A typical ducted air-source heat pump, whole home (~3 ton, ~2,000 sq ft) costs $20,000 installed. Most jobs land between $14,000 and $28,000 (variable-speed ducted heat pump outdoor unit and air handler sized ~3 tons, line set, refrigerant, thermostat, condensate, electrical circuit, removal of old equipment, permit, commissioning, using existing usable ductwork. excludes new/replacement ductwork (+~$4,500 average, nescaum) and panel/service upgrade (see panel_upgrade_200a). typical = northeast program invoice data of ~$6,600-$6,900/ton x 3 tons.).
With the biggest rebate on offer here ($20,000), a typical job could cost you as little as $0.
Up to $1,000. Replacing strip (electric resistance) heat with a heat pump: $600 at 15.2 SEER2 / 7.5 HSPF2, or $1,000 at 16 SEER2 / 7.5 HSPF2. Replacing an existing heat pump: $500 (15.2 SEER2 minimum). A/C-only upgrade: $300.
Not a rebate: Duke applies its incentives, then the remaining cost of HVAC (with duct sealing), mini-split (with duct sealing) or heat pump water heater upgrades is repaid on the bill over a fixed 10-year term; no...
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Heat pump installers
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