Heating Installation & Replacement in Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale requires a permit for furnace work. We size the new system to your house and price it in writing first.
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A new furnace or heat pump in Scottsdale involves the city as well as the equipment, because Scottsdale requires permits for work that some neighboring cities exempt. Delta Home Services has completed 6,300+ jobs in Scottsdale since 2003. We give you the price in writing before any work begins, and Delta technicians get most installs done in a single day.
Installing a New Heating System in Scottsdale: Design Criteria and Permits
Scottsdale publishes the numbers a heating system is designed around. The city’s amendments to the residential code give an outdoor winter design temperature of 37°F, an indoor winter design temperature of no more than 72°F and an elevation of 1,473 feet in their Manual J design criteria.
Furnace work needs a permit here. The city’s Home Improvement page says a Mechanical Permit is required to install, alter, reconstruct or repair any furnace, and a Plumbing Permit to install, alter or repair a gas system. So moving from a gas furnace to a heat pump, or the other way, can involve more than the mechanical permit. We’ll tell you whether a permit applies to your job.
Applications go through the city’s planning and permitting portal, Scottsdale SPUR. A like-for-like air conditioner or air handler replacement in the same location needs a Minimum Mechanical Permit as well, which matters when a heat pump replaces both. The city adds that subdivision CC&Rs may govern some items it does not regulate, so check with your homeowners association as well.
Heating installation in nearby cities: Mesa · Glendale · Chandler · Tempe
More Delta services in Scottsdale: Heating Repair · Heating Maintenance · AC Repair · AC Maintenance · AC Installation · Attic Insulation
Outside Scottsdale? See heating installation across the Phoenix metro.
Licensed HVAC contractor: Delta Air Conditioning LLC, Arizona ROC 191372 (R-39R Air Conditioning and Refrigeration).
NEW HEATING SYSTEM INSTALLATION
for Scottsdale Area Homes
Is your old furnace or heat pump ready for replacement? Our heating installation team helps you choose the right system for your Arizona home and budget. We look at how your current system is running and its repair history, then explain your options: a gas furnace, a heat pump, a dual-fuel system or an electric furnace. You get the price in writing before any work begins.
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WHY CHOOSE DELTA
for Your Heating Installation?
1
A Price in Writing First
Use our online pricing tool to price your new system before you schedule, or call for a free estimate on a new installation. Either way, you get an all-in price in writing before any work begins.
2
Installation by Delta Technicians
Delta technicians get most installs done in a single day.
3
Equipment We Install
We install gas furnaces, heat pumps, dual-fuel systems and electric furnaces from trusted brands like Trane.
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Installation Warranties
10-Year
Parts on most new systems
Most new systems we install carry a 10-year manufacturer parts warranty once registered, and we register it for you. Terms vary by brand and model. We’ll show you yours before you buy.
Manufacturer
Heat exchanger coverage (furnace only)
Heat exchanger coverage is set by the furnace manufacturer and varies by brand and model. Some cover it for life. We’ll show you the exact terms for your furnace before you buy.
1-Year
Labor on our work
We back our work with 1-year labor coverage, unless your proposal states otherwise, so you’re protected if anything needs adjusting.
Whole Home
Transparency & peace of mind
Before we start, you get a written, all-in price. When we finish, we walk you through what we did and what’s covered. No surprises on the invoice, and no guessing about your warranty.
Signs You Need a New
HEATING SYSTEM IN Scottsdale
Uneven or Inadequate Heat
Rooms that never warm up, or a system that runs constantly during a cold snap, can mean the equipment is the wrong size for the house or is wearing out.
Rising Energy Costs
Heating costs that climb while your usage stays the same are a sign the system is losing efficiency.
Safety Warning Signs
A yellow flame on a gas furnace (it should be blue) needs checking, and a cracked heat exchanger is a safety concern and a reason to look at replacement.
Frequent Repairs
When repair costs keep climbing, replacement can make more financial sense. If your system is older or repairs are adding up, we look at how it’s running and its repair history, then explain your options.
TYPES OF HEATING SYSTEMS WE INSTALL
Gas Furnaces
Strong heat for cold mornings
- Quick, powerful heating for cold mornings
- Efficiency shown as an AFUE rating on every new furnace
- Available in high-efficiency models
- Available in single-stage and variable-speed models
Heat Pumps
Dual-purpose heating and cooling
- Heats in winter and cools in summer with one system
- Moves heat instead of generating it
- No gas line or venting required
- A fit for mild Phoenix winters
Dual-Fuel Systems
A heat pump paired with a gas furnace
- The heat pump heats and cools for most of the year
- The gas furnace takes over when temperatures drop
- Both typically share the same ductwork
- An option when your home already has gas service
Electric Furnaces
Simple, reliable heating option
- No gas lines or venting required
- Safe operation with no combustion
- Works as backup heat alongside a heat pump
- Costs more to run than a heat pump
Our Heating Installation Process
01
Free In-Home Estimate
We size the system to your house, not the old unit’s label, look at how your current system is running and its repair history, assess ventilation and safety requirements, and review your budget and efficiency preferences.
02
Clear Options and Pricing
We explain your options and put an all-in price in writing before any work begins.
03
Professional Installation
Delta technicians remove the old equipment, install the new system and make the electrical and gas connections.
04
Testing, Walkthrough and Warranty
We test the system before we leave and walk you through what we did and what’s covered. We register the manufacturer’s parts warranty for you.
Every Quote Includes:
System + Labor + Parts + Upfront, All-In Pricing
Get Real Pricing
Don’t let budget concerns leave your family without reliable heat.
Financing is available, with two current offers:
- 9.99% APR on approved credit
- 24 months same-as-cash (Wells Fargo) on approved credit
Ready for a New
Heating System?
Call (623) 240-9892 or request service online for a free estimate on a new furnace or heat pump.
What's Included:
- Free estimate on a new installation
- A system sized to your house
- An all-in price in writing
- Installation by Delta technicians
- Testing and a system walkthrough
- Manufacturer parts warranty registered for you
Financing options available: See Financing Options · Efficiency Arizona Program
Frequently Asked Questions — Heating Installation Scottsdale
How much does a new furnace or heat pump cost in Scottsdale?
It depends on the system type, your home’s size, the efficiency rating, and whether ductwork, gas or electrical changes are needed. We give you a written, all-in price before any work begins. Call (623) 240-9892 for a free estimate, or price your new system with our online tool.
Does Scottsdale require a permit to replace a furnace?
Yes. Scottsdale’s Home Improvement page says a Mechanical Permit is required to install, alter, reconstruct or repair any furnace, and that work completed without a permit is fined an amount equal to double the permit fee. We’ll tell you whether a permit applies to your job.
What winter design temperature does Scottsdale use?
37°F. It is in the Manual J design criteria of Scottsdale’s amendments to the 2021 International Residential Code, which the city lists as effective January 7, 2023. The same table gives a mean annual temperature of 71.2°F.
I’m switching from gas to a heat pump in Scottsdale. Are there extra permits?
There can be. If the heat pump needs a new or altered electrical circuit, Scottsdale lists that under work that needs a Minimum Permit, on top of the mechanical permit for the equipment. We’ll tell you whether a permit applies to your job.
What warranty comes with a new system?
Most new systems carry a 10-year manufacturer parts warranty once registered, and we register it for you. Terms vary by brand and model, and we’ll show you yours before you buy. Our work carries 1-year labor unless your proposal states otherwise, and financing is available.