Here are some essential questions you should ask your heat pump clothes dryer installer before your appliance is put in:

Configuration

Where can I put the heat pump clothes dryer?

Switching to a heat pump clothes dryer is an opportunity to rethink your laundry configuration. Consider moving your washer/dryer to a more convenient place.

Can the washer and heat pump dryer share the same drain?

Yes, but it might require an adapter. Make sure your installer knows how to configure the washer and dryer to share the same drain.

Do I need to add a 240-volt outlet?

Most heat pump clothes dryers are only compatible with a 240-volt outlet. If you don’t have one available, one will have to be installed by a licensed electrician.

Cost & Timing

What is the installation price and what incentives are available?

The cost of a heat pump clothes dryer can range in between $1,000 and $1,500 for compact or full-size dryers. However, the operating costs of a heat pump clothes dryer can be less than half of that of a conventional electric dryer.

There are incentives available to residents in Massachusetts wishing to upgrade to an electric clothes dryer. Depending on your electric provider, you may be eligible for different incentive programs.

  • Mass Save®/ENERGY STAR Rebate: You may be eligible for a $50 rebate for an ENERGY STAR certified heat pump clothes dryer. See the ENERGY STAR website for details and submit your rebate application through Mass Save.
  • If you are served by a municipal electric company, visit your electricity provider’s webpage to see if it offers incentives for heat pump clothes dryers.
What will it cost to seal off the dryer vent hole and cap the gas line, if necessary?

Be sure to factor these two important tasks into any installation costs. Capping a gas line can cost around $150.

What should I do to prepare for the installation?

Make sure you understand from your installer if there is anything you need to do to prepare to have them working in your home.

Contact Ground-Source Heat Pump Installers

We recommend selecting ground-source heat pump installers from the Mass Save Heat Pump Installer Network (HPIN).

Customers of Berkshire Gas, Cape Light Compact, Eversource, Liberty Utilities, National Grid, and Unitil are eligible for Mass Save ground-source heat pump rebates and financing offers, which are accessed by using an HPIN installer.

Customers of Municipal Light Plants (MLPs) can also use installers in the HPIN, though rebates and financing offers will be determined by your MLP.

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Contact Heat Pump Water Heater Installers

We recommend selecting heat pump water heater installers from the Mass Save Heat Pump Installer Network (HPIN).

Customers of Berkshire Gas, Cape Light Compact, Eversource, Liberty Utilities, National Grid, and Unitil are eligible for Mass Save heat pump water heater rebates and financing offers, which are accessed by using an instant rebate process or an HPIN installer.

Customers of Municipal Light Plants (MLPs) can also use installers in the HPIN, though rebates and financing offers will be determined by your MLP.

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Residents of Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard

No-cost HEA available

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Customers of Municipal Light Plants

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All other Residents

No-cost HEA available

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Contact Air-Source Heat Pump Installers

We recommend selecting air-source heat pump installer from the Mass Save Heat Pump Installer Network (HPIN).

Customers of Berkshire Gas, Cape Light Compact, Eversource, Liberty Utilities, National Grid, and Unitil are eligible for Mass Save air-source heat pump rebates and financing offers, which are accessed by using an HPIN installer.

Customers of Municipal Light Plants (MLPs) can also use installers in the HPIN, though rebates and financing offers will be determined by your MLP.

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