Why Is My Heat Pump Blowing Cold Air in Winter?
Heat pump air feels cool next to a furnace even while working. Defrost, settings, low charge or failed backup: how to tell, and when to call 612-429-3465.
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A heat pump in Ramsey runs about $7,500–$14,500 installed, flat-rate in writing, on CenterPoint gas subdivisions or propane acreage. It works as a dual-fuel partner for the gas furnace in the older split-entries, and it is worth pricing against propane on the rural parcels.
Ramsey's older subdivisions, mostly 1970s and 80s split-entries and ramblers, have had their original equipment replaced at least once. When the air conditioner goes next, a cold-climate heat pump is a small change from a standard condenser, and the existing ducts and gas furnace stay in place. The newer two-stories from the 1990s and 2000s already have condensing furnaces and central air, so the same swap applies.
Gas comes from CenterPoint Energy where the mains reach. Rural parcels beyond them heat with propane, and there is no gas utility rebate for propane homes, so the electric utility matters more. Connexus Energy supplies most of Ramsey and runs a reduced-rate program for heat pumps paired with a furnace. A few addresses are on Anoka Municipal Utility. Panel capacity limits which outdoor unit fits, so ask us to look at it before you order.
Updated November 10, 2026
Our $7,500–$14,500 installed price comes as a written flat-rate quote, with a 2-year labor warranty on top of the manufacturer's parts warranty. Pricing depends on the parcel: a suburban 1970s or 80s split-entry swaps its condenser beside the gas furnace, while a rural acreage compares the heat pump against propane. See the heat pump cost guide.
Connexus Energy offers rebates on air-source, ductless and ground-source heat pumps, an AC rebate, and a reduced-rate dual-fuel program. Ask whether the rebate needs a registered contractor. Rebate programs change every year, so check the utility's current terms before you buy.
Our guides: Xcel and CenterPoint rebates, heat pump rebates.
A heat pump can be worth pricing against propane. Propane homes have no gas utility to compare, so the question is the electric rate against the propane price per gallon. A heat pump carries the mild months and the propane furnace covers the deepest cold. We compare running costs from your bills before quoting, and tell you if just replacing the AC makes more sense.
Often not. The ducts in a 1970s or 80s split-entry were sized for a furnace, and a heat pump needs similar airflow, so many homes can reuse them. We measure airflow and check the returns first. If the layout is restrictive, we tell you before the job, and a ductless head may serve the troublesome rooms better.
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