HVAC Installation & Heat Pumps
Heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, furnaces, air conditioning, and ventilation for Seattle-area homes, sized for your house, with the permits handled.
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HVAC & Heat Pumps in Seattle & the Puget Sound
Dawn Construction handles heating, cooling, and ventilation for homes in 45 cities across Greater Seattle and the Puget Sound, from heat pumps and ductless mini-splits to furnaces, air conditioning, and exhaust fans. Every system is sized for your home, with the permits and inspections handled.
How Heat Pumps Work
A heat pump moves heat instead of making it by burning fuel. In winter, it pulls heat from the outside air and brings it inside. In summer, it runs in reverse and moves heat out of the house, like an air conditioner.
That means one system can replace both a furnace and an air conditioner. It has an outdoor unit and one or more indoor units, connected by a thin line set.
HVAC Systems Compared
| System | Heats | Cools | Needs Ducts? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ducted heat pump | Yes | Yes | Yes | Homes with good existing ducts |
| Ductless mini-split | Yes | Yes | No | Homes without ducts, additions, single rooms |
| Furnace | Yes | No | Yes | Homes keeping a gas or electric furnace |
| Central air conditioning | No | Yes | Yes | Adding cooling to an existing furnace |
Ducted or Ductless?
| Your Home | Usually the Better Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Has ducts in good condition | Ducted heat pump | Reuses the existing ducts |
| No ducts, such as baseboard or wall heaters | Ductless mini-split | No ductwork to add |
| A garage conversion, addition, or bonus room | Ductless mini-split | Heats and cools that space on its own |
| Rooms that are always too hot or too cold | Ductless or zoned system | Lets you control each area |
Converting a garage or shed into living space? See our garage conversion services.
Heat Pump Rebates in Washington
Washington’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program covers heat pumps for income-qualified households, along with electrical panel and wiring upgrades that often go with them.
Rebates are handled by local program administrators, not by the state directly, and funding varies by area. Check the State HEAR program page to find your local administrator before you buy.
Ventilation and Indoor Air
In our damp climate, moving moisture out of the house matters as much as heating it. Washington’s energy code sets minimum exhaust rates for bathrooms and kitchens.
| Room | Fan on a Switch | Fan Running Continuously |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | At least 50 cfm | At least 20 cfm |
| Kitchen | At least 100 cfm | At least 25 cfm |
Fans should vent to the outdoors, not into the attic. See our bathroom and kitchen remodeling services.
HVAC Permits
| Work | Permit Usually Needed |
|---|---|
| New or replacement heat pump, furnace, or AC | Mechanical permit |
| New circuit or panel upgrade | Electrical permit |
| Gas line to a furnace | Gas piping permit |
| New ducted exhaust fan | Mechanical permit, depending on your city |
In cities like Renton, mechanical and electrical permits are issued online over the counter, often the same day. Rules vary, so we check yours.
Signs It’s Time for a New System
- Uneven temperatures: some rooms always too hot or too cold.
- Rising energy bills: an older system working harder for the same comfort.
- No cooling: hot summer days with no way to cool the house.
- Frequent repairs: an aging furnace or AC that keeps breaking down.
- Damp or stuffy air: moisture and condensation from poor ventilation.
- Remodeling or converting space: a new room that needs heating and cooling.
How an HVAC Project Works
Step 1: Free In-Home Estimate
We look at your home, existing system, ducts, and electrical panel, and send a written quote.
Step 2: System Selection
We size the system to your home and help you choose ducted or ductless.
Step 3: Permits
Mechanical and electrical permits filed for your project.
Step 4: Installation
Indoor and outdoor units, line sets, ducts, and circuits installed.
Step 5: Inspection & Startup
The system is inspected, started, and tested.
Step 6: Walkthrough
We show you how to use the controls and care for the system.
HVAC Cost – What to Expect
Every HVAC project is priced individually. You get a written quote after a free in-home estimate.
| Price Factor | Effect on Cost |
|---|---|
| System type | Heat pump, mini-split, furnace, or AC, and the number of indoor units |
| Home size and layout | Larger homes and more zones need more capacity |
| Ducts | Reusing good ducts costs less than adding or repairing them |
| Electrical | A new circuit or panel upgrade, if needed |
| Rebates | Income-qualified households may get help through Washington’s HEAR program |
Want to spread the cost? See our financing options.
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FAQ – HVAC
What is a heat pump?
A heat pump is one system that heats your home in winter and cools it in summer by moving heat in or out, instead of burning fuel. It replaces a furnace and an air conditioner with one outdoor unit and one or more indoor units.
Are heat pumps a good fit for the Seattle area?
Many homeowners in the region choose heat pumps because one system handles both heating and cooling. The right size and type depend on your home’s size, insulation, and existing ducts, which we check during the estimate.
What is a ductless mini-split?
A ductless mini-split is a heat pump with small indoor units mounted on the wall or ceiling, connected to an outdoor unit by a thin line set. It works well in homes without ducts, additions, converted garages, and rooms that are always too hot or too cold.
Should I choose a ducted or ductless system?
If your home already has ducts in good condition, a ducted heat pump or furnace can reuse them. If there are no ducts, or you want to control each room separately, a ductless mini-split is usually the simpler option.
Are there rebates for heat pumps in Washington?
Possibly. Washington’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program covers heat pumps for income-qualified households, along with electrical panel and wiring upgrades. Rebates are handled by local program administrators, and funding varies by area.
Do I need a permit to install HVAC equipment?
Usually, yes. Installing or replacing heating and cooling equipment typically needs a mechanical permit, and new circuits need an electrical permit. Permit rules depend on your city or county.
Does my home need a new electrical panel for a heat pump?
Sometimes. A heat pump needs its own circuit, and older panels may not have the room or capacity. We check your panel during the estimate.
How much ventilation do bathrooms and kitchens need?
Washington energy code forms list at least 50 cfm for a bathroom fan that runs on a switch, or 20 cfm if it runs continuously, and at least 100 cfm intermittent or 25 cfm continuous for kitchens.
Which areas do you serve?
Dawn Construction works in 45 cities across King, Snohomish, Pierce, Kitsap, Thurston, Island, Skagit, Whatcom, and Mason counties, from Bellingham to Olympia.
Do you offer free estimates and financing?
Yes. Every project starts with a free in-home estimate and a written quote, and financing is available.
Other Services We Provide
HVAC Across 9 Western Washington Counties
From our offices in Renton and Mukilteo, Dawn Construction serves 45 cities, from Bellingham to Olympia. See the full service area.
King County
- Renton
- Seattle
- Bellevue
- Kent
- Federal Way
- Redmond
- Issaquah
- Bothell
- Kirkland
- Sammamish
- Mercer Island
- Newcastle
- Auburn
- Tukwila
- SeaTac
- Burien
- Shoreline
- Kenmore
- Covington
- Maple Valley
Snohomish County
- Mukilteo
- Everett
- Lynnwood
- Marysville
- Arlington
- Monroe
- Snohomish
Pierce County
- Tacoma
- Puyallup
- Lakewood
- Gig Harbor
- Eatonville
Kitsap County
- Bremerton
- Silverdale
- Poulsbo
- Kingston
Thurston County
- Olympia
- Yelm
Island County
- Oak Harbor
- Coupeville
Skagit County
- Mount Vernon
- Burlington
- Sedro-Woolley
Whatcom County
- Bellingham
Mason County
- Shelton
Don't see your city? Contact us or call (206) 672-1711.
Sources
- Washington State Department of Commerce, State HEAR Program
- City of Renton, Residential Interior Remodels
- Washington State Energy Code, residential forms (exhaust fan minimums)
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