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HVAC Installation in Burlingame, CA

Burlingame is one of the Peninsula's most charming residential cities — its core of 1920s–1950s homes along the Caltrain corridor, from Burlingame Park and Ray Park near Broadway Station to the Lyon-Hoag and Easton Addition neighborhoods along Floribunda Avenu…

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HVAC Installation Cost in Burlingame

Pricing review due November 1, 2026

This pricing guidance was reviewed in August 2026 and is due for review on November 1, 2026. On or after that date, treat these ranges as historical planning guidance until a fresh pricing review is completed.

Planning ranges reflect typical equipment and installation labor. Permit and inspection fees are quoted separately after the local requirements are confirmed. These ranges are not a final quote; site conditions can change the final scope. Use the estimator below for a personalized range in Burlingame.

Heat Pump
$12,000–$25,000
Dual Fuel (Heat Pump + Furnace)
$16,000–$23,000
Furnace + AC
$12,500–$19,000
AC Only
$12,000–$21,000
Gas Furnace Only
$8,000–$14,500
Ductless Mini Split
$8,500–$25,000

HVAC Installation Options for Burlingame Homes

Every option below is scoped after a home visit. The local pricing, climate notes, and neighborhood context on this page explain why the right choice can differ from one Burlingame home to another.

Central AC Installation

14 SEER2 Central AC (1,200–1,800 sq ft): $12,000–$15,000

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Gas Furnace Installation

80% AFUE non-condensing furnace: $8,000–$10,000

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Heat Pump Installation

Ducted heat pump replacement: $12,000–$16,500

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Ductless Mini Split Installation

Single-zone mini split (up to 1,200 sq ft): $8,500–$12,000

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Why Burlingame Homeowners Choose Us

We have specific expertise in the floor furnace to central HVAC conversion that characterizes much of Burlingame's older housing stock — designing new duct systems that work within 1930s and 1940s framing without compromising the original hardwood floors or plaster ceilings of these architecturally distinctive homes.

Burlingame is one of the Peninsula's most charming residential cities — its core of 1920s–1950s homes along the Caltrain corridor, from Burlingame Park and Ray Park near Broadway Station to the Lyon-Hoag and Easton Addition neighborhoods along Floribunda Avenue and El Camino Real, is characterized by well-maintained older housing with character and complexity. Many of these homes still have their original floor furnaces or second-generation wall heaters — effective in their time, but wildly inefficient by modern standards and incapable of distributing heat evenly through the home. We've converted dozens of Burlingame homes from floor furnaces to modern central systems.

Burlingame Climate & HVAC

Burlingame's location immediately north of San Francisco International Airport along the bay gives it a mild, consistently foggy climate — summer highs of 68–78°F, moderated by reliable afternoon bay breezes. Heating is the dominant HVAC need; cooling is rarely necessary except during occasional heat events. High-efficiency gas furnaces and heat pumps both work well in Burlingame's climate, with heat pumps increasingly favored for their dual heating-cooling capability.

Neighborhoods We Serve in Burlingame

Burlingame Park Ray Park Easton Addition Carolan Hillsborough Lyon-Hoag Burlingame Hills Ingold-Millsdale Anza Riverdale

Services Available in Burlingame

Central AC Installation Gas Furnace Installation Heat Pump Installation Ductless Mini Split Installation

HVAC FAQ for Burlingame Homeowners

Does the City of Burlingame require HVAC permits?

Yes — the City of Burlingame Building Division issues HVAC replacement permits. We handle the application and all inspection scheduling.

My Burlingame home has a floor furnace — can I convert to central heating?

Yes — we design complete central heating systems for Burlingame's floor-furnace homes, including the full duct layout. The conversion typically takes 2–3 days and transforms comfort throughout the home. We cap or remove the old floor furnace as part of the project.

Does Burlingame need air conditioning?

Rarely for the main areas — summer highs of 68–78°F are comfortable without cooling. During occasional Peninsula heat events (80–85°F), a heat pump's cooling mode is useful. We'll give you an honest location-specific answer.

Are there incentives available for heat pump installation in Burlingame?

Incentive programs change in availability and amount. Ask us at the time of your estimate what's currently available — we'll give you an honest, up-to-date answer rather than listing programs that may no longer be accepting applications.

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Tell us about your home and see a planning range for heat pump, furnace, or AC installation in Burlingame before the in-home scope assessment.

What the estimator calculates

HVAC installation cost guidance in Burlingame

The estimator narrows a planning range using home size, building age, insulation, windows, current equipment, requested system, ductwork, access-related scope, and selected options. It can also model a conservative utility-savings range when monthly bill information is provided.

Planning ranges reflect typical equipment and installation labor. Permit and inspection fees are quoted separately after the local requirements are confirmed. These ranges are not a final quote; site conditions can change the final scope. Final equipment sizing, model selection, permit requirements, and pricing are confirmed after an in-home assessment.

  • Heat pumps and dual-fuel systems
  • Gas furnaces and central AC
  • Ductless mini splits
  • Supply and return duct scope
  • Equipment and installation options
  • Optional estimated utility savings
Published Bay Area planning ranges
System Installed range
Heat Pump $12,000–$25,000
Dual Fuel (Heat Pump + Furnace) $16,000–$23,000
Furnace + AC $12,500–$19,000
AC Only $12,000–$21,000
Gas Furnace Only $8,000–$14,500
Ductless Mini Split $8,500–$25,000

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