A heat pump replaces your AC and your furnace with one system, moving heat instead of burning fuel to make it, and often means no gas line at all. We size every heat pump for your specific Calabasas property with a real load calculation and back the installation with a written warranty.
A heat pump is not a different kind of AC. It is one system that both cools and heats your home by moving heat instead of burning fuel to create it. Here is what makes it worth considering for a Calabasas property.
Many post-2018 rebuilds go all-electric by design, and a heat pump is the natural fit since it heats and cools without a gas line, which also simplifies inspection and fire-hardening requirements on new construction.
A ductless heat pump zone is one of the cleanest ways to add both heating and cooling to a detached structure without running new ductwork back to the main system.
If your AC and furnace are both approaching the end of their life around the same time, replacing both with one multi-zone heat pump is often more cost effective than replacing each separately across a larger estate.
Because a heat pump moves existing heat rather than generating it from fuel, it can run at 300 to 500 percent efficiency, far above a gas furnace's maximum of around 98 percent.
Heat pumps often qualify for utility and manufacturer rebates that a standard AC or furnace replacement does not, given their role in reducing overall energy use.
Modern inverter-driven heat pumps run at variable speeds rather than cycling fully on and off, which typically means quieter outdoor units, a real consideration where HOA noise standards apply.
Heat pump performance is rated two ways, not one. SEER2 measures cooling efficiency, the same rating used on a standard AC, while HSPF2 measures heating efficiency, a number a straight AC system does not have at all. Standard heat pumps start losing heating capacity as outdoor temperatures drop below the mid-20s, but Calabasas's elevation in the Santa Monica Mountains means winter mornings run cooler than the Valley floor without dropping into that range, so a properly sized heat pump still performs at full efficiency without needing backup heat.
That matters for sizing decisions specific to larger Calabasas properties. A heat pump chosen only for its cooling capacity, the way an AC-only system might be sized, can be a poor match for actual winter performance across a multi-zone estate if the HSPF2 rating and zone balance were not factored in from the start. We size every Calabasas heat pump installation for both numbers together, accounting for the home's insulation, ductwork condition, and any detached structures on the property.
We run a Manual J calculation for both cooling and heating demand across every zone, including any detached guest house, since a heat pump has to be sized correctly for both seasons.
You get a clear, itemized quote showing both efficiency ratings, zoning plan, and total cost, so you know exactly what you are buying before anything is ordered.
We coordinate with your HOA or gate staff ahead of time, then remove old equipment and install the heat pump to manufacturer and code specifications.
We verify refrigerant charge, test both heating and cooling modes across every zone, and walk you through the new thermostat settings before we leave.
Final pricing depends on tonnage, SEER2 and HSPF2 ratings, and your home's existing ductwork. These are typical ranges for a full heat pump installation in Calabasas, where multi-zone systems and detached guest-house zones come up more often than in a typical Valley neighborhood.
| System Type | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| 2 to 2.5 ton, standard efficiency | $7,000 – $10,500 |
| 3 to 3.5 ton, standard efficiency | $8,500 – $12,500 |
| 4 to 5 ton, standard efficiency | $10,500 – $15,000 |
| Multi-zone system (3 to 4 zones) | $16,000 – $28,000 |
| Ductless mini-split system (per zone) | $3,500 – $6,500 |
| High-efficiency upgrade (18+ SEER2 / 9+ HSPF2) | Add $2,000 – $5,000 |
TOP CLUB members, financing, and available rebates can lower these numbers further. Every quote is written and itemized before any work begins.
Free load calculation and zoning plan, written itemized quote, and financing and rebate options available.
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