Heat Pump Installation
One system that heats and cools — modern cold-climate heat pumps and ductless mini-splits, sized and installed for real Ohio winters.
A modern heat pump is the most versatile piece of comfort equipment you can put on an Ohio home: air conditioning in July, efficient heating through most of the winter, and one outdoor unit doing both jobs. Today’s cold-climate models keep their rated capacity far below freezing — the “heat pumps don’t work in the Midwest” advice is a generation out of date.
What we install
- Ducted heat pumps — replaces (or pairs with) your furnace using your existing ductwork. Dual-fuel setups keep a gas furnace as backup for the coldest snaps and let the heat pump carry the rest of the season at lower cost.
- Ductless mini-splits — perfect for older Columbus homes without ductwork, additions, finished attics, and garages. One outdoor unit can feed up to five indoor heads, each with its own thermostat.
- Full system conversions — for all-electric homes or owners moving away from gas, we size the system to carry the whole heating load, verified with a load calculation, not optimism.
Why sizing is everything
An oversized heat pump short cycles, never dehumidifies properly, and dies young; an undersized one runs on expensive backup heat all winter. That’s why every quote starts with a Manual J load calculation — we measure the house, the windows, and the insulation instead of copying whatever tonnage was bolted outside before. You get equipment options at two or three efficiency tiers with honest operating-cost estimates for each.
Heat pumps are also where rebates live: many Columbus-area utility and state efficiency programs pay meaningful money toward qualifying installations. We’ll tell you exactly what your chosen system qualifies for before you sign anything.
How it works
From first look to final walkthrough
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Diagnosis
A home survey first — insulation, ductwork (or the lack of it), electrical capacity, and a Manual J load calculation to size the system correctly.
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Upfront Quote
A flat, written quote with equipment options at different SEER2/HSPF2 tiers, projected operating costs, and any rebates you may qualify for.
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Install
Pad, line set, air handler or heads, and controls installed to manufacturer spec — with permits pulled and the commissioning report left in your hand.
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Warranty & Follow-up
Manufacturer parts warranty registered for you, our 10-year labor warranty in writing, and a first-season check to verify performance in both modes.
Questions
Heat Pump Installation FAQs
More answers on the full FAQ page — or call and ask a person.
How much does a new AC or furnace cost?
In the Columbus market, most standard-efficiency AC replacements land in the $6,000–$9,000 range installed, gas furnaces $5,500–$8,500, and full system replacements (furnace + AC or a heat pump system) roughly $12,000–$18,000 depending on size and efficiency tier. Every Thermaline quote is flat-rate and written — the number you approve is the number on the invoice, including permits and haul-away.
How does financing work?
We offer plans through our third-party lending partners — typically 0% APR promotional periods for shorter terms and fixed-rate plans up to 84 months for longer ones. Applying takes about ten minutes with a soft initial credit pull, and approval usually comes back the same visit. A $12,000 system on an 84-month fixed-rate plan runs roughly $190–$230/month depending on rate — use the calculator on our financing page for your numbers.
How do rebates work, and who files the paperwork?
Most rebates for high-efficiency equipment come from local utility programs ($200–$1,500 on qualifying systems), manufacturer seasonal promotions ($100–$500), and periodic state efficiency programs. Which ones apply depends on the specific model's ratings and your utility. We identify what your chosen system qualifies for before you sign, and we file the utility paperwork for you — you just cash the check. Rebate availability varies by location and utility provider.
Heat pump or gas furnace — which is right for Ohio?
Both work well here, and the honest answer depends on your gas availability, electric rates, and how long you'll own the home. Modern cold-climate heat pumps heat efficiently well below freezing and give you AC in the same box; gas furnaces still win on raw output during deep cold snaps. Many of our best installs are dual-fuel: a heat pump carries the season, and a gas furnace takes over below its balance point. We'll run the comparison with your actual utility rates.
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