Old oil boiler next to a new heat pump installation in a basement

Oil to Heat Pump Conversion on the North Shore

A full conversion replaces oil or gas as your main heat with a heat pump system. Done well, it means no more fuel deliveries and no combustion in the house. We connect you with independent local installers who can plan the conversion, including what to do with the old equipment and tank.

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Good fit if...

You heat with oil or propane and want off delivered fuel
Your boiler or furnace is old and you are planning a replacement
You want central cooling too
You want to qualify for higher rebates tied to replacing fossil fuel heat
You have an oil tank you would rather not keep

How an install goes

Assessment. Heat-loss calculation, a look at existing distribution, and often a home energy assessment for weatherization.
Plan. Ductless, ducted or a mix, plus a separate plan for hot water if the boiler also heats your water.
Install and decommission. The heat pump is installed; the old system and oil tank are removed or decommissioned under the required permits.
Rebates. File for the utility rebate, which in some programs is larger when fossil fuel is fully replaced.

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.

Oil Conversions by town

Homeowner guides

Heat pump FAQ

What about my hot water?

If your boiler also makes hot water, you will need a separate water heater, often a heat pump water heater. Ask installers to include it in the quote.

Do I have to remove my oil tank?

Not always, but removing or abandoning a tank requires a fire department permit in Massachusetts. See oil tank removal.

Are there extra rebates for full replacement?

Some programs pay more. WMGLD, for example, lists higher per-ton rebates for systems replacing fossil fuel and for a complete gas disconnect.

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.