Do heat pumps work in Everett winters?

Winters in Everett are moderate - about 1.6 nights a year at or below 20°F - and any modern variable-speed heat pump handles them. The average winter low is 37°F, and the heating season adds up to 5,039 heating degree days (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).

How much does it cost to run a heat pump in Everett?

A typical 3-ton central heat pump (17.0 SEER2, 9.0 HSPF2) uses about $1,133 of electricity a year for heating and $15 for cooling in Everett, at the Washington average of 14.2¢/kWh. The most efficient models cost less - see the rankings above.

Is a heat pump cheaper than a gas furnace in Everett?

Yes, for heating at today's prices: about $1,133 a year with a typical heat pump versus $1,288 with a 95% gas furnace, using Washington averages of 14.2¢/kWh and $1.70/therm.

What size heat pump do I need for a 2,000 sq ft house in Everett?

With average insulation, roughly a 4-ton system: the estimated cooling load is 27,600 BTU/h and the heating load 46,000 BTU/h. Use the size calculator for your own house, and ask installers for a Manual J calculation.

Moderate winters · Mild summers

Best heat pumps for Everett, WA

Winters in Everett are moderate - about 1.6 nights a year at or below 20°F - and any modern variable-speed heat pump handles them.

A typical heat pump costs about $1,133 a year to heat a house here and $15 to cool it. A 95% gas furnace would cost $1,288 for the same heat, so the heat pump is cheaper to run.

Nights at or below 0°F0 a year
Nights at or below 20°F1.6 a year
Days at or above 90°F0.5 a year
Average winter low37°F
Average summer high71°F
Electricity14.2¢ per kWh
Natural gas$1.70 per therm

Cheapest to run in Everett

Ranked by yearly electricity cost in this climate, so the balance of heating and cooling efficiency is the one that matters here.

Best 12,000 BTU mini-split

MDV MOX430-12HFN1-MZ60W

12,000 BTU mini-split · MSOP series · cold-climate certified

SEER2: 27.5
HSPF2: 14.5
Per year here: $237

For one large room.

Full specs and running cost

Best 24,000 BTU mini-split

SLIMAIR SHC24VH2AG

24,000 BTU mini-split · SHC Series · cold-climate certified

SEER2: 27.5
HSPF2: 14.5
Per year here: $475

For open-plan floor or small home.

Full specs and running cost

Best 3-ton central heat pump

TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0368HS2P-UL

3 ton central · cold-climate certified

SEER2: 29.7
HSPF2: 12.2
Per year here: $844

For typical whole house.

Full specs and running cost

Running cost calculator for Everett

Pre-filled with Everett's climate and Washington prices. Pick a model, tell it what you heat with today, and add your quote.

Heat pump $764/yrYou save $273/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

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3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

4. Price replace the example with your quote

Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

Heat pump, per year: $764
Current system, per year: $1,037
You save per year: $273
Payback: Over 30 years
Net after 10 years: -$6,267

Cooling $8Heating $755Electricity used: 5,393 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $154

Estimates use the unit's rated SEER2 and HSPF2, full-load hours derived from NOAA 1991-2020 degree days, average residential electricity prices from the U.S. EIA (12 months to July 2026) and fuel prices from EIA (2025 for natural gas, week of 2026-10-05 for propane and heating oil). Very cold days that need backup heat are not modelled. Federal minimum for comparison: 14.3 SEER2 / 7.5 HSPF2.

More for Everett

Top 5 12,000 BTU mini-splitsfrom $237/yr

Model	SEER2	HSPF2	Per year
MDV MOX430-12HFN1-MZ60W	27.5	14.5	$237
Goodman MSH123G26MCAA	27.5	14.5	$237
Fujitsu AOUH12KTAP1	31.5	13.7	$251
Fujitsu AOUG12LZAS1	29.4	12.9	$266
Fujitsu AOUH12KZAH1	30.5	12.7	$270

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Top 5 24,000 BTU mini-splitsfrom $475/yr

Model	SEER2	HSPF2	Per year
SLIMAIR SHC24VH2AG	27.5	14.5	$475
MDV MOD30-24HFN10-M1X	22.3	13.5	$511
Arcoaire D5CSHAH24AAK	21.2	13.5	$511
Comfort-Aire A-VHP24SA-1	21.0	13.5	$512
Mainline ML24HP230NEXH-O	22.3	13.3	$519

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Top 5 3-ton central heat pumpsfrom $844/yr

Model	SEER2	HSPF2	Per year
TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0368HS2P-UL	29.7	12.2	$844
LG KUSXA361A	23.5	10.5	$982
Trane 5TWV0X36A1	21.0	10.5	$983
Lennox SL22KLV-036-230A	20.5	10.5	$983
Lennox EL21KLV-036-230A	20.0	10.4	$993

All 3-ton central heat pumps

Heat pump vs. gas, propane and oilheat pump is cheaper than gas

Yearly cost to heat a typical house (36,000 BTU/h of heat, 2,000 full-load hours) at Washington prices.

Heat pump (typical, 9.0 HSPF2)$1,133/yr
Natural gas furnace, 95% AFUE$1,288/yr
Natural gas furnace, 80% AFUE$1,530/yr
Propane furnace, 95% AFUE$2,214/yr
Electric baseboard or furnace$2,988/yr
Heating oil, 85% AFUE$3,654/yr

Electricity and natural gas: Washington residential averages from the U.S. EIA; propane and heating oil: latest EIA weekly prices.

Month by monthpeak $172 in December

Heating and cooling degree days (NOAA 1991-2020 normals) and what a typical 3-ton heat pump costs in each month at 14.2¢/kWh.

Month	Heating DD	Cooling DD	Cost
January	738	0	$166
February	633	0	$142
March	611	0	$137
April	470	1	$106
May	311	3	$70
June	193	10	$45
July	81	34	$24
August	63	38	$20
September	161	11	$38
October	408	0	$92
November	606	0	$136
December	766	0	$172

What size heat pump for a Everett home?4 ton for 2,000 sq ft

1,000 sq ft house2 ton · heating load 23,000 BTU/h
1,500 sq ft house3 ton · heating load 34,500 BTU/h
2,000 sq ft house4 ton · heating load 46,000 BTU/h
2,500 sq ft house5 ton · heating load 57,500 BTU/h

Average insulation, 8 ft ceilings. Size calculator for your own home

Questions4

Do heat pumps work in Everett winters?: Winters in Everett are moderate - about 1.6 nights a year at or below 20°F - and any modern variable-speed heat pump handles them. The average winter low is 37°F, and the heating season adds up to 5,039 heating degree days (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
How much does it cost to run a heat pump in Everett?: A typical 3-ton central heat pump (17.0 SEER2, 9.0 HSPF2) uses about $1,133 of electricity a year for heating and $15 for cooling in Everett, at the Washington average of 14.2¢/kWh. The most efficient models cost less - see the rankings above.
Is a heat pump cheaper than a gas furnace in Everett?: Yes, for heating at today's prices: about $1,133 a year with a typical heat pump versus $1,288 with a 95% gas furnace, using Washington averages of 14.2¢/kWh and $1.70/therm.
What size heat pump do I need for a 2,000 sq ft house in Everett?: With average insulation, roughly a 4-ton system: the estimated cooling load is 27,600 BTU/h and the heating load 46,000 BTU/h. Use the size calculator for your own house, and ask installers for a Manual J calculation.

Nearby cities

Climate: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, station EVERETT SNOHOMISH AP (8 km away).