Load calculation and sizing
Equipment is sized to the house, not to the old furnace label. Oversized systems short cycle and cost more.
HEAT PUMP INSTALLATION · BERKELEYHeat Pump Installation
Heat Pump Installation
in Berkeley, CA.
Heat pump installation in Berkeley, planned around older ducts, small panels and the city's BESO time-of-sale credits. Permits handled by HAXX.
Serving Elmwood, North Berkeley, Thousand Oaks, Claremont, Westbrae and the Berkeley Hills and the rest of Berkeley. Share your address to confirm availability.
4.8 rating · 515+ reviewsHVAC & electrical, one teamPermits handledCA Lic #1081990
Heat pump installation,
planned properly.
A heat pump replaces a furnace and AC with one system for heating and cooling. Good results come from sizing, layout and electrical planning done before equipment is ordered.
Ducted or ductless
Keep existing ducts when they are in good shape, or go ductless where ducts are missing, leaky or impossible to run.
Electrical capacity check
HAXX electricians review the panel and service before the install, so a surprise panel upgrade does not appear mid-project.
Brands we install
Mitsubishi Electric and American Standard systems, among others, matched to the home and budget.
Permits and inspection
HAXX pulls the mechanical and electrical permits and meets the city inspector.
Rebate paperwork
We point you to the rebates your address qualifies for and provide the equipment documentation programs ask for.
BERKELEY DETAILSPlanning a heat pump
Planning a heat pump
in Berkeley.
Berkeley does not require existing homes to give up gas, but its Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO) counts a heat pump toward the upgrades expected when a single-family home or duplex is sold.
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BESO credit
Under BESO, heat pump HVAC is a full six-credit measure, and a home where every unit has heat pump heating or water heating can qualify for an exemption. Confirm the details with the city.
02
Ducts in older houses
Brown-shingle and Craftsman homes often have small or leaky ducts, or none. HAXX inspects them and suggests ducted, slim-ducted or ductless equipment to match.
03
Incentives
Ava Community Energy's Incentive Finder and the city's electrification page point to current rebates. Terms change, so confirm before you sign.
What customers say
about HAXX.
Rated 4.8 across 515+ reviews on Housecall Pro, Google and Facebook. Read more reviews.
★★★★★
“Their technician was professional, honest, and took the time to explain the problem and the repair process clearly. Instead of pushing for an expensive replacement, they repaired our HVAC system and helped us save a significant amount of money. The work was completed carefully, and our air conditioner is now working well.”
★★★★★
“Thorough diagnostics of A/C system, identified and repaired the issue quickly!”
★★★★★
“Service was performed well and on time. Service person was highly skilled and provided easy to understand options to deal with the issue. Price for diagnostics was reasonable and easy to pay online.”
A CLEAR NEXT STEPFrom your first question
From your first question
to a considered plan.
01
Share your starting point
Existing equipment, home layout and what you want to improve.
02
Review the property
Sizing, airflow, equipment placement and electrical needs.
03
Compare the scope
Options, exclusions, permit requirements and any eligible incentives.
04
Plan installation
Confirm equipment, scheduling and handover details with HAXX.
HAXX ON SITEReal work.
Real work.
Real homes and businesses.
A closer look at recent heating and cooling work by HAXX.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE WORKHands-on work.
Hands-on work.
A real look inside.
On site during a commercial VAV box repair: access above a suspended ceiling, equipment and the work in progress.
Explore recent projectsRecent Projects
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Heat pump installation.
Outdoor Heat Pump Installation
Outdoor heat pump installation.
Heat Pump Air Handler Installation
Heat pump air handler installation.
Heat Pump Air Handler Service
Heat pump air handler service.
Lennox AC Installation
Lennox ac installation.
Compressor Replacement
Compressor replacement.
Mitsubishi Leak Detection
Mitsubishi leak detection.
Leaking Coil Replacement
Leaking coil replacement.
GOOD TO KNOW
Heat Pump Installation in Berkeley: questions, answered.
Does Berkeley require me to replace my gas furnace?
No. The city lists no requirement to electrify existing homes. Bay Area Air District rules limit sales of new gas furnaces from 2029, which affects replacements, not repairs.
Will a heat pump help when I sell my Berkeley home?
Heat pump HVAC is a full-credit BESO measure for single-family homes and duplexes. It must be permitted with a final inspection to count.
Can a heat pump heat my house on cold nights?
Yes. Bay Area winters are mild, and correctly sized heat pumps heat comfortably through them. Sizing and duct condition matter more than the brand.
How long does an installation take?
Most single-system replacements take one to three days on site. Permits, equipment lead times and any electrical work add to the overall timeline.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PROPERTYTell us what you need.
Tell us what you need.
We’ll start there.
Share the property, equipment and questions you have in mind.
(408) 901-8315
Call HAXX to discuss your property and scheduling.