Heat Pump Installation Cost in Amarillo, Texas
Expect to pay $5,300 to $13,000 for heat pump installation in Amarillo, TX. Most homeowners end up near $9,500, depending on the equipment tier and how much of the old setup can be reused.
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Amarillo Weather and HVAC Load
NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals put Amarillo at 4,283 heating degree days and 1,347 cooling degree days per year. Heating is the bigger job here, and furnaces and heat pumps in Amarillo put in far more hours than the air conditioner. A normal year brings 117 nights at or below freezing and 82 days over 90°F. Snowfall averages about 17 inches. For a 2,000 sq ft house, this climate points to a heating load somewhere near 55,000 BTU/h. Treat that as a starting number. A Manual J calculation will move it up or down based on insulation and windows.
| Heating degree days / year | 4,283 |
|---|---|
| Cooling degree days / year | 1,347 |
| Nights at or below 32°F | 117 |
| Days above 90°F | 82 |
| Average low / high | 42.4°F / 71.3°F |
Amarillo Housing Stock
Half the homes in Amarillo were built before 1972 (Census ACS median), so the typical house is about 54 years old. A lot of these homes are on their second or third system by now. The ductwork is usually original, and leaky joints are common. Amarillo has roughly 47,000 owner-occupied homes, or 59.6% of households. Homes here have a median value of $186,800 and households a median income of $62,469. Those two numbers drive the labor adjustment in our estimate.
Randall County had 34 hail days and 33 days with damaging thunderstorm winds from 2020 through 2025, according to NOAA storm records. The largest hail reported was 2.75 inches across. Hail flattens the thin aluminum fins on condenser coils and cuts airflow. After a big storm, take a look at the outdoor unit; homeowners insurance often covers the damage. Randall County also had 3 tornado days in that period.
When It Makes Sense
- The house heats with electric baseboard, oil or propane
- Energy bills are higher than you want them to be
- There's no natural gas service on your street
What Moves the Price
- A ducted system or a ductless mini-split
- Electrical panel capacity and wiring
- Size in tons, and whether the unit is cold-climate rated
- Backup heat, either electric strips or a gas furnace (dual-fuel)
- Variable-speed (inverter) or single-stage compressor
We lowered the national figures about 4% for Amarillo using local income, home values and the equipment size this climate needs. Real bids can still come in outside the range, so collect three written quotes.
What the Quote Should Cover
- A load calculation and equipment selection
- The outdoor heat pump and an indoor air handler or coil
- Line set, drain and electrical hookups
- Commissioning and warranty registration
- Thermostat setup and backup heat settings
Texas Permits, Efficiency Rules and Rebates
Texas is in the DOE's Southeast region, where new split central air conditioners need at least 14.3 SEER2 (13.8 SEER2 for systems of 45,000 BTU/h and up). Equipment replacements in Amarillo generally need a mechanical permit, and a reputable contractor will pull it for you. Ask for their Texas license or registration number and a certificate of insurance with the quote. The federal 25C tax credit ended for equipment installed after December 31, 2025, so incentives now come mostly from utilities and state programs. Check your electric and gas utility's rebate page before you pick equipment.
Before You Hire
- Where winters get cold, ask for a model on the NEEP cold-climate list.
- A dual-fuel setup keeps your gas furnace as backup for the coldest nights.
- Ask your electric utility and state energy office what heat pump rebates are open right now.
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Heat Pump Installation Questions from Amarillo Homeowners
How much is heat pump installation in Amarillo?
Plan on $5,300 to $13,000, with most jobs near $9,500. Equipment efficiency, house size and the condition of the ducts and wiring decide where your quote falls.
When is the best time to schedule heat pump installation in Amarillo?
Between late spring and early fall. Amarillo averages 117 freezing nights a year, and heating calls spike from November through February.
How long does a heat pump last?
Usually 12 to 15 years. A heat pump runs year-round, so it needs maintenance twice a year rather than once.
Do heat pumps work in cold weather?
Yes. Cold-climate heat pumps keep making heat well below 0°F. They lose efficiency as it gets colder, so many homes in cold regions keep backup heat.
Heat Pump Installation Near Amarillo
- Grand Prairie $6,100 to $15,000
- Brownsville $5,600 to $13,800
- McKinney $7,300 to $18,000
- Denton $6,200 to $15,200
- Frisco $8,400 to $20,700
- Killeen $5,500 to $13,500
- Garland $5,900 to $14,600
- Mesquite $5,900 to $14,400
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates 2019-2023 and 2024 population estimates; NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Amarillo; NOAA Storm Events Database 2020-2025, Randall County. Prices are our estimates, not contractor quotes. Updated 2026.