Ducted heat pump air handler installed in a basement

Ducted (Central) Heat Pumps on the North Shore

If your home already has ductwork for a furnace or central air, a ducted heat pump can use it to heat and cool the whole house. We connect you with independent local installers who can check whether your ducts are sized for it and quote the job.

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Good fit if...

You have a furnace or central air with ducts
Your furnace or AC is nearing the end of its life
You want whole-house heating and cooling from one system
You want to stop using propane, oil or gas for heat
Your ducts run through conditioned space or can be sealed and insulated

How an install goes

Heat-loss and duct check. The installer sizes the system and checks that ducts can carry the airflow a heat pump needs.
Equipment selection. Choose a cold-climate system that meets your utility's rebate requirements.
Install. Replace or add the indoor air handler and outdoor unit, with electrical work under permit.
Commission and rebate. Testing, controls setup and rebate paperwork.

Why a heat pump is worth a look

Efficiency, comfort and safety, with rebates that depend on your utility.

2 to 3 times as efficient
Mass Save says cold-climate heat pumps are 2 to 3 times as efficient as a boiler or furnace, and many heat efficiently down to -15°F.(Mass Save: Heat pump rebates)
No combustion, no stored fuel
Heat pumps do not burn fuel in the home, so there is no in-home fuel storage and no carbon monoxide from the heating system.(Mass Save: Heat pump rebates)
Heating and cooling in one
The same system provides air conditioning in summer.(Mass Save: Heat pump rebates)
Local rebates differ by town
Wakefield (WMGLD), Reading-area towns (RMLD) and Peabody (PMLP) have municipal utilities with their own heat pump rebates. Most other North Shore towns are served by Mass Save sponsors.(WMGLD (Wakefield): Heat pump rebate, RMLD: Heat pump rebate or 0% interest loan, Peabody Municipal Light Plant: 2026 heat pump rebate program)

Further reading: Mass Save: Heat pump rebates · WMGLD (Wakefield): Heat pump rebate · RMLD: Heat pump rebate or 0% interest loan · Peabody Municipal Light Plant: 2026 heat pump rebate program

Every job is different. The pro you speak with will explain their own approach and pricing. North Shore Heat Pump Pros does not perform, supervise, or guarantee any work.

Ducted Heat Pumps by town

Homeowner guides

North Shore Heat Pump Rebates by Utility (2026)

Heat pump FAQ

Will my existing ducts work?

Sometimes. Heat pumps often need more airflow than a furnace, and leaky or undersized ducts may need work.

What is weatherization and why does it matter?

Insulation and air sealing reduce how much heat the house loses. Mass Save recommends weatherizing first, and RMLD requires weatherization for its whole-house rebate.

Is this the same as a geothermal heat pump?

No. This site covers air-source heat pumps. Ground-source systems use buried loops and are a different project.

Does RMLD allow Mass Save heat pump rebates?

RMLD says its heat pump rebate cannot be combined with Mass Save heat pump rebates, though RMLD customers may still be eligible for some Mass Save gas-specific rebates.

Is there a special electric rate for heat pumps?

Mass Save describes a seasonal heat pump rate offered by participating utilities. Municipal utilities set their own rates; ask yours.