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Cold climate heat pumps

A cold climate heat pump is built to keep heating your home when it is well below freezing outside. Here is what the term means and how eligible models are identified.

Outdoor heat pump unit on a stand beside a brick house in winter

What cold-climate means

Eligible Products List

The federal rebate applies to heat pumps on the government's Eligible Products List. Each model is identified by its AHRI number.

Capacity at -15°C

Earlier Ontario programs required these units to keep at least 70% of their heating capacity at -15°C.

Variable-speed compressor

Earlier Ontario programs also required a variable-speed compressor, which adjusts output to match how much heat the home needs.

How this connects to the federal rebate

Only cold-climate heat pumps on the Eligible Products List can qualify for the federal heat pump rebate. We check every model against the list before we quote it.

Read how the federal rebate works

Program details are still being finalized and may change. Source: Government of Canada.

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Cold climate heat pump questions

What is a cold climate heat pump?

A heat pump designed to keep heating in very cold weather. Earlier Ontario programs required at least 70% of heating capacity at -15°C and a variable-speed compressor.

How do I know if a model is eligible for the federal rebate?

The federal rebate applies to heat pumps on the government's Eligible Products List, identified by AHRI number. We check the model against the list before we quote it.

Which brand should I choose?

Eligibility is by model, not brand. We compare models for your home's size and heating needs and check each one against the Eligible Products List.

Program details are still being finalized and may change. Source: Government of Canada.

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