Homes in Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor homes range from waterfront and view houses around the harbor to 1980s–2000s two-stories in Canterwood and newer subdivisions toward Purdy. Out toward Fox Island and the Key Peninsula, larger wooded lots and rural homes are common.
Many homes here are all-electric, heated by an older heat pump, an electric furnace, baseboard or propane. Sloped, wooded lots mean we plan outdoor unit placement, drainage and line-set routing carefully before quoting.
What we usually recommend in Gig Harbor
- Ducted heat pumps for homes replacing an older heat pump or electric furnace.
- Ductless mini-splits for view rooms, bonus rooms and baseboard-heated homes.
- Propane-to-heat pump conversions for homes tired of propane deliveries and costs.
Utilities & rebates in Gig Harbor
- Electricity
- Peninsula Light Co. or PSE (depends on your address)
- Natural gas
- Limited natural gas; many homes use propane
Gig Harbor is split between two electric utilities: Peninsula Light serves much of the area and the Key Peninsula, while some addresses are PSE. The rebate you qualify for depends on which one bills you, so we check your address first.
Peninsula Light offers incentives on ducted and ductless heat pumps, and PSE homes can use PSE's heat pump rebates. We confirm the current amount and handle the paperwork.
Water, wind and shade
Homes near the water and on exposed bluffs catch more wind, while wooded lots stay cool and damp. A properly sized cold-climate heat pump handles both, and it adds cooling for the warm summer stretches.
Permits in Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor city addresses use the city's permit desk; addresses outside city limits go through Pierce County. We pull the right permits and coordinate inspections.
What customers say
From our Google reviews · 4.8★ across 200+ reviews
"We decided to take the leap and get some heat pumps installed by Seattle Heating & Cooling and do not regret the decision one bit. They are keeping our home super comfortable in every kind of weather -- hot, or humid, or chilly -- and reducing our energy costs. The team at Seattle Heating & Cooling was also great to work with, from their owner who did our estimate to the installers and the lady who coordinates everything when you call, they were super responsive and did a fantastic job."
"Wonderful shop, recommend most highly! The price was great; I asked for a quote for air conditioning and got a quote for a heat pump (ac + heat) that was less than I was told to expect for AC! Everyone I've told is astonished at the price."
Gig Harbor heat pump & HVAC questions
Is my Gig Harbor home on Peninsula Light or PSE?
It depends on your address. Check your electric bill, or just tell us your address and we'll confirm which rebates apply.
Can you replace an old heat pump on a sloped or wooded lot?
Yes. We plan the pad, drainage, clearances and line-set route before you approve anything, so the new unit sits level and stays out of the weather.
Do you go out to Fox Island and the Key Peninsula?
Yes. Tell us your address when you book and we'll schedule your free estimate.