Average Cost of Replacing a Heat Pump in Maryland
In Baltimore County and surrounding counties, a heat pump installation costs between $4,200 and $7,300. On average, you can expect around $5,700. Many factors determine heat pump installation prices:
- Home Size: The bigger your home is, the more powerful your heat pump has to be.
- Heat Pump Brand: Every manufacturer has different prices for their heat pumps. Usually, long-standing brands will be more expensive.
- Installation Costs: Labor costs can vary from one installer to another.
- Electrical Upgrades: If you are replacing gas or oil heating equipment, you may need to upgrade your electrical panel to accommodate the heat pump. This can increase your total cost.
Ducted vs Ductless Heat Pump Costs
So, how much is a heat pump when you install a ducted system vs a ductless mini-split system? In general, different configurations cost different amounts of money. For example, if you already have ductwork and need a whole-home heating solution, a ducted system may make more sense. On the other hand, if you only need to heat and cool one area in the home, a single ductless mini-split may be the better decision.
Complete ducted heat pump systems range from $2,500 to $10,000. Ductless mini-splits typically range from $1,300 to $8,000 per unit.
Why Install a Heat Pump?
Heat pumps are all-electric heating and cooling systems. They provide many benefits over standard fossil-fuel furnaces and boilers. Many families decide to replace these older systems with heat pumps. When they do, they benefit from:
Lower Utility Bills
Heat pumps are very efficient. They provide two to four times more heat energy to a home than the electrical energy they consume. They are more efficient than fossil fuel-burning systems and electric baseboard heating. This means that your utility bills will be cheaper, saving you money.
Safer Operation
Since heat pumps are all electric, they do not burn gas or oil. This means there is no risk of carbon monoxide leaks. Your home will be safer and healthier. Heat pumps are also healthier for the environment because they don’t produce carbon emissions.
Dual Heating and Cooling
Heat pumps can heat and cool your home. All you have to do is flip a switch to change the mode. You will no longer have to use a furnace in the winter and separate window air conditioning units in the summer.
No-Cost Heat Pump Installations
Your heat pump replacement cost doesn’t have to be expensive. With the Community Action Council of Howard County’s Maryland weatherization program, income-eligible households can receive a new heat pump at no cost.
The assistance doesn’t stop at heat pumps either. If you’re eligible, you could also receive the following no-cost services:
How to Apply for the Maryland Weatherization Assistance Program
CAC makes it easy to get no-cost heat pump replacement in Maryland:
- Complete the Online Intake Form: Click the button at the bottom of this section and fill out your information in this intake form. This is usually all CAC needs to approve you. Sometimes, we may request more documentation.
- Schedule a Home Energy Assessment: We will send a professional energy auditor to your home. They’ll do a complete assessment to determine what upgrades will be best for you.
- Your Weatherization Upgrades Are Installed: Skilled, local contractors will complete the upgrades that were recommended during your home’s energy assessment.
- Quality Check: We follow up to make sure that your weatherization upgrades or new heat pump are meeting your family’s needs.