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Black Lotus HVAC + Electrical (206) 200-9134
Service area · Mercer island, WA

HVAC and electrical on Mercer Island, WA.

Black Lotus serves all of Mercer Island from the North End and East Seattle to Mercerdale, the South End, Faben, and Calkins Point. Mercer Island's housing mix is dominated by mid-century homes built between 1955 and 1985, which means most installs include a panel upgrade. As a Puget Sound Energy Trade Ally, we apply the $1,200 instant heat pump rebate on your quote at install.

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// MERCER ISLAND · 98040 ENTIRE ISLAND
Local · Born + raised

The three of us, Chase Tasca, Parker Reed, and Charlie Lightsey, were all born and raised in Seattle. Each of us has over a decade in the HVAC trade. Combined, we've seen what Mercer island's housing stock actually does in a wet October and a cold January, and we install systems that work for it.

30+ yrs combined
What Mercer Island homes specifically need

Mercer Island housing breaks roughly into three eras.

Each one calls for a different approach. The 1965 ranch isn't the same as the 2015 custom rebuild, and we don't pretend it is.

  1. 01

    1955-1975 mid-century originals.

    North End, East Seattle, parts of Mercerdale. Original 100A panels, often with the original gas furnace from a 1990s replacement. Heat pump install almost always includes panel upgrade and sometimes ductwork modifications. Full project $22,000 to $30,000 net.

  2. 02

    1975-2000 expansion era.

    South End, Lakeridge, parts of Faben. Typically 200A panels, more modern ductwork, gas furnaces from 2000-2010 now aging out. Most installs are 2-day retrofits, $16,000 to $20,000 net.

  3. 03

    Modern teardown-and-rebuilds.

    Scattered across the island, especially North End and waterfront. Custom modern homes with 400A service, multi-zone ductwork, and existing high-efficiency systems. Work here is maintenance, IAQ upgrades, EV charging arrays.

We do consults that account for which Mercer Island you live in.

Services in Mercer island

Services we provide across Mercer island.

HVAC

Cold-climate heat pump installation

Replacing a 15-to-20-year-old gas furnace with electrification. PSE rebate + IRA credit stack.

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HVAC

Furnace installation

Replacement for homeowners not yet ready to electrify. We model both options.

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Same-day

Furnace repair

Same-day across Mercer island. $129 flat diagnostic. Most common: dirty flame sensor or failed ignitor on Carrier or Lennox units from the 2000s.

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Electrical

Electrical panel upgrade

100A to 200A upgrades on pre-1980 homes. Required before most heat pump installs.

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Electrical

EV charger installation

Hardwired Level 2 chargers. Bundles cleanly with panel work.

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Electrical

Whole-home rewire

Knob-and-tube replacement in older neighborhoods. Often required by insurance.

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Plans · From $19/mo

HVAC maintenance plans

Annual tune-ups, especially before winter and before smoke season for filter upgrades.

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The Mercer Island math

Why Mercer Island heat pump installs pencil out.

Mercer Island's mid-century housing stock is right in the furnace-replacement window — most original-build homes are on their second furnace and facing the third. Heat pumps replace both the aging furnace and the increasingly-needed AC in one project.

The math:

  • PSE rebate $1,200 instant — Mercer Island is fully PSE
  • Federal IRA tax credit Up to $2,000
  • Operating cost savings $500 to $700/yr on typical Mercer Island home
  • Marine-grade equipment Specified on every install for salt-air longevity

For a 2,600 sq ft mid-century replacing a 2005 furnace, the 10-year net cost picture favors a heat pump by about $6,000 to $9,000 after rebates, credit, and operating savings — even with the panel upgrade most original homes need.

Salt air from the lake is a factor for outdoor unit longevity. We spec marine-grade fin coatings on all Mercer Island installs.

Coverage at a glance

Mercer island by the numbers.

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Mercer Island ZIP covered

98040 covers the entire island.

20min
Diagnostic radius

Same-day diagnostic within 20 minutes of our Bellevue base.

7days
Phone coverage

Mon-Sun, 7 AM to 8 PM.

$1,200
PSE instant rebate

Trade Ally pricing built into every heat pump quote.

Mercer island neighborhoods we serve

We cover every neighborhood in Mercer island.

These are the ones we're in most often.

North Mercer

North End, East Seattle, First Hill, Mercerdale, downtown core.

South Mercer

Lakeridge, South End, Faben, Calkins Point.

Local rebate and incentive context

For Mercer Island homeowners specifically, three programs stack.

PSE Trade Ally · Heat Pump Rebate
$1,200
Instant

We apply it on your quote, not reimbursement. Active for 2026.

Federal IRA 25C Tax Credit
Up to $2,000
On your taxes

30% of project cost up to $2,000 per year. Claimed on your taxes. We provide AHRI certificates and documentation.

PSE HPWH + IAQ Rebates
$400 – $800
Instant

Heat pump water heater and smart-thermostat rebates stack on top. We apply at install.

Mercer Island is fully PSE.

Mercer island-specific FAQ

Quick answers before you call.

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How long does heat pump installation take on Mercer Island?

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Standard installs are 2 to 3 days. Add 1 to 2 days for panel upgrade on original mid-century homes that still have 100A service.
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Do you serve the entire island?

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Yes. ZIP 98040 covers the whole island. Same quote, same crews North End to South End.
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Do you spec marine-grade equipment for Mercer Island?

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Yes — every install gets marine-grade outdoor coil coating to handle salt-air exposure. Standard on all island projects.
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Is Mercer Island on PSE?

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Yes — fully PSE for both gas and electric.
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How fast can you reach Mercer Island for a no-heat call?

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Same day for most calls. We base out of Bellevue, 20 minutes across I-90.
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Do you handle City of Mercer Island permits?

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Yes. Residential mechanical and electrical permits typically turn around in 7 to 14 business days.
Helpful next steps

Adjacent cities and most-requested services.

Service area HVAC + Electrical in Bellevue, WA

Heat pumps, furnaces, EV chargers, and panel upgrades across all of Bellevue. PSE Trade Ally with the $1,200 instant rebate.

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Service area HVAC + Electrical in Seattle

Heat pumps, furnaces, panel upgrades, and EV chargers across every Seattle neighborhood from Beacon Hill to Magnolia.

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HVAC Heat pump installation

Most-requested service in the area. Rebate + Manual J included on every quote.

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Schedule your Mercer island consult

Free on-site evaluation. Written quote in 24 to 48 hours.

Same-day diagnostic for furnace, AC, or electrical service calls in Mercer island and adjacent neighborhoods. Final payment only after sign-off.

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Hours Mon-Sun · 7 AM – 8 PM
Service area King · Pierce · Snohomish
Email blacklotushvac@icloud.com

Three Seattle-born partners. 30+ years combined HVAC experience. Master electrician on every consult. PSE Trade Ally with the $1,200 rebate priced into your quote.

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