The Latest Heat Pump Updates for 2025

Using a heat pump is an efficient way to heat and cool your home. They are a more sustainable HVAC system that transfers heat in and out of your home. This is different from a typical furnace, which generates heat from fuel.

Heat pumps offer combined functionality in one system, and the 2025 heat pump updates will make them even more efficient and sustainable.

New Heat Pump Technology

Updates to heat pump technology and features improve their operation and performance.

Variable Speed Compressors 

Older heat pumps had single-speed compressors, but recent innovations have introduced variable-speed compressors. These new compressors can adjust their speed instead of cycling on and off, increasing energy efficiency and reducing the wear and tear on the system. 

Cold-Climate Heat Pumps

One of the new advancements is focused on developing cold-climate heat pumps that can operate in much colder temperatures. Another one of the innovations is in dual-fuel heat pumps. These combine the use of electricity and gas, which allows for increased heating and lower energy costs. Newer heat pumps also have improved defrost systems to remove the ice, which can affect the system's efficiency. 

Smart Home Compatibility 

Adding smart feature capabilities is a much-needed heat pump improvement in this day and age. Heat pumps that connect to smart thermostats allow homeowners to set schedules and routines, control the system remotely, and receive alerts about maintenance needs or issues. 

New Heat Pump Refrigerants

At the beginning of 2025, the EPA banned the manufacturing and importing of R-410A in favor of HVAC refrigerants with lower global warming potential (GWP). The new options, R454B and R-32, have lower GWPs and are more environmentally friendly, emitting fewer greenhouse gases. Any residential or commercial heat pump system installed in 2025 will use the new refrigerants.

While the price of installing a new heat pump will increase, this switch makes already efficient heat pumps an even more sustainable option for your property, saving you money in the long run. 

2025 Heat Pump Incentives 

Replacing your system is your only option since heat pumps cannot be retrofitted to use the new refrigerants. Luckily, when it comes time to install a new heat pump for your property, homeowners can take advantage of several incentives and credits. 

Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit

As part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, homeowners get a 30% tax credit for installation costs of the highest efficiency products, up to $2000. The 2025 update gives homeowners a 30% tax credit when purchasing eligible energy-efficient heat pumps, up to $2000 annually. This tax credit is only for primary residences and Energy Star® certified systems. Homeowners also need a PIN number when they file their taxes. 

Geothermal Heat Pump Credit

The same law offers a 30% tax credit on installing an Energy Star® certified system for geothermal heat pumps. This tax credit can be used for primary and secondary homes. The percentage of the credit will drop to 26% in 2033 and 22% in 2034, giving homeowners a larger incentive to install a ground source heat pump sooner rather than later. 

Income-Based Heat Pump Rebate

You can get a rebate of up to $8000 through the High-Efficiency Home Rebate Program for installing energy-efficient systems in your home. This includes but is not limited to heat pumps. In order to qualify, you must have a household income of 150% of the median income for your area or less. This rebate can be combined with other tax credits, allowing homeowners to get more for their money when doing this pricey HVAC upgrade. 

Ready For a New Heat Pump? Call Master Mechanical 

There are a lot of heat pump updates and improvements in 2025 for home and business owners, and they can be challenging to understand on your own. The HVAC professionals at Master Mechanical can help you navigate picking the most energy-efficient heat pump model that’s best for your property. 

We also offer heat pump services like installations, replacements, repairs, and maintenance to keep your home comfortable and your system operating efficiently.

Contact Master Mechanical Today!