Heat Pump Installation in Ottawa

Yes. Cold-climate heat pumps are a different category from the units people remember from twenty years ago. The systems we install are rated to produce useful heat down to -30°C, and they're tested at those temperatures rather than at mild-climate ratings.

It depends on what you heat with now. A heat pump moves heat rather than burning fuel to make it, delivering roughly three units of heat for every unit of electricity it uses. If you heat with electric baseboards, oil, or propane, the savings are usually significant. With natural gas, a hybrid setup that runs the heat pump most of the season and the furnace on the coldest days normally makes the better economics. We'll run the numbers for your home during the assessment.

Most heat pump installations in Ottawa run between $8,000 and $20,000. Pricing depends on your ductwork, the capacity your home needs, and which rebate tier applies. We give you a free in-home assessment and three priced options with rebates applied, so you know your real out-of-pocket cost before you decide.

Ontario's Home Renovation Savings Program offers up to $7,500 for a qualifying air source heat pump. The amount depends on how your home is heated, electricity, oil, propane, and wood qualify for more, natural gas for less. The program runs through November 2026 and requires an approved contractor and written pre-approval. We're approved, and we handle the application.

Not necessarily, though many Ottawa homeowners keep theirs. In a hybrid setup the heat pump does most of the heating and the furnace takes over on the coldest days. In a fully electric setup the heat pump handles everything with supplementary electric heat as backup. We'll walk you through which makes more sense for your home.

Yes, and it's one of the most common reasons Ottawa homeowners make the switch. A heat pump cools exactly as an air conditioner does in summer and adds efficient heating in winter from the same outdoor unit. If your AC is near the end of its life, a heat pump gets you cooling plus most of your heating for a comparable installed cost after rebates.

That comes out of a heat load calculation, not from the size of your old unit. We measure square footage, layout, insulation, and window area to determine the capacity you actually need. Oversizing is the most common installation mistake, and it costs you both comfort and efficiency.

Most residential installations are completed in one to two days, depending on whether ductwork or new line sets are involved. Ductless installations are usually faster. We give you a firm timeline with your quote.

Yes. Removal and proper disposal of your old equipment is included in the installation.

We're an Authorized Mitsubishi Dealer and also install Rheem and Midea cold-climate systems. Mitsubishi Zuba carries a 12-year parts and compressor warranty and is our most common recommendation for Ottawa homes, though we'll explain the trade-offs.

Yes. We offer flexible financing so you can spread the cost over time, and it can be combined with your Home Renovation Savings Program rebate. Ask about current plans when you book your free quote.