Entiat · Chelan County · Chelan PUD
Entiat sits where the Entiat River meets the Columbia, up US-97A between Wenatchee and Chelan. Winters bring real cold to the valley floor and summer afternoons get hot. A heat pump covers both, and for Chelan PUD customers moving off electric heat, the utility may pay part of the cost.
Repair visits to Entiat carry the same $119 dispatch fee as Wenatchee. See all visit fees ↓
Want the bigger picture first? Start with how heat pumps work for homes across our service area.
What to know first
The answer starts with what heats the house today. We install Carrier, Lennox, Bosch, Mitsubishi and other leading brands, and Alpine Aire is a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer.
A ducted heat pump with a new air handler reuses the ductwork already in the house. It's also the switch Chelan PUD pays the most toward.
Best when the ducts are sound.
A ductless mini-split puts quiet indoor heads in the rooms you use most, all tied to one outdoor unit outside.
Best for older houses, additions and shops. Ductless options →
Dual fuel adds a heat pump to the furnace you already own. The heat pump cools in summer and heats through spring and fall, and the furnace takes over in deep cold.
Best when the furnace still has good years left.
Chelan PUD incentives for Entiat
When Chelan PUD is the name on your electric bill, its residential heat pump program can apply. The program rewards first-time moves away from electric resistance heat.
Potential utility incentive
$3,300
A first-time conversion. Chelan PUD signs off before any equipment is ordered, and Alpine Aire submits that pre-approval for you.
Applies to applications from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Income-qualified households may see more once Chelan PUD's enhanced program opens, which the utility lists for fall 2026. Read about the income-qualified tier →
Rebates are provided and approved only by Chelan PUD. Amounts and eligibility are subject to change. Ask us about standard heat pump rebates.
Entiat weather
Cold air settles along the valley floor in winter, and summer sun bakes the hillsides above town. A heat pump chosen for the cold side handles January and still has plenty of cooling left for August.
Our Wenatchee shop is a short run down US-97A, which is why Entiat shares our lowest dispatch fee. Ardenvoir, farther up the Entiat River, falls in our $189 zone.
Heating comes first. We work out the heating load, then pick cold-climate equipment with electric heat strips, or a furnace in dual fuel, for the hardest nights.
Room to breathe. The outdoor unit sits up off the ground, with clear space around it for airflow, drifting snow and roof runoff.
Windows shut on smoky days. Central or ductless cooling lets you keep the house closed when summer smoke drifts down the valley.
Cost and what's included
Installed prices before any incentive. The third column shows which Chelan PUD amount could apply, if the house qualifies.
| System | Installed price | Possible Chelan PUD amount | Good fit for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducted heat pump + air handler | $15,331–$26,702 | $3,300 if it replaces an electric forced-air furnace, bringing it to $12,031–$23,402 | Ducted homes on electric heat |
| Dual fuel (heat pump + gas furnace) | $15,706–$26,748 | Usually none | Homes keeping a gas furnace |
| Single-zone ductless | $7,000–$8,700 | $1,600 site-built, $2,000 manufactured, on a first-time conversion | One main room or a shop |
| Multi-zone ductless | $11,000–$21,500 | Same ductless amounts | Several rooms without ducts |
Lower numbers are smaller, simpler systems; higher numbers are larger, more efficient ones. Ducted and dual fuel ranges match our online store, and ductless ranges come from our own finished installs. For your house, try the instant price tool or see what affects a heat pump replacement price.
How the install or service works
After-hours rates apply after 5 pm, on weekends and on holidays. Dispatch and diagnostic fees are not credited toward the repair, and estimates for new systems are free.
Recent local work and reviews
GOOGLE REVIEW · ★★★★★
“...After the initial installation, there was one room that wasn’t getting adequate air flow. Nathan sent technicians to the house and had it fixed quickly!”
GOOGLE REVIEW · ★★★★★
“...From our initial phone call thru the quote process, scheduling, install, and payment all of the staff were professional and efficient.”
GOOGLE REVIEW · ★★★★★
“...He explained to me the different sounds I was hearing since the weather got cold and how the system works a little differently in the winter! He really put my mind at ease!”
In September 2025 our crew took out the old heat pump at this Entiat home and set a new Carrier unit in its place, on a stand beside the house.
4.8-star average across 588 Google reviews as of Oct. 20, 2026
Entiat questions
Next step
Share what heats the house now and roughly how big it is. Our office will call to book a free estimate, or you can see a price online right away.
