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System Installation and Maintenance Costs The cost to install a heat pump varies widely. It will depend on the type of system, the installer, the area where you live, whether you need any pre-work such as electric service upgrade, and any rebates that are available. A very rough cost range for basic ductless or compact-ducted systems is somewhere between $3,000-6,000 for each room or space being served directly by an indoor head or supply duct. Different brands vary in price, efficiency and features. Central ducted systems are less expensive on a per-room basis, if you already have ducts that are suitable to use for the system. But if the duct system needs significant upgrades this can add hundreds or even thousands to the total. Of course, added features or accessories like floor- or ceiling-mounted ductless systems, remote wall-mounted thermostats, or surge protectors all add to the cost, but they may be valuable additions. Complicated or tricky installation conditions, wiring upgrades, extra building code or permit requirements, and other similar situations also cost more, but may be bottom-line prerequisites for the job. The cost to install a brand-new heat pump shouldn’t be evaluated only on the dollar savings for heating and cooling your house. The cost may be fully or partly justified by increased comfort, greenhouse gas savings, and other benefits. Also, there are a number of situations that make the investment timely and affordable. Factors that can reduce cost and encourage you to consider a heat pump sooner rather than later, include: • If your existing heating system is getting older, you might consider supplementing or replacing it with a heat pump before it fails completely. This will give you time to shop around for the best replacement system. Remember, the true cost to install the heat pump system is merely the difference between its full cost and what you would have spent on a new boiler or furnace. • If you’re considering installing a new central air conditioner, or replacing an existing one, a heat pump may cost only a little more and will provide heating as well as cooling. Or, several ductless heat pumps may cost less than a new central air conditioner in a home without ducts; but unlike an AC system it can heat your house for most or all of the winter, saving money all year. • If you heat with oil, propane or electricity, a heat pump can save significantly on heating costs. What you spend to maintain the heat pump should be similar to other HVAC systems. If you change or clean the filters regularly yourself, it should be adequate to have regular service checks every 2-3 years, similar to gas equipment, and less often than the annual visits needed for oil heaters. 11PDF Image | Air Source Heat Pump Buying Guide
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