Grant County seat · Grant PUD territory
Ephrata gets the dry heat of the Columbia Basin in summer and cold, windy weather in winter. One heat pump can carry both seasons. The rebate question works differently here: Grant PUD supplies the power, and its rules turn on what heats your house right now.
Replacing an older heat pump? Read Grant PUD's 2026 rule first ↓
For system types and how they work, see our main heat pump guide.
Grant PUD incentives for Ephrata
Grant PUD says its heat pump rebates now go to homes switching to a heat pump from a different heating system. Swapping an existing heat pump for a new one does not qualify. Grant PUD sets the amount and the paperwork, so we don't list a number on this page.
Potential utility incentive
Source: Grant PUD rebates. Grant PUD decides eligibility and pays any rebate, not Alpine Aire.
What to know first
The same system has to cool through a long dry summer and heat through cold, breezy nights, with dust in the air for a good part of the year.
Whole-house cooling, sized so the bedrooms cool down too, not only the room with the thermostat.
We size for the heating load first and add electric heat strips, or a furnace in dual fuel, for the hardest nights.
Dusty months load up filters and outdoor coils faster. We'll show you how often to check yours.
A level pad on the side of the house that takes the least wind, with open space all around for airflow.
Ephrata and Soap Lake are in our $279 dispatch zone, the outer ring of our service area. New system installs are planned the same way as anywhere else we work, and estimates for a new system are free.
Cost and what's included
Installed prices, with no Grant PUD rebate taken off. If your project turns out to be a qualifying conversion, Grant PUD handles that money separately.
| System | Installed price | Typical starting point |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted heat pump + air handler | $15,331–$26,702 | An electric furnace with usable ducts, or a worn-out heat pump ready to be replaced. |
| Dual fuel
heat pump + gas furnace |
$15,706–$26,748 | A gas-heated house that wants cooling and a furnace for deep cold. |
| Single-zone ductless
one indoor head |
$7,000–$8,700 | A main living area, a home office or a shop. |
| Multi-zone ductless
two or more indoor heads |
$11,000–$21,500 | A house heated room by room with baseboards or wall heaters. |
The bottom of each range is a smaller, simpler system and the top is a larger, higher-efficiency one. Ducted and dual fuel ranges match our online store; ductless ranges come from our completed installs. Get a figure for your house with the instant price tool.
We install Carrier, Lennox, Bosch, Mitsubishi and other leading brands. Alpine Aire is a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer.
An outdoor heat pump and an indoor air handler, sending air through your existing ducts.
For homes with sound ductwork.
Wall-mounted indoor heads, each heating and cooling its own space, fed by one outdoor unit.
For homes without ducts. Ductless systems →
A heat pump for most of the year, with a gas furnace that steps in when it gets really cold.
For homes already on gas heat.
How the install works
At the free estimate, our comfort advisor checks:
Service visits
After-hours emergency service reaches Ephrata; after-hours rates apply after 5 pm, on weekends and on holidays. Dispatch and diagnostic fees are not credited toward the repair, and you approve the repair price first.
We no longer use R-22. If yours runs on it, we'll show you repair and replacement costs next to each other. Keep in mind a heat-pump-for-heat-pump swap doesn't qualify for Grant PUD's conversion rebate.
Recent local work
4.8-star average across 588 Google reviews as of Oct. 20, 2026
In June 2026 our crew replaced the heat pump at this Ephrata home with a new Carrier unit, giving the house new equipment for heating and cooling.
GOOGLE REVIEW · ★★★★★
“Alpine Air recently serviced my heat pump and did a good job. Thanks Frankie”
GOOGLE REVIEW · ★★★★★
“...the crew that did the installation everyone was very friendly and professional and did a great job...”
GOOGLE REVIEW · ★★★★★
“...Scheduled a fall maintenance / check up appointment. Tech was on time, polite, and seemed to be knowledgeable. Thanks Alpine Aire”
Ephrata questions
Next step
Tell us what heats the house now and whether it already has a heat pump. Our office will call to schedule a free estimate, or you can price a system online now.
