Heat pumps in Saugus
The median home in Saugus was built around 1962, and about 47% of homes date from before 1960.
Local sources: Mass Save: Heat pump rebates
Heat pump services in Saugus
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
11,402housing units
~1962median year built
47%built before 1960
72%owner-occupied
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter.