IECC Zone 3A (north); 2A (south coastal)

Mini Splits & Heat Pumps in Georgia

Georgia summers run long and humid — Atlanta hits 90°F from June through September with 60–70°F dew points. Winters are mild but not trivial; north Georgia (Blue Ridge) sees lows in the teens. Coastal Georgia (Savannah, Brunswick) behaves more like Florida. Gas heat is common statewide but the operating-cost gap vs heat pump has closed.

Climate Zone
3A (north); 2A (south coastal)
Cooling Degree Days
1,800–2,700
Heating Degree Days
2,500–3,500
Dominant Load
cooling

What Works in Georgia

Atlanta and north Georgia benefit from at least a 5°F-rated heat pump — low-end DIY units work but hyper-heat gives more comfort on the 15–20 coldest nights per year. Coastal Georgia can run a standard heat pump year-round without any backup. Georgia Power offers direct rebates up to $1,250 per heat pump plus the federal 25C credit.

MrCool DIY 4th/5th GenMrCool Universal

Georgia Rebates & Incentives

Georgia HEEHRA in rollout 2025-2026 via Georgia Environmental Finance Authority. Georgia Power and municipal utilities have independent programs.

Major Utilities
  • Georgia Power
  • Georgia EMC
  • Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia
  • Cobb EMC

Georgia Licensing & Install Rules

Georgia requires a Class I or Class II Conditioned Air Contractor license for installs above $2,500. Homeowner DIY installs on primary residence are permitted.

Top Georgia Metro Areas

We ship to every ZIP in Georgia. Largest metros where we deliver most often:

Atlanta, GA
Augusta, GA
Columbus, GA
Savannah, GA
Athens, GA

Recommended for Georgia Homes

Heat pumps and mini splits in our catalog that match Climate Zone 3A (north); 2A (south coastal) conditions.

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