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Heat pump installation

A heat pump heats your home in winter and cools it in summer. We help you choose the right type for your home and install it, with a written quote first.

Installer connecting a heat pump outdoor unit on a concrete pad

Three ways to install a heat pump

Ducted heat pump

Uses your existing ducts to heat and cool every room. Best when the ductwork is in good condition.

Ductless mini-split

Wall-mounted units with no ducts. Good for additions, older homes, basements and rooms the main system struggles to reach.

Heat pump with a gas furnace kept

The federal rules allow an existing system to stay as backup, as long as the heat pump is sized to heat the whole home. We confirm the sizing before we quote.

What we check before we quote

A heat pump has to be sized for your home. These are the four things we look at first.

  • Home size and heat loss: how much heat your home needs on a cold day.
  • Ductwork: whether existing ducts can carry the airflow a heat pump needs.
  • Electrical panel: whether there is capacity for the new equipment.
  • Current heating: what you heat with today and what stays or goes.

What affects the price

The price depends on the type of system, the number of zones, the condition of your ductwork, any electrical upgrades and the model you choose.

See typical installed price ranges

How it works

Four steps, from first call to a working system.

  1. Quote

    Tell us about your home. We look at the space, the current system and what you want, then give you a written quote with the full project cost.

  2. Plan

    We confirm the equipment, sizing, ductwork and electrical work, and agree on an install date with you.

  3. Install

    We install the system, connect it, and test that it heats or cools as planned.

  4. Handover

    We show you how to use the system and thermostat, and give you an invoice that lists the make, model and full cost.

Get your free heat pump quote

Tell us where you are and what you need. We reply within one business day, or call 1 (866) 206-7471.

Free quote, no obligation. We reply within one business day.

Heat pump installation questions

Do I need ductwork for a heat pump?

No. A ducted heat pump uses existing ducts. A ductless mini-split uses wall-mounted indoor units and needs no ducts.

Can I keep my gas furnace?

Yes, a heat pump can be installed alongside a gas furnace that covers the coldest days. Whether this setup qualifies for the federal rebate is not confirmed.

How much does heat pump installation cost?

It depends on home size, ductwork, electrical capacity and the model. Your written quote shows the exact price. See typical price ranges.

Will my heat pump qualify for the federal rebate?

Eligibility is by model, on the government's Eligible Products List, identified by AHRI number. We check the model against the list before we quote it. Read how the rebate works.

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

Call 1 (866) 206-7471