Heat Pump Installation in San Jose, CA

What does a San Jose heat pump job look like?

Our best example is a San Jose home where an old A/C and furnace were swapped for one Amana heat pump system. The homeowner wanted a single unit for both seasons and more room inside the house. Here is what the crew did on that Amana heat pump and duct project:

• Took out the old A/C and the gas furnace.
• Put the new Amana system in the attic, which freed up living space and tidied the layout.
• Replaced every duct, so the new layout and the new ductwork were planned together.

Not every home needs new ducts or a move to the attic. We look at your space and duct condition at the estimate and tell you what your house actually needs.

Other San Jose work shows the details we care about. On an HVAC and water heater replacement, an inspection flagged mold concerns around an old wood pedestal. We recovered the refrigerant, ran nitrogen and vacuum tests for leaks and moisture, and built a custom sheet metal plenum box (the box that joins the unit to the ducts) in place of the wood. On a smaller job, a worn booster fan and 4-inch vent pipe were replaced to bring airflow back.

How does the EcoHome Rebate work with my install?

Timing is everything. As of November 2026, the San José Clean Energy EcoHome Rebate is for current SJCE customers, and your application must be approved before any installation begins. The heat pump has to replace a gas appliance, and the old gas line is capped. SJCE lists one rebate per appliance type for each home. Funding and rules can change, so check the program page for current availability. You may qualify; call us and we’ll check what applies to your home.

This is the order we follow with San Jose homeowners:

1. Check your bill. SJCE is the City of San José’s electricity provider, and PG&E still delivers the power. Your bill shows whether you are an SJCE customer.
2. Get a free estimate. We quote a heat pump that replaces your gas furnace and write down the equipment for your application.
3. Apply and wait for approval. Nothing is installed until SJCE approves the rebate.
4. Permit and install. We file the permit, remove the gas equipment, cap the gas line and set the new system.
5. Send the paperwork. You get the invoice, photos and permit copy you need to finish the claim.

Can I pay for a heat pump through my SJCE bill?

Possibly. As of November 2026, the EcoHome Payment Plan offers 0% financing for heat pump HVAC and heat pump water heaters, repaid on your electric bill. It needs an approved contractor and a signed loan agreement before the install. Upgrade Home Services is an approved contractor, but approval of each loan is up to the program. SJCE also offers a free Go Electric Advisor if you want help planning.

Which San Jose permits does a heat pump need?

At least an electrical permit. The city’s heating and air conditioning permit page lists heat pumps and says a mechanical or plumbing permit may also be needed. Houses and duplexes can usually get them online at SJPermits.org. We apply, meet the city inspector and schedule HERS testing, an independent check that the system was installed and sealed right.

Should I switch my water heater too?

It’s worth asking at the same visit. In another San Jose home, we replaced a worn tank with a Rheem heat pump water heater and brought every connection up to code. The EcoHome Rebate also covers a heat pump water heater that replaces a gas one, and San Jose requires a plumbing permit for any water heater swap. See our heat pump water heater page for how they work.

I highly recommend Upgrade Home Services. Victor is fair, knowledgable, affordable, and provides very professional customer support.

Dawn S., Google review

Who installs heat pumps for San Jose homeowners?

We do, from our family-owned shop at 743 Ames Ave in Milpitas. Upgrade Home Services has served San Jose since 2002 under California license CSLB #1066776. Amana was the pick on our attic job, but we install Carrier, Daikin, Goodman, Mitsubishi and Payne too. San Jose is one of the 22 cities we serve in Santa Clara, San Mateo and southern Alameda counties. For a broader look at the equipment, see our main heat pump installation page.