Cardinal Heating & Air
Heat pump installer based in Kirkland.
- License active
- Insurance and bond on file
182 jobs on Seattle permits, 2022 to 2026: 168 heat pump installations, 12 panel upgrades, 2 EV charger installations. 33rd most heat pump permits of 197 contractors in Seattle.
What the public records show
From the state's license records and the city's permits, one question at a time.
| Question | Records show | Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed? | License CARDIHA751L7, active in the state's records on Oct 3, 2026Electrical contractor, residential specialtyThe same business also holds license CARDIHA796RD (Plumbing contractor, journey level specialty), active in the state's records.The same business also holds license CARDIHA760JC (Construction contractor), active in the state's records. | Checks out |
| Insurance and bond? | Bond $4,000 on file with the state, with no end date (it stays in force until the bond company cancels it)Liability insurance $1,000,000 on file with the state, until Dec 5, 2026, under its other license CARDIHA796RD. | On file |
| Jobs on record | 182 jobs on Seattle permits, 2022 to 2026: 168 heat pump installations, 12 panel upgrades, 2 EV charger installationsThey are based in Kirkland. Work outside Seattle is not in these records.33rd most heat pump permits of 197 licensed contractors in Seattle. That counts jobs, not quality.Our Seattle permit records cover October 2021 to October 2026.Of their 168 heat pump permits, 33 mention ductless or mini-split units, 35 mention a furnace, 2 mention ducts or a ducted system. |
Records: the state Department of Labor and Industries and City of Seattle permits.
Cost and timing
All heat pump jobs in Seattle: $6,000 to $15,000
Half of 25,747 city permits list an amount in this range. Permit amounts are often lower than what you pay.
- Ductless mini-splits in Seattle: $6,000 to $15,000 (10,687 permits)
- Ducted heat pumps in Seattle: $9,000 to $22,000 (591 permits)
How to read this range
Contractors write a job value on the permit form, and the city uses it to set the permit fee. It is not the contract price, and it is often lower than what you pay. A quarter of the permits list less than this range, and a quarter list more. Use it to see if a quote is in the normal range.
Rebates
Seattle's Clean Heat Program: $2,000 off for most homes that switch from oil heat to a Mitsubishi Electric heat pump. Households earning 81% to 150% of the area median income get $4,000 more, $6,000 in all. The install must be finished by May 30, 2027, by one of the program's participating contractors.
As the city's page read in October 2026. Check it for changes.
Permit value (not a price)
Their typical permit lists $15,000 (half list more, half less)
That is the figure written on the permit form, which can be far from what you pay. Over their last 12 months (45 permits) it was $10,388. What heat pump jobs cost in Seattle.
Get 2 or 3 written quotes.
Permit timeline
Across Seattle, a heat pump permit stays open about 87 days, from permit to final inspection
This is not how long the crew works at your home: most of it is waiting for the inspection. Ask them how many days the work takes. The permit itself is usually issued the same day. How long heat pump jobs take.
Track record
45 jobs in the last 12 months, down from 57 the year before
Where they work most
- 9811229 jobs
- 9810522 jobs
- 9811522 jobs
- 9810317 jobs
- 9814414 jobs
Jobs by kind of work
Latest jobs
Permit values are what the contractor wrote on the permit form, not what the owner paid.
