Sammamish Mitsubishi Hyper Heat Installation Case Study

How a $6,400 rebate stack made the premium system cost less than the basic option

Numbers and budget signals at a glance

The extracted dollar figures are shown as a quick comparison so readers can understand range, rebates, and budget impact at a glance.

The essential facts at a glance

1 1980 home on 229th Ave NE, Sammamish 98074

2 Existing 2009 Trane 80% AFUE single-stage gas furnace

3 No previous air conditioning

4 Mitsubishi Hyper Heat plus electric communicating air handler and water heater

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/ rebate scale

$15,419

The Starting Point

The homeowner needed patience, clarity, and trust

1 Nicole was not facing an emergency, but the furnace sounded increasingly strained.

2 Previous contractor experiences made trust and clear explanations important.

3 She asked for someone patient enough to answer every question.

4 Her priorities included cooling, efficiency, equipment placement, and confidence in the proposal.

What the Technician Found

Listening first made the recommendation easier to understand

1 Eli documented Nicole’s concerns before building the estimate.

2 The 2009 furnace was single-stage and 80% AFUE.

3 The project could add cooling, improve modulation, and replace the aging furnace.

4 The estimate recorded the requested placement and comfort priorities.

The Decision

The rebate changed the comparison

1 Silver Trane option: $15,895.94.

2 Platinum Plus Mitsubishi option: $16,776.78 before rebates.

3 Energy Smart Eastside and PSE incentives made the premium option cheaper after incentives.

4 Nicole chose the Mitsubishi system plus water heater replacement.

What Was Installed

1 Mitsubishi Hyper Heat SUZAK30NLHZ, 2.5 ton / 30,000 BTU

2 Mitsubishi SVZAP30NL electric communicating air handler

3 Water heater replacement included

4 12-year Mitsubishi manufacturer warranty

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Timeline and Execution

From first contact to completed installation

1 Call: March 16, 2026

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2 First visit: March 19, 2026

3 Project completion: March 25, 2026

4 Product Air handled permitting and rebate paperwork.

The premium system became the lower final price

1 Base project cost: $21,819.83

2 Energy Smart Eastside rebate: $6,000

3 PSE Mitsubishi rebate for HSPF2 above 8.5: $400

4 Total rebates: $6,400

A system the homeowner understood and trusted

1 Nicole received a cold-climate Mitsubishi Hyper Heat system.

2 The home gained air conditioning and communicating variable-speed operation.

3 Rebates were applied directly to the project economics.

4 The homeowner left with a system and process she understood.