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3:30 PM · Cathedral City · 117°F · Replacement

Heat pump and A/C replacement, priced before we start.

3-ton systems from $8,900, with the permit and the HERS test in the price. A heat pump instead of an A/C and furnace adds $800 to $2,000.

A written price before we start, anywhere from Palm Springs to Coachella.

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A new heat pump on a fresh concrete pad against a stucco wall, mountains behind

2 min · Date Palm Drive

3:45 PM · Cathedral City · 117°F · The three tiers

Three tiers, three sizes, priced from.

Full replacement, split and ducted, installed. Permit and HERS test included. Typical, from
SizeGood 14.3 to 15.2 SEER2Better 16 to 17 SEER2, two-stageBest 18+ SEER2, variable-speed
3-ton$8,900$10,900$13,400
4-ton$10,500$12,900$15,900
5-ton$12,200$14,900$18,500
  • A heat pump instead of an A/C and furnace: add $800 to $2,000 to the same tier.
  • Rooftop package units: $9,500 to $16,500, crane and curb adapter extra.
  • Financing available through a lending partner.
A sun-bleached 1998 condenser on a cracked pad

Before · 1998 · R-22

The same side yard with a new heat pump on a fresh pad

After · 2026 · heat pump

Cathedral City, the same side yard. Old unit hauled away; permit and HERS test in the price.

1 min · the side yard

4:05 PM · Cathedral City · 117°F · What's in the price

What's in the price.

  • The permit, pulled by us.
  • A HERS rater verifies duct leakage, airflow and refrigerant charge, as Climate Zone 15 requires.
  • Haul-away of the old system.
  • 2-year labor on the install.
  • 10-year parts, registered with the manufacturer.
  • Financing available through a lending partner.

12 min · Hwy 111 west

4:30 PM · Palm Springs · 116°F · The rules

The refrigerant change and the efficiency floor.

The refrigerant change

The EPA's May 2026 final rule dropped the January 2026 install deadline for R-410A split systems built before 2025. New systems use A2L refrigerants, R-454B or R-32. Your R-410A system can still be repaired.

Efficiency minimums

Federal minimums for a new system in California
SystemSEER2Second rating
Split A/C under 45,000 Btu/h14.311.7 EER2
Split A/C 45,000 Btu/h and up13.811.2 EER2
Heat pump14.37.5 HSPF2

34 min · I-10 east

5:00 PM · La Quinta · 115°F · Rebates

Rebates actually open in September 2026.

  • Open to Dec 31, 2026IID customersIID Energy Rewards$125, $200 or $300 per ton by efficiency tier, $200 per mini-split, $50 smart thermostat, $0.30 per sq ft attic insulation. Up to $5,000 a year and 50% of cost.
  • Income-qualifiedSCE customersSCE Energy Savings AssistanceA no-cost A/C or heat pump replacement for income-qualified households, for example up to $39,900 household income for 1 person or $82,500 for 4 (June 2026 to May 2027).
  • Fully reservedEveryoneTECH Clean California heat pump incentiveFully reserved since Nov 14, 2025.
  • Fully reservedEveryoneHEEHRA, the state IRA rebatesFully reserved statewide since Feb 24, 2026.
  • EndedEveryoneFederal 25C tax creditEnded for systems installed after Dec 31, 2025.

Status checked September 2026. Programs change; we check yours at the visit.

4 min · Avenue 52

5:30 PM · La Quinta · 115°F · Mini-splits

No ducts? A ductless mini-split.

1 zone
$3,900 to $6,500
2 zones
$6,500 to $9,500
3 zones
$9,000 to $13,500
4 zones
$12,000 to $17,000

For a casita, a converted garage or one room the ducts never reached. One quiet head on the wall, one small unit outside, one line through the wall. See the La Quinta casita

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14 min · Hwy 111 east

6:00 PM · Indio · 112°F · Questions

What people ask before they replace.

How much does a new AC cost in the Coachella Valley?

A 3-ton split system starts at $8,900 (Good, 14.3 to 15.2 SEER2), $10,900 (Better, two-stage) or $13,400 (Best, variable-speed), with the permit and HERS test included. 4-ton starts at $10,500 and 5-ton at $12,200.

Should I get a heat pump or an A/C and furnace?

A heat pump is an A/C that also heats. In the desert it replaces a furnace you use a few dozen nights a year, and it adds $800 to $2,000 to the same tier.

Do I need a permit to replace my AC?

Yes. Every replacement in Climate Zone 15 needs a permit and a HERS rater to verify duct leakage, airflow and refrigerant charge. We pull the permit and book the rater; both are in the price.

Is R-410A being banned?

No. You can keep repairing an R-410A system. In its May 2026 final rule the EPA dropped the January 2026 install deadline for R-410A split systems built before 2025. New systems use A2L refrigerants, R-454B or R-32.

Are there rebates for a heat pump in the Coachella Valley in 2026?

Some. The federal 25C tax credit ended for systems installed after Dec 31, 2025. TECH Clean California has been fully reserved since Nov 14, 2025, and HEEHRA since Feb 24, 2026. If IID sends your bill, IID Energy Rewards is open through Dec 31, 2026. If SCE does, Energy Savings Assistance replaces an A/C or heat pump at no cost for income-qualified households.

What's the minimum efficiency for a new system here?

A new split A/C in California needs 14.3 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 under 45,000 Btu/h, or 13.8 SEER2 and 11.2 EER2 above it. Heat pumps need 14.3 SEER2 and 7.5 HSPF2.

Can I get a mini-split instead of running ducts?

Yes. A ductless mini-split runs 1 zone $3,900 to $6,500, 2 zones $6,500 to $9,500, 3 zones $9,000 to $13,500, 4 zones $12,000 to $17,000.