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Heat Pump Cost in New Orleans, LA (2026)
A 3-ton heat pump, installed, before rebates
$7,450to$19,250
From a public baseline. How prices are made.
The low and the high are the spread of equipment and labor in the public baseline for a 3-ton heat pump in 2026.
Louisiana Rebates in 2026
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open through December 31, 2026, or while funds last.
Entergy New Orleans pays $200 on a ducted heat pump at SEER2 ≥ 15.2 and HSPF2 ≥ 7.1. After the rebate the typical price for a 3-ton heat pump is $13,150. The chart runs from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. Checked October 22, 2026. How to apply.
| Equipment | Minimum efficiency | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Air-source heat pump | SEER2 ≥ 15.2 and HSPF2 ≥ 7.1 | $200 per system |
| Air-source heat pump | SEER2 ≥ 16 and HSPF2 ≥ 7.7 | $225 per system |
| Air-source heat pump | SEER2 ≥ 17 and HSPF2 ≥ 7.8 | $250 per system |
| Ductless mini-split heat pump | SEER2 ≥ 17 and HSPF2 ≥ 7.7; replaces a heat pump. | $250 per system |
| Central air conditioner | SEER2 ≥ 15.2 with ECM | $150 per system |
| Central air conditioner | SEER2 ≥ 16 with ECM | $175 per system |
Every Program a New Orleans Homeowner Can Use
- Federal 25C credit gives no credit for a 2026 install. Ended.
- A/C Solutions pays up to $500 per system. Open now.
- Home appliance rebate application pays up to $100 per thermostat. Open now.
What It Costs
All 7 systems, low to high
| System | Low | Typical | High | Range drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump, ducted | ||||
| 2-ton heat pump 15 SEER | $6,500 | $11,750 | $17,000 | |
| 3-ton heat pump 15 SEER | $7,450 | $13,350 | $19,250 | |
| 4-ton heat pump 15 SEER | $8,400 | $14,950 | $21,500 | |
| 5-ton heat pump 15 SEER | $9,400 | $16,550 | $23,700 | |
| Other systems | ||||
| Central AC only, 3 ton 16 SEER | $4,150 | $6,900 | $9,700 | |
| Gas furnace only, 80,000 BTU 95% AFUE | $3,750 | $4,050 | $4,800 | |
| Mini-split, one zone, 12,000 BTU 20 SEER | $4,500 | $7,500 | $10,500 | |
Sources today: public baseline: NREL National Residential Efficiency Measures Database, 2024 release (read via hvacbase.org, 2026-10-19). Two more sources join as they arrive: Verified contractor ranges and homeowner-reported quotes. 2023 dollars, national. No metro factor is applied in this version. This city publishes no machine-readable permit feed, so no permit facts print. How prices are made.
Common Questions
How much does a 3-ton heat pump cost installed in New Orleans?
The installed range is $7,450 to $19,250, with a typical price of $13,350. This is the national public baseline in 2023 dollars. After the rebate the typical price for a 3-ton heat pump is $13,150.
What does the Entergy New Orleans heat pump rebate pay in 2026?
$200 per ducted heat pump at SEER2 ≥ 15.2 and HSPF2 ≥ 7.1, through A/C Solutions. A central AC at SEER2 ≥ 15.2 with ECM gets $150. Open through December 31, 2026, or while funds last.
Is the federal heat pump tax credit still available?
The IRS allows the credit for property placed in service before December 31, 2025. A heat pump installed in 2026 gets no federal credit. The utility rebate is the money on the table in 2026.
What do the other systems cost in New Orleans?
A gas furnace runs $3,750 to $4,800, typical $4,050. A 3-ton central air conditioner runs $4,150 to $9,700, typical $6,900. A one-zone mini-split runs $4,500 to $10,500, typical $7,500. Each range is installed, before rebates.
What size and efficiency does the heat pump range assume?
The range is for the table row "3-ton heat pump" at 15 SEER. The table on this page lists 7 systems from low to high, each with its own size and efficiency.
Contractors in New Orleans
A Verified contractor is one that published its terms here.
Range quarter 2026-Q4, updated October 22, 2026. Last change: First pages: furnace, AC and heat pump ranges from the public baseline, and the state programs read from each provider. Changelog. Source page: https://hvacvisit.com/louisiana/new-orleans/heat-pump-cost. Cite a range with a link to the page it is on. Do not republish a page, a table or a dataset in full.