What it is
A Reddit post where a homeowner discusses being quoted $15,000-20,000 for electrical installation work including panel upgrade, high-voltage wiring for heat pump, resistive heat backup, and heat pump water heater circuits, with 30% tax credit applied.
Why it matters
Panel upgrades and dedicated circuits represent a significant cost barrier in heat pump retrofits, affecting homeowner adoption decisions. Without specifics on existing service size, panel capacity constraints, or labor breakdown, this remains anecdotal rather than actionable intelligence for installers or program designers.
Evidence from source:
- Installation quote of $15-20K covers electrical panel upgrade, high-voltage wiring for heat pump, resistive heat, and heat pump water heater
- 30% tax credit applied to reduce net system cost
Links
- Canonical source: https://www.reddit.com/r/heatpumps/comments/1rnfjs6/im_being_quoted_15_to_20k_for_installation_plus/
- Topic: /topics/estimating/
- Topic: /topics/pathways-install/
Open questions
- What was the existing panel capacity and service amperage that drove the upgrade requirement?
- How does the install cost break down between panel/service upgrade versus branch circuit work?