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Cold-climate heat pumps sized for Ontario winters.

Central air-source heat pumps that heat and cool the whole house, matched to your furnace or air handler, with eligible rebates laid out in the quote.

Two cold-climate heat pump outdoor units on stands beside a home

Why a heat pump

A cold-climate heat pump keeps producing heat well below -20°C and moves heat instead of making it, so it costs a fraction of propane or electric baseboard to run. Paired with your existing furnace as a hybrid system, the furnace only fires on the coldest days.

It also replaces the air conditioner. One outdoor unit, heating and cooling, with a variable-speed compressor that runs quietly in the background.

What we install

Cold-climate ducted heat pumps

Variable-speed units rated for Ontario winters, sized to the heat loss.

Hybrid (dual-fuel) systems

Heat pump plus your gas or propane furnace, with a control that picks the cheaper fuel.

All-electric with air handler

For homes without gas, with electric backup sized for the coldest week.

Heat pump instead of A/C

When the A/C dies, a heat pump costs a little more and heats too.

Line sets, pads & brackets

Clean, insulated line sets, level pads or wall brackets above the snow line.

Controls

Thermostats that stage the system properly, set up and explained.

How we do it

Heat loss and duct capacity checked so the unit isn’t starved for airflow.
Rebate eligibility and financing laid out in the written quote.
Installed, charged by weight and commissioned to the manufacturer’s spec.
Warranty registered, with a start-up check after the first cold snap.

Where it fits

Cold-climate heat pump outside a stone-clad home
Replacing A/C and furnace
One outdoor unit that does both, with the furnace as backup.
Cottage in the pines at dusk with the lights on
Propane & electric homes
The biggest running-cost savings are on propane and baseboard.
Custom home in winter with a cedar deck
Custom builds
Designed into the mechanical package with ductwork sized for it.
What it typically costs, installed (2026)

Cold-climate heat pumps

Central ducted system$12,000 – $22,000
Hybrid (heat pump + furnace)$8,000 – $15,000
Home Renovation Savings rebateup to $7,500 back

After the rebate, a typical central system lands around $8,000 to $15,000 net. Any rebate you qualify for is built into the written quote. See the full cost guide →

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“Peter is very knowledgeable, very reliable and very fair with his pricing. What more could you ask for from a contractor. He will be my go to HVAC guy moving forward.”

— Dwayne Z., Google review

Questions we get asked

Do heat pumps really work at -25°C here?

Cold-climate models keep producing heat well below -20°C. We size them to the house and set up backup heat, so the system keeps up on the coldest nights.

What rebate can I get in Ontario in 2026?

The Home Renovation Savings Program pays up to $7,500 on qualifying cold-climate heat pumps. We confirm eligibility, list it in the quote and help with the paperwork.

Hybrid or all-electric?

Hybrid (heat pump plus a gas or propane furnace) is usually the better fit in Simcoe County and Muskoka: the heat pump does most of the work, the furnace covers the deepest cold.

Will it cool the house in summer?

Yes. A central heat pump replaces the air conditioner and does both jobs through your existing ducts.

How long does installation take?

Usually one to two days for a central or hybrid system once equipment is in. We commission and document the system before we leave.

Thinking about a heat pump?

We’ll tell you what your house qualifies for and what it will actually cost to run.