk through filtration before we choose equipment.
Ducts first
Walk through an older San Bernardino home and you will often find ducts that were sized for a small air conditioner in the 1970s, or that have been crushed and patched in the attic over the years. A heat pump moves more air in both seasons than a gas furnace did, so those ducts can cap what the equipment is able to deliver.
Our estimate includes a look at supply and return sizing, and we tell you in plain terms whether sealing, a bigger return or new runs would change the result.
Rebates: what is open today
Two facts first. The state HEEHRA rebate closed to new single family reservations on February 24, 2026, and the federal tax credit ended after 2025.
What is left is local and changes often: TECH Clean California has offered contractor applied heat pump rebates, and your electric provider may add its own. We check what is live for your address on the day we quote.
See TECH Clean California and our California rebates and rules guide. Nothing requires you to switch from gas, because the South Coast air district voted in June 2025 not to approve a furnace phase out.
Efficiency ratings and cost
| Rating | Tier | Added to base price |
|---|---|---|
| 14.3 to 15 SEER2 and 7.5 HSPF2 | Federal minimum | Base price |
| 16 to 17 SEER2 and 8 to 8.5 HSPF2 | Mid efficiency | Add $600 to $1,400 |
| 18 to 20 SEER2 and 9 HSPF2 | High efficiency | Add $1,500 to $2,800 |
| 21 SEER2 or more and 9.5 HSPF2 or more | Premium inverter | Add $3,000 to $6,000 |
How an installation works
- We look at your home. The current equipment, ducts, panel and where the unit sits.
- We size and select, and explain the efficiency options.
- You get options and prices in writing before work begins.
- We pull the permit and install.
- We test everything and walk you through it.
What moves the price of a San Bernardino heat pump job
- Size and efficiency tier.
- Duct sealing or replacement.
- Electrical panel capacity.
- Whether a gas furnace is being removed.
- The permit and Title 24 requirements.
Each is in your estimate.
Questions worth asking any San Bernardino contractor
- How does this system perform on a 105 degree day?
- Will you test and seal the ducts?
- Which rebates did you confirm for my address?
- Is the permit included?
- Who services the system after installation?
Where we serve
We serve San Bernardino, Rialto, Fontana, Colton, Highland, Redlands, Loma Linda and Ontario. See heat pump repair in San Bernardino, furnace installation in San Bernardino and HVAC in San Bernardino.
Brands we service
We repair and install all major brands. Each brand page lists the models we install, the problems we see most and what the warranty typically covers. See how we match a technician to your brand.
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Common questions
How much does a heat pump cost in San Bernardino, CA?
Average installed prices in our guide are about $5,400 for a 2 ton, $7,100 for a 3 ton and $8,800 for a 4 ton.
Is the $8,000 California heat pump rebate available?
As of February 24, 2026, single family HEEHRA rebates were fully reserved statewide. See our rebates and rules guide.
Is there a federal tax credit?
No. The federal 25C credit ended after December 31, 2025.
Do I need a permit?
In most cases yes. We handle it.
Talk to a person
Call any hour for emergency service, or reach us during business hours for a visit or a quote.