Heat Pump Installers in Washington, DC

Heat pump installers in Washington, DC work for houses, condos, rentals and commercial buildings, and much of the local heat pump work runs through ductless mini-splits and small high-performance systems. Boilers, radiators and oil heat are still part of the trade here, which shapes what an install looks like. This page lists 48 heating and cooling companies working in the District.

Some of the oldest firms in the trade are based here. Fry Plumbing, Heating And Air Conditioning Corp. has operated in DC since 1948 and serves the District and nearby Maryland and Virginia inside the Beltway. Magnolia Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, with more than 70 years behind it and a 4.4 rating from 1519 reviews, installs boilers, furnaces, heat pumps, ductless systems and radiant systems.

Black-owned and family-owned shops make up a large part of the local trade. Su' Coy Heating, AC & Duct Cleaning, rated 4.9 from 236 reviews, serves DC, Prince George's County and Montgomery County and offers heat pumps that heat and cool in one system, along with zoning. Air Master Heating and Cooling has served the area since 2010 and installs central air, heat pumps and ductless mini-splits. Hugee Corporation works from New York Avenue NE and installs heat pump systems and mini split heat pumps for homes and new construction.

One company stands out for design work. Nightingale Air focuses on high-performance ductless systems and whole-home HVAC design for homes in DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Arlington and McLean, and it designs before it installs. It is the certified DC market installer for Quilt heat pumps. Its rating is 5.0 from 5 reviews, so the review history is short.

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Best heat pump installers in Washington

Hugee Corporation

4.6(89 reviews on Google)

1818 New York Ave NE #208d, Washington

  • Installs heat pumps
  • Ductwork
  • Ductless mini-splits
(202) 636-1041

AL's Twin Air, LLC

3.7(28 reviews on Google)

1914 Benning Rd NE, Washington

  • Installs heat pumps
  • Ductless mini-splits
  • Furnaces and boilers
(202) 621-9078

Nightingale Air

5.0(5 reviews on Google)

1140 3rd St NE Fl 2, Ste 200, Washington

  • Installs heat pumps
  • Load calculation (Manual J)
  • Ductless mini-splits
(844) 711-9355

Riley Heat & Air

4.7(76 reviews on Google)

5141 12th St NW, Washington

  • Furnaces and boilers
  • Emergency service
  • Maintenance plans
(202) 386-6300

H.D. Johnson

3.9(45 reviews on Google)

1415 Elliot Pl NW Ste 200, Washington

  • Geothermal
  • Furnaces and boilers
  • Emergency service
(202) 244-6555

Plumb Right Plumbing

4.3(23 reviews on Google)

1121 Florida Ave NW, Washington

  • Emergency service
  • Maintenance plans
  • States license and insurance
(202) 234-4400

Riley Heat and Air

3.4(16 reviews on Google)

906 I St NW, Washington

  • Furnaces and boilers
  • Emergency service
  • NATE-certified technicians
(202) 888-0737

Several companies on this page are duct cleaners or plumbers rather than heat pump installers, including Lowe's Air Duct Cleaning and Air Duct Cleaning dc. They are useful for duct work around an install, but they do not put in heating equipment. Polar Bear Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. and United HVAC - AC & Furnace Repair both install heat pumps and ductless mini-splits and handle ductwork, which matters in older homes with undersized ducts.

Al's Twin Air, LLC has served the Washington area for over 40 years and works on split systems, heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, boilers, oil heat, radiators and water source heat pumps, which matters in apartment buildings and older homes with mixed equipment. Ellington Mechanical Services, Inc. focuses on institutional, multi-family, commercial and new construction work, and installs geothermal along with heat pumps.

Spartan Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, woman owned and managed, puts plumbing first and heating and cooling alongside it. Several smaller companies with similar names and short review histories also work in the District; for those, ask for a DC license number and a written contract before any work starts.

In the District, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics need a license specific to their trade, and most home improvement work needs a District permit. Ask who pulls the permit before you sign. Nearby pages for Brentwood, Hyattsville, District Heights, Bethesda and Arlington list companies just across the line in Maryland and Virginia.

Common questions about heat pump installers in Washington

Who installs ductless heat pumps in DC rowhouses?

Nightingale Air designs and installs high-performance ductless systems. Polar Bear Air Conditioning & Heating Inc., Hugee Corporation and Air Master Heating and Cooling also install ductless mini-splits along with heat pumps.

Which DC heating companies have been in business the longest?

Fry Plumbing, Heating And Air Conditioning Corp. has operated in DC since 1948. Magnolia Plumbing, Heating & Cooling has more than 70 years behind it, and Spartan Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning has served the Washington area for over half a century.

Does anyone in DC design the system before installing it?

Nightingale Air designs before it installs and sizes systems with a load calculation. It focuses on whole-home HVAC design, ventilation and indoor air quality, and works in DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Arlington and McLean.

Do I need a permit to replace heating in DC?

Most home improvement work in the District needs a District-issued permit, and refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics need a trade license. Ask the installer to pull the permit and show you their license before work starts.

Which nearby pages cover Maryland and Virginia just outside the District?

Brentwood, Hyattsville and District Heights cover nearby Prince George's County. Bethesda covers Montgomery County, and Arlington covers Northern Virginia across the river.

Heat Pump Installers near Washington

Before you hire

In Washington DC, the Office of the Attorney General advises that refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics need a trade license and that most home improvement work needs a District permit. This directory does not verify licenses. Ask for the license number and look it up before you sign, and ask for a Manual J load calculation before anyone sizes a heat pump.