Heat Pump Installation in Boston

Boston homeowners are installing heat pumps in large numbers, often supported by Mass Save programs. Cold-climate heat pumps can heat through most Boston winters, and many owners keep an existing gas or oil boiler as backup.

Triple-deckers, brownstones and older colonials rarely have room for ducts, so ductless or compact ducted units are common. Air sealing and insulation before installation can reduce the size of the system needed.

Ask the installer to explain how the heat pump and existing boiler will work together, including the outdoor temperature at which the boiler takes over. Also ask about Mass Save requirements before signing, since some programs require specific equipment or installers.