Homes in Redmond
Redmond's neighborhoods split roughly in two. Education Hill, Grass Lawn and Idylwood have plenty of 1960s–'80s ramblers and split-levels, many with original-era ductwork and older gas or electric furnaces. Bear Creek, Union Hill and the newer parts of Overlake are dominated by tightly built homes and townhomes from the last 25 years.
Newer, tighter construction holds heat exceptionally well: great in January, uncomfortable in an August heat wave. Those homes also need deliberate ventilation, because a tight house without fresh air gets stuffy and humid no matter how good the heating and cooling is.
What we usually recommend in Redmond
- Variable-speed heat pumps for newer, tight homes where steady low-speed operation keeps humidity in check.
- Ventilation upgrades for modern envelopes that need fresh air as much as capacity.
- Ducted or ductless heat pumps for Education Hill ramblers moving off old gas or electric furnaces.
Utilities & rebates in Redmond
- Electricity
- Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
- Natural gas
- Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
Redmond homes are PSE customers for electricity and gas, so PSE's hybrid, electric-conversion and income-qualified heat pump programs may all apply depending on how your home is heated today.
The rebate calculator gives you a quick estimate, and we confirm eligibility and file the paperwork for you.
Tight homes, summer heat
Tightly built Redmond homes hold summer heat the same way they hold winter warmth. A well-designed heat pump system with proper ventilation solves both ends of that problem in one project, cooling the house in summer and heating it efficiently in winter while keeping indoor air fresh.
Permits in Redmond
Redmond requires mechanical permits for HVAC replacements and electrical permits for new circuits. We pull them and coordinate inspections, and on newer homes we check whether existing ventilation equipment should be integrated with the new system.
Recent installs in Redmond
Real photos from finished jobs in Redmond.
What customers say
From our Google reviews · 4.8★ across 200+ reviews
"We decided to take the leap and get some heat pumps installed by Seattle Heating & Cooling and do not regret the decision one bit. They are keeping our home super comfortable in every kind of weather -- hot, or humid, or chilly -- and reducing our energy costs. The team at Seattle Heating & Cooling was also great to work with, from their owner who did our estimate to the installers and the lady who coordinates everything when you call, they were super responsive and did a fantastic job."
"Wonderful shop, recommend most highly! The price was great; I asked for a quote for air conditioning and got a quote for a heat pump (ac + heat) that was less than I was told to expect for AC! Everyone I've told is astonished at the price."
Redmond heat pump & HVAC questions
My newer Redmond home gets stuffy. Is that an HVAC problem?
Often it's a ventilation problem. Tight homes need a planned fresh-air supply. We evaluate ventilation along with heating and cooling and can integrate it into a new system.
Can a heat pump replace both my furnace and AC?
Yes. A heat pump heats and cools in one system. If you'd like gas backup, a hybrid setup keeps your furnace for the coldest days.
What rebates can Redmond homeowners get?
Redmond is PSE electric and gas territory, so the PSE hybrid, electric-conversion or income-qualified rebates may apply. Our calculator shows which one fits.