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HEATING

Cold-climate heat pumps

All-electric heating and cooling sized for a Toronto winter, with the gas furnace kept as a backup or removed entirely.

Pricing
Hybrid heat pump retrofits typically run…
Response
Most installs within 10 – 14 days in shoulder season; longer during winter
Warranty
2-year labour
Brands
LG, Samsung
Cold-climate heat pump installed beside a Toronto brick house.
What makes our cold-climate heat pumps good

Cold-climate heat pumps work in Toronto. We've installed dozens that hold setpoint at -18 °C without auxiliary heat. We size with a real heat-loss calc, pair with the furnace as a hybrid system when that's the better economics, and only recommend full electrification when the envelope and electrical service support it. We'll be honest about which case yours is.

Cold-climate spec

Rated 100% capacity at -15 °C, 75%+ at -25 °C on the units we install most.

Hybrid or all-electric

Most Toronto homes are happiest in hybrid mode for the first winter, then we re-evaluate.

Greener Homes & HER+

We complete the paperwork. We don't take a finder's fee on rebates.

Quiet outdoor unit

Variable compressor + acoustic shrouds keep neighbours from noticing.

Heat pump on a concrete pad beside a brick wall.
Job specs

What's included, what's not, and what it'll cost.

  • Cold-climate inverter heat pump
  • Indoor coil or air handler
  • Refrigerant line set and pad
  • Smart thermostat with hybrid logic
  • Rebate application support (Greener Homes, HER+, City rebates where applicable)
  • Permit and ESA inspection
  • Commissioning report with capacity test
  • 2-year labour warranty

Not included

  • Panel upgrades (we partner with licensed electricians and quote separately)
  • Insulation or air-sealing — we'll refer trusted partners

Pricing

Hybrid heat pump retrofits typically run $9,500 – $14,500 before rebates in Toronto. Greener Homes and HER+ rebates can return $5,000 – $7,800 depending on eligibility. We'll show you the net number, not just the gross.

Response

Most installs within 10 – 14 days in shoulder season; longer during winter

Warranty

2-year labour, manufacturer parts up to 12 years

Brands we install

LGSamsungMitsubishi
Process

Four steps. Same four every job.

  1. Step 1

    1. Energy audit

    We'll cross-reference an EnerGuide audit if you have one, or recommend one before sizing.

  2. Step 2

    2. Sizing & rebate paperwork

    Heat-loss calc, ductwork capacity check, rebate application drafted.

  3. Step 3

    3. Install

    Outdoor unit on a vibration-isolated pad, refrigerant lines pressure tested, indoor coil tied to existing furnace or air handler.

  4. Step 4

    4. Hybrid setpoint tuning

    We set the changeover temperature based on your actual gas/hydro rates and your comfort, then revisit it after the first cold snap.

Common questions

Five-minute answers to the questions we get most.

    A cold-climate heat pump rated for that temperature, sized correctly, paired with a backup heat source — yes. We've measured it across multiple winters.
    For most retrofits, we recommend keeping the furnace for the first winter and using hybrid logic. If gas rates rise or your home performs better than expected, we can decommission later.
    It depends on your rate plan and usage. We'll model it against your last 12 months of gas + hydro usage so you have a real expectation, not a marketing number.
Ready when you are

Ready for a cold-climate heat pumps quote?

Free in-home visit, written quote within 48 hours, no upsell scripts.

Technician explaining a new system to a homeowner.
New floor duct register installed on hardwood.

Next — Ductwork & ventilation

Sealing, balancing, replacing, and re-routing residential ductwork — including the basement runs the original installer skipped.

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