Mitsubishi ducted heat pump systems replace your furnace and central AC in one efficient upgrade — using the ducts you already have. Year-round heating and cooling, up to 3× more efficient than gas, installed by Essex County electricians who've been doing this work since 1984.
A ducted heat pump works on the same refrigerant-cycle principle as a ductless mini-split — it moves heat rather than generating it, making it 2–4× more efficient than combustion heating. But instead of using wall-mounted indoor units, it connects to your home's existing duct system, pushing conditioned air through every room just like a traditional forced-air furnace.
In winter, it extracts heat from outdoor air (even at temperatures well below freezing) and moves it indoors through your ducts. In summer, it reverses — removing heat from your home and dumping it outside. One system handles heating, cooling, and dehumidification. No separate furnace. No separate central AC unit. One integrated system.
💡 The key distinction: Ducted heat pumps are the right call when your home already has a forced-air system with working ductwork. You get the efficiency of heat pump technology without losing the whole-home, every-room comfort of central air.
Both ducted and ductless heat pumps are highly efficient, but the right choice depends on your home's existing infrastructure. We assess every home before recommending a system — here's how to think about it:
Not sure which you have? We'll assess your home during a free consultation — check your ducts, measure your panel capacity, and tell you exactly which system fits your situation.
A gas furnace with a separate central AC unit is two systems to buy, maintain, and eventually replace. A ducted heat pump is one system that does both jobs — and does them more efficiently. Here's what actually changes when you make the switch:
The hidden cost of traditional HVAC: A gas furnace and central AC installed separately often costs $10,000–$18,000. A ducted heat pump is typically in the same range — and replaces both. When you factor in lower operating costs, the math often favors the heat pump within 3–5 years.
The electrical side of a ducted heat pump installation is often where corners get cut. Some HVAC contractors will size the circuit wrong, run it on a shared breaker, or skip the permit entirely. As licensed master electricians, we handle this part ourselves — and we do it properly.
We're electricians first. The electrical scope is never subcontracted, never rushed. One crew, one point of contact, done right the first time.
Mitsubishi's Hyper Heat ducted systems are engineered for climates exactly like ours. The outdoor unit maintains rated heating capacity down to -13°F — critical in Massachusetts, where winter nights regularly drop into single digits. Generic heat pumps lose capacity as it gets colder. Mitsubishi Hyper Heat does not.
We've installed and serviced Mitsubishi systems across Essex County for years — colonials in Andover, older split-level homes in Peabody, newer construction in North Reading. Each job starts with an assessment of the existing ducts and electrical panel before we recommend a system.
Zolotas Electric was founded by John Zolotas in 1984. His son Greg runs the company today — second-generation master electricians who've spent four decades learning the homes of Essex County from the inside out.
We don't sell systems. We assess homes, recommend what makes sense, and install it properly. When a ducted heat pump is the right answer, we say so. When it isn't, we tell you that too.
Answer 8 quick questions about your home — heating type, ductwork, panel size — and we'll send you a personalized roadmap showing which upgrades make the most sense for your specific situation.
We'll walk through your home, inspect your existing ductwork and panel, explain what a ducted system would cost and save, and give you a clear quote. No pressure. No surprises.