Electric Air · Alameda County
Get a Heat Pump in Albany
Albany's compact lots and cool East Bay air make quiet, right-sized equipment essential — the city enforces acoustic baffling standards on outdoor mechanical equipment.
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Rebates for Albany homeowners
Most Albany homeowners qualify for $1,000+ in combined incentives. We check every program you're eligible for and handle the paperwork — you just claim the savings.
Local utility
Ava Community Energy
Albany's community energy program for Alameda homeowners switching off gas.
Permitting in Albany
Every AHJ has its own rules for where equipment can sit and how loud it can be. We pull the permit, meet Albany's requirements, and handle the inspection — here's what the local code actually says.
5ft
Property-line setback
View Albany's ordinance
Alameda County jurisdictions require a dedicated GFCI-protected breaker for the outdoor condenser. We size and install this as part of the electrical scope so your project passes inspection the first time.
Local inspectors expect the refrigerant line set to be painted to match your home's exterior. Painting the line set is the homeowner's responsibility after install — we leave it clean and paint-ready.
Albany requires noise-generating equipment to be enclosed or baffled to meet the city's exterior noise standards. We select inverter equipment that runs quiet and document the specs for your permit.
How it works
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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
Upload a few photos of your home and we'll verify your quote, tailoring the system design to your space.
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Installation
Our own licensed, bonded, and insured technicians install your system — never a subcontractor crew.
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Continued Support
Labor and parts warranty, a maintenance plan, and a 60-day guarantee back every install we complete.
Redwood Series
Installed with the Redwood heat pump
Every Albany 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 a heat pump costs in Albany
Every home is different, so your firm price comes from an online quote. Here's a typical range for Albany homeowners:
Before incentives
$13,500–$16,200
Typical 2–3 ton Redwood install
After rebates
$12,500–$15,200
With $1,000 in Ava Community Energy rebates & incentives applied
Estimated range shown for illustration only — your firm, all-inclusive price is set after a free online quote and virtual site visit.
CALCULATOR
Estimate your Albany heat pump cost
Answer a few quick questions to see your likely installation range and the local rebates available in Albany.
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
What Bay Area homeowners say
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
These guys are commercial grade crew!
My wife handles hundreds of thousands of square feet for work, and her comment about electric air was, "These guys are commercial grade crew; professional, courteous, clean, quick and efficient." I can't think of higher praise!
Brett Gentry
Recent Bay Area installs
Albany heat pump FAQs
How much does a heat pump cost in Albany?
Most Albany installs run $13,500–$16,200 before incentives, often $12,500–$15,200 after rebates. Your online quote gives you a firm, all-inclusive price after a quick virtual site visit.
What rebates are available to Albany homeowners?
Albany is served by Ava Community Energy. We check every rebate you qualify for and highlight them in your proposal.
Where can the outdoor unit go on my Albany property?
Albany requires outdoor mechanical equipment to sit at least 5 feet from the property line. We confirm placement against your property's setback during your virtual site visit.
How long does installation take?
Most Albany 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 Albany?
Yes. Electric Air pulls the permit, meets Albany's local requirements, and coordinates inspections as part of every installation.
Promises we put in writing
60
Days
Money-back guarantee
Not satisfied in your first 60 days? We'll make it right or refund your system in full.
0
Surprises
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.
10
Years
Labor warranty guarantee
Every install includes a 2-year labor warranty standard, extendable up to 10 years on our service plan.