Heat Pump Backup Heat Massachusetts: Do You Really Need It?

Outdoor heat pump unit mounted on wooden planks on a flat rooftop, with electrical wiring and pipes attached; other HVAC units visible in the background.

Three weeks ago, a Newton homeowner meeting with Nick, one of our heat pump specialists, reached out with a concern. Another heat pump installer told him he “absolutely needed” electric backup heat strips for his new system, adding $2,800 to the quote. But his friend has the same Mitsubishi ducted heat pump with no backup […]