Titan HVAC PortlandTitan HVAC PortlandHeat pump installs in Portland run $4,500-$22,000 based on zones and ductwork. A written quote follows a free on-site load calculation — common for craftsman bungalows in Sellwood-Moreland and Irvington with no central ductwork.
| System Type | Typical Installed Cost (Portland) |
|---|---|
| Single-zone ductless mini-split (one room/addition) | $4,500–$8,500 |
| Multi-zone ductless (2-4 zones, whole floor) | $9,000–$16,000 |
| Ducted heat pump (existing ductwork) | $8,500–$14,000 |
| Whole-home ducted heat pump (new/replaced ductwork) | $14,000–$22,000 |
Ballpark installed heat pump costs in Portland before Energy Trust of Oregon incentives; exact pricing confirmed after a free on-site load calculation.
Ducted heat pump installation costs less when existing ductwork is sized correctly for a heat pump's lower supply air temperature. Homes without ducts — common in Portland's older housing stock — add ductless line-set and mounting costs instead of duct-fabrication costs. **A home with functioning central ductwork usually installs $3,000-$5,000 cheaper than the same house without ducts.**
Craftsman and bungalow homes in Alberta Arts District, Woodstock, and Montavilla frequently have no central ductwork at all. Ductless mini-splits solve this with an outdoor compressor and one to four wall-mounted indoor heads connected by a small line set through an exterior wall — no duct demolition or ceiling work required. **This retrofit path is the most common heat pump install in Portland's older neighborhoods.**
Energy Trust of Oregon offers incentives on qualifying ducted and ductless heat pumps installed by participating contractors, which can lower the out-of-pocket total by roughly $1,200-$2,000 depending on the equipment's efficiency rating and the home's existing heating fuel type. Incentive amounts change periodically, so current figures get confirmed at the time of quote — not promised upfront.