Heat pumps in Malden
The median home in Malden was built around 1950, and about 56% of homes date from before 1960.
Local sources: Mass Save: Heat pump rebates
Heat pump services in Malden
Ductless Mini-Split Heat PumpsDuctless mini-splits are the most common heat pump in older North Shore homes that heat with radiators or baseboard and have no ducts.
Ducted (Central) Heat PumpsIf 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.
Oil to Heat Pump ConversionA full conversion replaces oil or gas as your main heat with a heat pump system.
Oil Tank RemovalOnce you stop burning oil, the tank becomes a liability.Why a heat pump is worth a look
Mass Save says cold-climate heat pumps are 2 to 3 times as efficient as a boiler or furnace and work down to -15°F. Rebates depend on your utility: several North Shore towns have municipal light departments with their own programs.
Sources: 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
27,876housing units
~1950median year built
56%built before 1960
41%owner-occupied
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter.