East Wenatchee, Rock Island & Orondo · Douglas County
Replacing a worn-out air conditioner, or adding cooling for the first time? There are three good ways to do it in an East Wenatchee home, and they're priced very differently. We'll walk you through all three at a free in-home estimate, then put the numbers in writing.
Leaning toward a heat pump? See your instant heat pump price →
For repair, tune-ups and every cooling option we offer, see our main air conditioning page.
Start here
Which one fits depends on what heats your house now, whether you have ductwork, and how many rooms need cooling.
The outdoor AC unit pairs with the furnace you already have, gas or electric, and shares its blower and ducts. It's the most direct swap when an old AC fails and the furnace still has years left.
Priced at a free in-home estimate
It cools exactly like an AC, then runs in reverse to heat through most of the winter. Paired with a gas furnace it becomes a dual fuel system. With an air handler it can replace an electric furnace.
$15,331–$26,702 ducted, installed
Heat pumps in East Wenatchee →For homes without ducts, an addition, or a bonus room upstairs that never cools down. Each indoor head runs on its own, and the system heats in winter too.
From $7,000 for one zone
How ductless works →2026 installed prices
Ranges cover different sizes and equipment tiers. Your written quote comes after we've seen the house.
| System | Installed price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Central AC, paired with your existing furnace | Free estimate | Depends on size, the furnace's blower and the condition of your ducts and wiring |
| Ducted heat pump with air handler | $15,331–$26,702 | Cools and heats; replaces an electric furnace |
| Dual fuel: heat pump with gas furnace | $15,706–$26,748 | The furnace takes over on the coldest nights |
| Ductless, single zone | $7,000–$8,700 | One indoor head for one room or open area |
| Ductless, multi-zone | $11,000–$21,500 | Several heads on one outdoor unit |
East Wenatchee, Rock Island and Orondo homes get their power from Douglas PUD, which isn't offering rebates right now, so the prices above are what you'd plan around. Financing is available through Salal Credit Union, with rates from 4.99% for up to 144 months on approved credit. Financing details →
Your quote
The big decision
| Question | Central AC | Heat pump |
|---|---|---|
| July and August | Cools and pulls humidity out | Cools and pulls humidity out the same way |
| December | Sits idle; the furnace does all the heating | Heats most days; a furnace or backup heat covers the coldest stretches |
| Natural gas home | Keeps your gas furnace as the only heat | Becomes dual fuel, with the gas furnace as backup |
| Electric furnace home | Leaves electric resistance heat in place | Takes over most of the heating from the electric furnace |
| Douglas PUD rebate | None at this time | None at this time |
Natural gas in East Wenatchee is supplied by Cascade Natural Gas.
How it works
Have an older AC that still runs on R-22? We no longer use R-22, and it is no longer produced, so a leak on one of those systems is usually the moment to replace it. Every system we install uses a current refrigerant.
Recent local work
In August 2026 our crew took out the old air conditioner at this East Wenatchee home and put a new Carrier unit in its place.
From Google reviews
GOOGLE REVIEW · ★★★★★
“...Nathan at Alpine developed proposals for several different replacements and talked to me at length about the options. Having chosen one, a week later the crew arrived to install it. ... Each one took the time to clearly explain the function of the system...”
GOOGLE REVIEW · ★★★★★
“Very happy with the new install of mini split ductless A/C units. They're so quiet and keep the house really cool...”
GOOGLE REVIEW · ★★★★★
“...We contacted Alpine Aire, and they immediately came to inspect the situation and gave us different options for our home, as well as financing options. Now we can really see the difference...” (Translated from Spanish by Google)
4.8-star average across 588 Google reviews as of Oct. 20, 2026
East Wenatchee AC installation questions
Free in-home estimate
Tell us what heats the house now and which rooms get too hot. We'll call to set up the estimate visit.
Office hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