| Date | Work | ZIP | On the permit form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Heat pumpInstalling (1) heat pump | 98105 | $9,500 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Heat pumpInstalling (1) heat pump | 98115 | $3,500 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Heat pumpInstalling heat pump and air handler | 98103 | $7,500 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Heat pumpInstalling heat pump, adding coil to existing furnace | 98115 | $10,000 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Heat pumpInstallation of Midea heat pump and air handler | 98103 | $15,000 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Heat pumpInstall Mitsubishi 1-to-1 mini-split heat pump/ahu | 98115 | $6,000 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Heat pumpHVAC system update- replace existing system with Mitsubishi heat pump/air handler | 98115 | $15,000 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Heat pumpLike-for-Like replacement of existing heat pump and furnace | 98117 | $15,000 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Heat pumpInstalling Mitsubishi mini-split heat pump system | 98144 | $15,000 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Heat pumpLike-for-like replacement of (1) heat pump & (1) furnace | 98105 | $15,000 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Heat pumpInstall (1) Heat Pump Associated Permits: 6968544-EL,6967000-RF | Not listed | $6,000 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Heat pumpInstallation of (1) heat pump & (1) air handler | 98112 | $10,000 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Heat pumpInstalling 1-3/4 Ton mini split system | 98105 | $16,000 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Heat pumpReplacing like for like heat pump | 98112 | $17,000 |
| May 27, 2026 | Heat pumpInstalling 2-ton two zone mini split system | 98112 | $18,000 |
| May 14, 2026 | Heat pumpHEAT PUMP CONDENSER CHANGEOUT | 98105 | $5,794 |
| May 14, 2026 | Heat pumpReplace existing furnace and add (1) heat pump and (1) Coil | 98199 | $20,000 |
| May 6, 2026 | Heat pump80% AFUE Two-Stage Variable Speed Furnace GZV6SA36 Side Discharge Heat Pump Matching Coil | 98125 | $15,000 |
| May 5, 2026 | Heat pumpInstall a new Trane Resolute 3 ton ducted heat pump system | 98199 | $10,000 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Heat pumpProvide and install a new Midea EVOX G3 extreme heat 4 ton side discharge heat pump/air handler… | Not listed | $10,000 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Heat pumpInstall Mitsubishi Ductless 1-to-1 Heat Pump System, Vent (1) Exhaust fan and (1) Dryer | 98103 | $7,000 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Heat pumpRemove the existing outdoor and indoor unit | 98122 | $8,000 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Heat pump5 ton mini split ductless changeout in the backyard with 1 indoor zone | 98105 | $7,500 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Heat pumpMitsubishi (3) Heat Pumps, (3) Air Handler, (1) Heat Pump Water Heater, (1) HRV. Associated… | 98125 | $45,000 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Heat pumpInstall Mini split system Mitsubishi R454B - HP ODU 15K BTU | 98112 | $8,000 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Heat pump2 ton mini split ductless install | 98102 | $7,000 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Heat pump(1) 100k btus furnace changeout (1) 60k btus furnace changeout , including (2) indoor coils (1) 3… | 98119 | $9,000 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Heat pumpTwo - 2 to 1 Mitsubishi Systems : Install two 2 to 1 Mitsubishi systems | 98199 | $15,000 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Heat pumpReplacing existing furnace with Mitsubishi heat pump/air handler | 98115 | $15,000 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Heat pump | 98115 | $17,268 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Heat pumpInstall a 3-ton mini split ductless changeout heat pump system with (1) indoor zone at condominium… | 98101 | $9,236 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Heat pump | 98108 | $13,958 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Heat pump110k btus furnace changeout and a 5 ton heat pump package unit changeout | 98116 | $12,093 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Heat pump2.5 TON HEAT PUMP PACKAGE UNIT CHANGEOUT STFI (Subject to Field Inspection) | 98104 | $9,086 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Heat pump3 ton mini split ductless changeout | 98122 | $10,756 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Heat pump80k btus furnace changeout and a 4 ton heat pump package unit changeout | 98115 | $9,881 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Heat pump2 ton heat pump package unit changeout | 98103 | $8,000 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Heat pump | 98112 | $15,228 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Heat pump5 ton heat pump package unit changeout including an indoor coil | 98112 | $14,485 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Heat pump5 ton heat pump package unit changeout in the backyard | 98122 | $11,842 |
What to ask before you hire
About Cardinal Heating & Air
- Ask whether they are on the city's participating list, which rebates apply to your job, and who files the paperwork.
- Ask what the warranty covers and for how long, in writing.
- Search their name on the Better Business Bureau site, and read their reviews.
Worth asking any heat pump installer
- Can you show me proof of liability insurance and your bond?
- What size unit, and did you measure the house to choose it?
- Do my ducts or my electrical panel need work first?
- Who pulls the permit, and what rebates apply?
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