We would like to thank everyone who came out to join us this week at Somerville's HeatSmart/CoolSmart community conversation to talk about the hows, whys and how-much of ductless mini-split heat pumps and air conditioners. If you couldn't make it out, here are some pictures of the event, and some information we shared with the folks who did.

Christine Andrews, City of Somerville Housing and Environment Programs Coordinator kicks off the evening.

Updated: February 2020

Here in the Greater Boston area, ductless heating and cooling in a single zone configuration, fully installed and ready to turn on starts at $4,500 and the price goes up from there depending on a number of factors.

You may have found websites that claim it costs $1867 to purchase a new ductless mini split, and $159 to have it professionally installed. As you can imagine, that price is not only the cheapest, least efficient unit on the market, but I don't know a contractor worth allowing into your home who would charge that little for labor. Proceed with caution.

READ: 7 Reasons to Choose Professional Installation for Your Heating and Cooling System

Ductless Mini-Splits are Whisper-Quiet

By now you may already know that ductless is a quiet, efficient heating and air conditioning solution for your home that will reduce your energy costs and in some cases, pay for itself in energy savings.

But, what can a homeowner expect to pay for this modern, convenient heating and air conditioning solution in the greater Boston area?



Ductless mini-split technology has been around for more than 50 years, but has only been available to New England homeowners for about thirty years.

In Japan, ductless accounts for 90% of all HVAC systems sold, and more than 80% in Europe.

Unfamiliarity with ductless technology and spotty access to educational information has slowed the growth of ductless acceptance in the United States, but the efficiency of ductless has caused major utility companies, government agencies and homeowners to take notice.

The financial incentives associated with ductless technology have made it one of the fastest growing home comfort solutions for residential heat pump and residential air conditioning replacements.

So, how much can you expect to pay to have a Mitsubishi ductless system installed in your home? Of course I'm going to tell you, it depends.

I found this great video about ductless thorugh Rick Nortz's "Ductless Revolution" group on LinkedIn.

Between rebates and 0% financing, there's never been a better time for Massachusetts homeowners to upgrade to ductless.

Massachusetts homeowners are lining up to take advantage of some of the highest rebates on Mitsubishi ductless air conditioning ever offered.

The 66th Annual New England Home Show is taking place at the Seaport WTC in Boston from February 26th - 28th- this weekend!

Between rebates and 0% financing options, there's never been a better time to go ductless.

Last month they increased rebate amounts, now they've extended the deadline! And the savings is really hard to ignore. I'm advising everybody I know to upgrade now to efficient ductless heating and cooling while these rebates are still on the table.

Check out the installation we did in this South End brownstone. Read more here.

Mass CEC COOL SMART Program has announced yet another change to their 2016 rebate levels!

Since their last change only a month ago, we have been absolutely swamped with installations in Mission Hill, Beacon Hill, the North End, Cambridge and the Back Bay.

Residents all over the greater Boston area are lining up to take advantage of this free money to make the transition to ductless, efficient heating and cooling.

Mitsubishi Ductless Hyper Heat Systems Qualify for the Maximun Rebates Available.

They increased rebate amounts this past summer, now they've extended the deadline to help Boston area residents save on high efficiency heating!

And the savings is really hard to ignore. I'm advising everybody I know to upgrade now to efficient ductless heating and cooling while these rebates are still on the table.

Check out the installation we did in this South End brownstone. Read more here.