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HVAC Replacement Cost in Oregon (2026)

HVAC replacement in Oregon typically runs $9,800–$22,000 for a complete 3-ton system replacement, with electric heat pumps as the dominant heating choice and roughly 4,400 heating degree days against 600 cooling degree days driving the seasonal load mix. Western Oregon's marine 4C climate (Portland, Salem, Eugene) makes heat pumps the runaway dominant retrofit — design temps rarely fall below 25°F so HPs operate near 100% of run hours — while Bend and Medford east of the Cascades hit 6,500 HDD and need cold-climate inverter HPs with electric strip backup, creating a sharp west-east technology split.

State Oregon
Cities Covered 14
Typical complete 3-ton system replacement $9,800 – $22,000
BLS HVAC mechanic wage $31.89/hr

Oregon climate & load drivers

  • IECC climate zone: 4C-5B
  • Annual load split: Heating-dominant — annual heating load exceeds cooling load (4,400 HDD / 600 CDD)
  • Dominant heating fuel: Electricity (heat pump) — air-source HPs as primary heat
  • Dominant cooling system: Air-source heat pump providing both heating and cooling

Oregon licensing & permits

  • License status: Statewide license required
  • License board: Oregon Construction Contractors Board + Building Codes Division — Mechanical Contractor (Limited Energy or Full) (official site)
  • Permit: state Mechanical permit required statewide

How HVAC replacement costs vary in Oregon

State-specific code or insurance rule: Oregon CCB licenses Mechanical Contractors under ORS 701, and the Energy Trust of Oregon provides one of the most generous heat pump incentive programs in the country — up to $5,000 instant rebate on a single ducted HP installation plus $750-$1,500 on replacing electric resistance heat — funded through Public Purpose Charges on every utility bill.

Cities in Oregon

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Albany, OR

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Beaverton, OR

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Bend, OR

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Corvallis, OR

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Eugene, OR

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Gresham, OR

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Hillsboro, OR

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Keizer, OR

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Lake Oswego, OR

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Medford, OR

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Portland, OR

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Salem, OR

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Springfield, OR

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Tigard, OR

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Pricing ranges reflect Oregon market labor (BLS OEWS HVAC mechanic mean $31.89/hr) and Woogoro regional cost modeling. For the most localized estimate, see your nearest city page above.