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Why Irvine HVAC is different.

Irvine’s inland Orange County climate runs hot and dry in summer (frequent 90–95°F days) with mild winters. Master-planned neighborhoods (Woodbridge, Turtle Rock, Quail Hill, Great Park, Portola Springs) mean newer homes, tight HOA architectural rules, and Irvine Company design standards.

• →Southern California Edison territory Irvine is served by Southern California Edison (SCE) (not LADWP) — we size systems to SCE’s time-of-use rates and file SCE/TECH rebates correctly.
• →Right-sized for inland heat — Irvine’s hot, dry summers reward high-SEER2 variable-speed equipment. A Manual J load calculation prevents the oversizing common in tract-builder installs and keeps SCE bills down.
• →Permitting handled City of Irvine Building & Safety (typically 2–4 weeks) plus HOA architectural review for most master-planned communities — HUS prepares both submittals.
• →Whole-home options Pair your HVAC with solar and a Powerwall to beat SCE rate hikes — we design the full system for Woodbridge, Turtle Rock, Quail Hill, Great Park, Portola Springs and Northwood homes.

2026 Irvine HVAC pricing.

Service	Gross Cost	Net After Rebates
3-ton heat pump (Daikin Fit)	$11,500–$14,500	$7,500–$10,500
3-ton AC replacement	$8,000–$13,500	$8,000–$13,500
Ductless mini-split (2-zone)	$9,000–$14,000	$5,500–$10,500
Heat-pump water heater (65 gal)	$6,000–$8,500	$500–$2,500

Rebates we file for Irvine homeowners.

• →SCE & TECH Clean California heat-pump rebates $1,000–$4,000 (instant invoice discount)
• →IRA Federal Tax Credits up to $2,000 (25C heat pump) and a federal tax credit on solar & battery (25D), if eligible
• →SoCalGas rebates up to $3,800 on heat-pump water heaters where applicable
• →HUS files everything we prepare and submit every applicable rebate and the interconnection paperwork for you

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