Heat Pump Installers — National Directory (68 verified pros across 4 states)
What they do
Air- and ground-source heat pump installation (HVAC specialty).
When to call
- Air-source heat pump replacement for an aging furnace or AC.
- Cold-climate (Energy Star CCHP, HSPF2 ≥ 8.1) spec for northern winters.
- Ground-source / geothermal new install or loop service.
- Ductless mini-split for additions, garages, or zoning.
- Current utility-rebate review (the federal §25C credit ended after December 31, 2025).
Typical cost range (national)
Cost-guide coverage for heat pump installers is still being aggregated; check the per-state pages for local pricing once your state launches.
License expectations
This trade is rarely state-licensed; rely on insurance, manufacturer authorization, and written warranty as the trust signals.
Top states by pro count
- 1.Ohio62
- 2.California4
- 3.Oregon1
- 4.Washington1
Emergency / 24-hour availability
2 heat pump installers across the ProFix national directory publish 24-hour emergency availability. Filter by state to find emergency pros near you.
Browse heat pump installers by state
Every state below has a live ProFix hub. Open it to drill into metros and cities, see license-linked pros, and — where the board check is wired — confirm active license status. Counts are verified heat pump installers from the national gold-tier roster.
Want every state? See the national coverage matrix for per-state pro counts and data depth, pick any state on the find-a-pro-near-you page, or describe your job to get matched from any state.
Ohio worked example: Heat Pump Installers in Ohio
Ohio is our launch state, so it's the one place where we can show the full depth — a ranked Ohio pro list, a public-permit leaderboard, state-licensing detail, and real Ohio cost guides. Treat everything in this section as an Ohio example of how ProFix verifies a trade, not as a national claim. We're building this same depth out state by state.
Hiring checks for Ohio heat pump installers
- Heat pump install in Ohio requires an OCILB HVAC contractor (overlaps with the HVAC trade) plus EPA Section 608 for refrigerant work.
- The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (section 25C) ended under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Pub. L. 119-21) for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, so it can no longer be claimed for 2026 and later heat-pump installs — check current Ohio utility and state energy programs instead.
- Energy Star Cold Climate spec (HSPF2 ≥ 8.1) is the right call for Ohio winters; these systems operate efficiently down to -10°F.
- Manual J load calculation belongs on every quote; oversized heat pumps short-cycle, fail to dehumidify in summer, and consume more electricity than properly sized systems.
Top 10 verified heat pump installer contractors in Ohio
Our Ohio launch-state pros, sorted by ProFix Trust Score, which weighs verification tier, license evidence, permit-pull signals, and recency. Trust Score is not paid placement — read the methodology before hiring. For another state, use “Browse heat pump installers by state” above.
- 1. Bayside Comfort, Inc.Marblehead, OH65
- 2. Buchman Heating, Inc.Tiffin, OH65
- 3. Burton Sheet Metal Inc.Burton, OH65
- 4. Choice Comfort Services, Inc.Vandalia, OH65
- 5. Anytime Heating & CoolingBaltimore, OH60
- 6. Ultra Heating & Cooling, Inc.Whitehouse, OH60
- 7. Cullins One Hour Heating & Air ConditioningLewis Center, OH30
- 8. Emergency Plumbing Heating & AirDelaware, OH30
- 9. JTA HVAC Inc.Geneva, OH30
- 10. Tempure Mechanical, Inc.Sylvania, OH30
Permit-pull leaderboard
ProFix ranks Ohio heat pump installers by the number of public building permits pulled in the last 365 days. This is a proof-of-work trust signal that no other directory exposes. Sourced from Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton County permit data — real public-record permits only, with coverage of additional counties in progress.
Buyer's guide
The ProFix Editorial Team published a long-form Ohio buyer's guide for this trade. It covers the full hiring process — license check, written scope, permit responsibility, payment schedule, change-order rules, warranty terms, and red flags.
How to choose a heat pump installer in OhioDucted air-source heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, geothermal, Cold Climate Energy Star spec (HSPF2 ≥ 8.1), OCILB HVAC licensing, EPA Section 608, why the federal §25C credit no longer applies (it ended after December 31, 2025), Manual J load calc, and pricing.1,789 words · Published 2026-05-26What's licensed in Ohio for this trade
Ohio heat pump installs require an OCILB HVAC contractor (overlaps with the HVAC trade) plus EPA Section 608 for any refrigerant work. NATE Heat Pump certification is the industry signal for cold-climate spec work. Energy Star Cold Climate Heat Pump spec (HSPF2 ≥ 8.1) is the right call for Ohio winters. Note: the federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (section 25C) ended under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Pub. L. 119-21) for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, so it can no longer be claimed for 2026 and later installs — check current Ohio utility and state energy programs instead.
Pricing in Ohio
Aggregated from ProFix Ohio cost guides for this trade. Range covers the lowest typical job start ($2,000) through the highest typical premium job ($45,000). Always confirm scope-by-scope before signing.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| How much does a ducted air-source heat pump cost in Toledo? | $8,000 | $13,000 | $18,000 |
| How much does a single-zone ductless mini-split cost in Toledo? | $3,000 | $4,500 | $6,000 |
| How much does a multi-zone ductless mini-split cost in Toledo? | $10,000 | $14,000 | $20,000 |
| How much does a geothermal heat pump cost in Toledo? | $25,000 | $35,000 | $45,000 |
| How much is the Cold Climate Energy Star heat pump premium in Toledo? | $2,000 | $3,500 | $5,000 |
AI-agent endpoints
ProFix exposes machine-readable endpoints for AI agents, journalists, and partner integrations. These three feeds are scoped to this trade and are CC-BY-4.0 with 1-hour cache.
- /api/embed/heat-pump-installer-toledo.jsonTop 5 verified heat pump installers for toledo. Swap the metro slug for any other Ohio metro.
- /api/permit-leaderboard.json?trade=heat-pump-installerPermit-pull leaderboard scoped to heat pump installers, last 365 days, across all four ProFix permit-data counties.
- /api/jsonld/faq-trade-heat-pump-installerSchema.org FAQPage graph for this trade — same questions as below, ready for grounding in an AI search index.
- /api/mcpStreamable-HTTP MCP server — 46 tools including find_pros, get_pro, list_taxonomy, and triage_symptom. Use from Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT desktop, Perplexity, or a custom agent.
Frequently asked: Ohio heat pump installers
Are heat pump installers licensed in Ohio?
Yes. Heat pump install requires an OCILB HVAC contractor (overlaps with the HVAC trade) plus EPA Section 608 for any refrigerant work. NATE Heat Pump certification is the industry signal for cold-climate spec work.
Can I still claim a federal tax credit for a heat pump?
No. The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (section 25C) ended under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Pub. L. 119-21) for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, so it can no longer be claimed for 2026 and later heat-pump installs. Check current Ohio utility and state energy programs instead. For Ohio, the equipment should still meet the Cold Climate Energy Star spec (HSPF2 ≥ 8.1).
Heat pump vs gas furnace in Ohio winters?
Modern Cold Climate Energy Star heat pumps (HSPF2 ≥ 8.1) operate efficiently down to -10°F, which covers almost all Ohio winters. Below that, the auxiliary electric or gas heat strip kicks in. Heat pumps double as your AC. The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (section 25C) that used to offset them ended under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Pub. L. 119-21) for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, so check current Ohio utility and state energy programs instead.
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Primary metro
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/metro/toledoTrust Score explainer
Long-form, homeowner-friendly walkthrough of the 0-100 ProFix Trust Score.
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