IECC Zone 4C (west/Seattle); 5B (east/Spokane)

Mini Splits & Heat Pumps in Washington

Washington is bimodal — maritime Pacific (Seattle, Tacoma) rarely drops below freezing, summers are mild; eastern Washington (Spokane, Tri-Cities) is high desert with real winters and hot dry summers. Statewide, Washington requires heat pumps in most new construction per state energy code.

Climate Zone
4C (west/Seattle); 5B (east/Spokane)
Cooling Degree Days
200–900
Heating Degree Days
4,000–6,500
Dominant Load
heating

What Works in Washington

Seattle and Puget Sound work with a standard DIY unit. Spokane and eastern Washington need hyper-heat. Puget Sound Energy, Seattle City Light, and Avista all run heat pump rebate programs. Washington's HEEHRA adds income-tier bonuses.

MrCool DIY 5th Gen (Seattle)MrCool Hyper Heat (eastern)

Washington Rebates & Incentives

Washington HEEHRA through Department of Commerce. PSE, Seattle City Light, and Avista all have rebate programs.

Major Utilities
  • Puget Sound Energy
  • Seattle City Light
  • Avista
  • Tacoma Power

Washington Licensing & Install Rules

Washington requires an electrical contractor license (EL) and mechanical contractor registration for HVAC work. Homeowner DIY permitted on primary residence with mechanical permits.

Top Washington Metro Areas

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

Seattle, WA
Spokane, WA
Tacoma, WA
Vancouver, WA
Bellevue, WA

Recommended for Washington Homes

Heat pumps and mini splits in our catalog that match Climate Zone 4C (west/Seattle); 5B (east/Spokane) conditions.

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