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Ducted air-source heat pump cost in New Hampshire
A 2,000 sq ft home job comes to $10,000–$20,000 at national rates. Adjusted for local HVAC mechanics and installers wages it is $10,200–$20,400 in Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area and $11,450–$22,850 in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH.
Checked October 20, 2026 · sources
- 1Ducted air-source, US $10,000–$20,000
- 2Lowest NH area $10,200–$20,400
- 3Highest NH area $11,450–$22,850
Price in each New Hampshire labor area
Labor is about 50% of this material's installed price at national rates, so a labor index of +10% moves the total by roughly 5%. The HVAC mechanics and installers index runs from +3.8% to +28.7% across the state.
| Area | Labor index | Low | High | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | ±0.0% | $10,000 | $20,000 | $15,000 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | +21.1% | $11,050 | $22,100 | $16,600 |
| Manchester-Nashua | +19.8% | $11,000 | $22,000 | $16,500 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | +28.7% | $11,450 | $22,850 | $17,150 |
| Central NH | +4.1% | $10,200 | $20,400 | $15,300 |
| Northern NH | +18.9% | $10,950 | $21,900 | $16,400 |
| Southwestern NH | +3.8% | $10,200 | $20,400 | $15,300 |
* No BLS estimate for HVAC mechanics and installers in that area; statewide median used.
By size
| Home size (sq ft) | National | Southwestern NH | Boston-Cambridge-Newton |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft home | $6,000–$8,500 | $6,100–$8,650 | $6,850–$9,700 |
| 1,500 sq ft home | $8,000–$10,500 | $8,150–$10,700 | $9,150–$12,000 |
| 2,000 sq ft home | $10,000–$20,000 | $10,200–$20,400 | $11,450–$22,850 |
| 2,500 sq ft home | $12,000–$22,000 | $12,250–$22,400 | $13,700–$25,150 |
| 3,000 sq ft home | $18,000–$25,000 | $18,350–$25,450 | $20,600–$28,600 |
| 3,500 sq ft home | $20,000–$28,000 | $20,400–$28,550 | $22,850–$32,000 |
| 4,000 sq ft home | $22,000–$32,000 | $22,400–$32,600 | $25,150–$36,600 |
Against the other heat pump materials
Ducted air-source heat pump is the most expensive option here at the midpoint. National ranges for 2,000 sq ft home:
- Ductless mini-split heat pump: $2,000–$17,000
Ducted air-source heat pump in towns with a permit page
| Town | Labor area | Estimate | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bow | Central NH | $10,200–$20,400 | $75 |
| Conway | Northern NH | $10,950–$21,900 | $75 |
| Durham | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $11,450–$22,850 | $170.07 |
| Exeter | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $11,450–$22,850 | $135.77 |
| Fitzwilliam | Southwestern NH | $10,200–$20,400 | $50 |
| Hudson | Manchester-Nashua | $11,000–$22,000 | $75 |
| Londonderry | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $11,450–$22,850 | from $75 |
| Manchester | Manchester-Nashua | $11,000–$22,000 | from $55 |
| Merrimack | Manchester-Nashua | $11,000–$22,000 | from $110 |
| New Ipswich | Manchester-Nashua | $11,000–$22,000 | from $100 |
| Newbury | Central NH | $10,200–$20,400 | $100 |
| Newport | Southwestern NH | $10,200–$20,400 | $202.81 |
| Portsmouth | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $11,450–$22,850 | from $75 |
| Salem | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $11,450–$22,850 | $111.50 |
The town pages quote each schedule's own wording. For the arithmetic behind a contractor's number, see how contractors price a roof and how to compare three quotes; back to heat pump installation cost.
Sources
- HomeGuide: Heat pump cost (Oct 30, 2025) — “Air-source (ducted) $10,000 – $25,000+ (includes air handler installation)”.
- Labor share: Filterbuy: Heat pump installation cost guide (Mar 4, 2026) — “labor typically accounts for 40% to 60% of the total installation cost.” (50% used).
- Wages: O*NET OnLine, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021.00), New Hampshire local wages; areas: BLS, May 2025 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Definitions.
Ranges built from published averages, not quotes. Cost by Town does not perform or arrange work.