Homes in Olympia
Olympia's older neighborhoods near downtown, South Capitol and the Eastside and Westside have early-1900s and mid-century homes, many with original gas furnaces, tired ductwork or electric baseboard in additions.
Toward Lacey, Tumwater and Cooper Point, the housing shifts to 1980s through 2000s two-stories and newer subdivisions, where the usual project is replacing an aging furnace and adding cooling.
What we usually recommend in Olympia
- Hybrid (dual-fuel) systems for gas homes keeping a furnace as backup on the coldest nights.
- Ducted heat pumps for homes with sound ducts ready to drop gas or electric furnace heat.
- Ductless mini-splits for additions, upstairs rooms and baseboard-heated spaces.
Utilities & rebates in Olympia
- Electricity
- Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
- Natural gas
- Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
Olympia homes buy electricity and natural gas from PSE, so every PSE heat pump pathway can apply: $1,500 for replacing electric heat, $2,400 for income-qualified households, and $4,000 for income-qualified gas customers switching to a heat pump.
We show the rebate in your quote and handle the paperwork after install.
Cooler nights, warmer summers
Olympia sits farther inland than Seattle, with colder winter nights and warmer summer afternoons. We size heat pump and dual-fuel systems with a real load calculation so they keep up on both ends.
Permits in Olympia
Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater each run their own permit desks. We pull mechanical and electrical permits and coordinate inspections.
What customers say
From our Google reviews · 4.8★ across 200+ reviews
"Excellent service. Purchased with Seattle HVAC new heat pump installation cause previous died after 15 years of usage. Quick process from estimate to get scheduled. They sent me a text to let me know ETA of technician. Crew arrived on time as expected, very knowledgeable, easy to work with. Highly recommend!"
"Very appreciate hard work of Seattle Heating and Cooling. They installed furnace and heat pump for our house plus provided a free duct cleaning service. Viktor and Daniel cleaned after themselves and were very friendly to us. Also appreciate the communication from the stuff in advance of appointment times. Great experience."
Olympia heat pump & HVAC questions
What rebates apply in Olympia?
Olympia is PSE electric and gas territory. Depending on your current system, PSE's electric-conversion, income-qualified or gas-to-heat-pump rebates may apply. We confirm current amounts at your estimate.
Do you serve Lacey and Tumwater too?
Yes. Tell us your address when you book and we'll schedule your free estimate.
Is a heat pump enough for Olympia's colder nights?
A properly sized cold-climate heat pump is, and a dual-fuel system keeps a gas furnace as backup if you prefer.