Heat Pump Installation Hillsboro, OR

Heat pumps for Hillsboro homes

Hillsboro gets typical west side weather, with a few more summer heat days than the coast side of the metro. Cooling matters more every year.

What we see in Hillsboro homes

Hillsboro has a lot of newer construction, from Orenco Station and Amberglen to the subdivisions out toward South Hillsboro. Many of those homes came with builder-grade heat pumps or furnaces that are now reaching replacement age.

Older homes near downtown Hillsboro and along the Tualatin Valley Highway are more likely to have gas furnaces with no AC, which is where a heat pump adds the most.

Utilities and incentives in Hillsboro

Hillsboro homes are on Portland General Electric with NW Natural gas. PGE customers qualify for Energy Trust of Oregon incentives.

Rebate update, September 2026. Oregon's Heat Pump Purchase Program pays up to $2,000 through approved installers. Funding for owner-occupied homes is fully reserved as of September 4, 2026. Funding for rental properties is still open. Energy Trust of Oregon runs separate utility incentives. See what's still open

Permits

The City of Hillsboro issues mechanical permits. Your installer pulls them.

What your Hillsboro quote includes

A load calculation for your home
At least two equipment options with efficiency ratings and operating cost
A check of ductwork and electrical panel
Which utility and state incentives apply
Permit, install schedule and warranty terms in writing

Neighborhoods we serve in Hillsboro

Orenco, Amberglen, Tanasbourne, South Hillsboro, Reedville, Witch Hazel, Jackson School, downtown Hillsboro.

Hillsboro heat pump questions

My builder-grade heat pump is 12 years old. Replace or repair?

If it needs a major part like a compressor, replacement usually makes more sense at that age. A new variable-speed unit also runs quieter and cheaper.

Do newer Hillsboro homes need duct work?

Usually not much. Newer homes tend to have decent ducts, so a like-for-like swap is often simple.

How much does a heat pump cost in Hillsboro?

It depends on system type, home size, ductwork and your electrical panel. Every Hillsboro quote starts with a look at the home and a load calculation. See our pricing guide.

Do heat pumps work in Hillsboro winters?

Yes. Modern variable-speed and cold-climate heat pumps keep heating well below freezing, and backup heat covers the rare deep cold snaps.