Heat Pump Installation
Heating and cooling in one system, with Mass Save rebate eligibility for qualifying homes.
HEAT SMARTER
A New Heating System Doesn't Have to Cost What You Think.
Mass Save certified. Rebates up to $8,500 applied at point of sale. Written price before installation begins.
What Heating Installation Includes
Furnace Installation
A direct heating replacement option for homes where a furnace remains the right fit.
Boiler Installation
Heating installation for homes using boiler-based or hydronic heat.
Our Engineering Guarantee
Rebates Applied at Point of Sale
617 HVAC coordinates eligible Mass Save rebates so you pay the rebate-discounted price immediately instead of waiting for reimbursement.
Written Price Before Installation
You receive a written investment for each option before work begins, including eligible rebate details.
Heat Pump and Furnace Comparison
We show heat pump, furnace, and hybrid options in writing so you can compare cost, comfort, and long-term operating impact.
Cold-Climate Heat Pump Performance
Modern cold-climate heat pumps operate efficiently at -15°F, which is well within Boston winter conditions.
The Installation Protocol
01
Assessment Visit
LiDAR measurement of square footage, windows, insulation, electrical capacity, and existing heating/cooling infrastructure. Mass Save eligibility is identified at this visit.
02
Engineering and Proposal
Complete load calculation, system recommendation, Mass Save rebate review, and written investment for each option.
03
Written Price. You Approve.
The number you approve includes eligible Mass Save rebates applied at point of sale. Nothing changes after you sign.
04
Installation with Daily Updates
Daily progress reports throughout the project, with electrical coordination when needed.
05
30-Day Follow-Up
We return to verify system sizing, balance, and efficiency. Warranty paperwork is handled.
The Mass Save Opportunity Most Boston Homeowners Miss
In 2026, Mass Save offers the following rebates for qualifying heat pump installations:
Whole-Home Heat Pump Rebate: $2,650 per ton, maximum $8,500
Partial-Home Heat Pump Rebate: $1,125 per ton, maximum $8,500
0% HEAT Loan: Up to $25,000 in financing
To qualify, equipment must use R-32 or R-454B refrigerant. R-410A equipment is no longer eligible as of January 1, 2026. Systems must be installed by December 31, 2026.
617 HVAC is Mass Save certified. We coordinate the rebate process and apply it at point of sale — you pay the rebate-discounted price immediately, not after a reimbursement process. Federal IRA tax credits for heat pumps expired at the end of 2025, but the Mass Save program remains in full effect.
Heat Pump vs. Furnace — The Honest Comparison
A furnace heats only. A heat pump heats in winter and cools in summer — one system doing two jobs. Heat pumps qualify for Mass Save rebates. Furnaces don't.
Modern cold-climate heat pumps operate efficiently at -15°F. Boston winters average 20 to 30°F — well within the operating range. The efficiency argument for heat pumps in Massachusetts is strong and getting stronger as equipment improves.
For a home replacing a failing furnace that also needs cooling, a heat pump conversion after Mass Save rebates is often less expensive than a new furnace alone — and delivers more. We show you the comparison in writing. The decision is yours.
The Real Story
The Lexington family's situation wasn't unusual. Most Boston homeowners replacing a furnace don't know about heat pump conversion because most contractors don't bring it up. The margin on a straight furnace replacement is simpler. The Mass Save coordination takes work.
We did the work. We ran their load calculation, assessed their electrical capacity, coordinated with our affiliated electrical contractors for the panel upgrade, and navigated the Mass Save process. The rebate applied at closing — they paid the net price, not the gross price.
They are now on our Vital maintenance plan. Four visits per year, priority scheduling, quarterly inspections. Their heat pump is maintaining both heating and cooling with lower monthly energy costs than their old gas furnace.
How Installation Works
Step 1: Assessment Visit
LiDAR measurement of square footage, windows, insulation, electrical capacity, and existing heating/cooling infrastructure. We identify Mass Save eligibility at this visit.
Step 2: Engineering and Proposal
Complete load calculation. System recommendation — heat pump, furnace, or hybrid. Mass Save rebate applied where eligible. Written investment for each option. You choose.
Step 3: Written Price. You Approve.
The number you approve includes Mass Save rebates applied at point of sale. Typical heating installation ranges from $5,000 to $12,000+. Nothing changes after you sign.
Step 4: Installation with Daily Updates
Daily progress reports throughout the project. For heat pump installations requiring electrical upgrades, we coordinate with affiliated licensed electricians.
Step 5: 30-Day Follow-Up
We return to verify system sizing, balance, and efficiency. Warranty paperwork handled. If anything needs adjustment, we handle it. Included.
Protect Your New Investment
A new heating system is a multi-year investment. Maintenance is what protects it.
Our maintenance plans start at $60 per month and include priority scheduling and annual credits toward equipment. The annual credits accumulate — a customer on the Vital plan for five years builds $6,000 in credits toward their next system purchase.
Related Services
- Heating Repair - System not working? We diagnose before quoting.
- Heat Pump Installation - Dedicated heat pump installation page with full Mass Save detail.
- Maintenance Plans - Protect your new heating investment.
Service Area
Serving Greater Boston and nearby communities.
Arlington, MABedford, MABelmont, MABoston, MABrookline, MABurlington, MACambridge, MAConcord, MALexington, MALincoln, MAMedford, MANatick, MANeedham, MANewton, MANorwood, MASomerville, MASudbury, MAWaltham, MAWatertown, MAWayland, MAWellesley, MAWeston, MAWestwood, MAWinchester, MAWoburn, MA