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

HVAC and electrical in Renton, WA.

Black Lotus serves all of Renton from the Highlands and Kennydale to Talbot, Benson Hill, the Cascade-Fairwood corridor, and the Skyway edge. Renton's housing mix is heavy on 1960s-80s split-level and ranch homes, 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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// RENTON · 98055 HIGHLANDS → KENNYDALE
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 Renton'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 Renton homes specifically need

Renton housing breaks roughly into three eras.

Each one calls for a different approach. The Kennydale waterfront isn't the same as a Talbot Hill split-level, and we don't pretend it is.

  1. 01

    1960s-80s split-level and ranch.

    Talbot, Benson Hill, parts of Renton Highlands, older Cascade-Fairwood. Original 100A or 125A panels, 1990s gas furnaces now end-of-life. Heat pump install almost always includes panel upgrade, $20,000 to $26,000 total.

  2. 02

    1990s-2000s subdivision infill.

    Newer Renton Highlands phases, Cascade-Fairwood newer sections, Sunset area. 200A panels standard, modern ductwork. Most installs are 2-day retrofits, $14,000 to $18,000 net.

  3. 03

    Kennydale + downtown waterfront.

    Kennydale, North Renton, downtown loft conversions. Mixed-vintage homes near Lake Washington with shorelines impacts on equipment specs. Marine-grade outdoor coils standard for waterfront installs.

We do consults that account for which Renton you live in.

Services in Renton

Services we provide across Renton.

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 Renton. $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 Renton math

Why Renton heat pump installs cluster around panel work.

Renton's pre-1990 housing stock is overwhelmingly on original 100A panels. Most heat pump installs here run as combined HVAC + electrical projects: panel upgrade, heat pump install, sometimes EV charger prep all on the same permit.

The math:

  • PSE rebate $1,200 instant — Renton is fully PSE
  • Federal IRA tax credit Up to $2,000
  • Operating cost savings $400 to $600/yr vs gas (PSE rates)
  • Panel upgrade bundled One permit, one crew, one project for HVAC + electrical

For a 2,000 sq ft Talbot split-level replacing a 1995 gas furnace, the 10-year net cost picture favors a heat pump by about $5,000 to $8,000 — even factoring the panel upgrade — because the upgrade unlocks future EV charging and any electrification work.

The exception: Kennydale waterfront homes need marine-grade equipment which adds $400 to $700 to the install.

Coverage at a glance

Renton by the numbers.

5
Renton ZIPs covered

98055 through 98059. Same quote across the city.

30min
Diagnostic radius

Same-day diagnostic within 30 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.

Renton neighborhoods we serve

We cover every neighborhood in Renton.

These are the ones we're in most often.

Highlands + Kennydale

Renton Highlands, Kennydale, Sunset, North Renton.

Talbot + Benson Hill

Talbot, Benson Hill, Cascade-Fairwood, Skyway edge.

Renton ZIP codes covered

Every Renton ZIP we cover.

9805598056980579805898059
Local rebate and incentive context

For Renton 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.

Renton is fully PSE — same rebate stack as the rest of the Eastside.

Renton-specific FAQ

Quick answers before you call.

01 /

How long does heat pump installation take in Renton?

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Standard installs are 2 to 3 days. Add 1 to 2 days for panel upgrade on older Talbot and Benson Hill homes (most pre-1990 Renton homes need it).
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Do you serve Kennydale and Cascade-Fairwood?

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Yes. ZIPs 98055 through 98059. Same quote across Highlands, Kennydale, Talbot, Benson Hill, and the Skyway edge.
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Are waterfront Renton homes specced differently?

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Yes — Kennydale waterfront installs get marine-grade outdoor coil coating to handle Lake Washington salt-air exposure.
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Is Renton on PSE?

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Yes — all of Renton is fully PSE for both gas and electric.
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How fast can you reach Renton for a no-heat call?

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Same day for most calls. 30 minutes from our Bellevue base.
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Do you handle City of Renton permits?

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Yes. Renton residential permits typically turn around in 7 to 14 business days.
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Schedule your Renton consult

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

Same-day diagnostic for furnace, AC, or electrical service calls in Renton 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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