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Enjoy year-round comfort with an energy-efficient new heat pump, expertly sourced for your needs and installed by our licensed technicians.
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Home Depot heat pump installers are licensed HVAC technicians with the experience to get the job done right.
Quality Work Guaranteed
All heat pump installation projects are backed up by a one-year labour warranty, with optional extended warranty up to 10 years available.
Energy Efficiency
We install certified energy-efficient heat pumps for top performance while using less energy.
Here’s What We Do For You
Our expert heat pump installers will supply your home with a top-rated heat pump to keep your home warm and comfortable through the colder seasons and cool through the warmer ones.
With heat pump installation, we will:
Help you choose from top-rated, energy-efficient heat pump options.
Source your new heat pump and deliver it to your home.
Schedule and complete a professional installation from our licensed and experienced HVAC technicians.
What’s Included With Your Heat Pump & Installation Services?
Free Consultation
We provide expert advice to help you choose your heat pump, and a free, no-obligation quote from our licensed installers.
Delivery of Your Heat Pump
We will source your new ductless, central or cold climate heat pump and deliver it to your home for installation.
Professional Installation
Our licensed technicians will install your new heat pump promptly and properly.
Trusted Brands
We install top-quality heat pumps from tried-and-true brands such as Trane® and RunTru®.
Optional Upgrades
Ask your installer about enhancing comfort and saving energy by adding a new air filter or smart thermostat.
Thorough Site Cleanup
Our installers will make sure the area is clean upon completion of your heat pump installation.
Stay warm and comfortable in your home with heat pump installation services from our trusted experts.
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Enjoy Year-Round Comfort and Efficiency
Connect with a licensed heat pump installer today and learn more about how to upgrade to a clean, energy-efficient heat pump for your home.
Choose Heat Pump Installation If:
✔ You want an HVAC system that both heats and cools your home
✔ You want to switch from gas heating to electricity
✔ You want exceptional comfort with class-leading energy efficiency
How Does Heat Pump Installation Work?
1 Free Consultation
- Book a free in-home appointment with a Home Depot Installer to discuss your new heat pump installation project and get a quote.
2 Installation
- At a pre-scheduled time, the Installer will deliver your new heat pump and complete your installation.
- The installer will follow established guidelines for heat pump installation to ensure that all equipment is installed safely and properly.
3 Final Inspection
- Upon completion, the Installer will inspect your new heat pump system, show you how to use it, and confirm that the project meets your approval.
- They will haul away your old HVAC equipment for safe disposal.
Why Choose A Cold Climate Heat Pump?
Enjoy efficient, reliable heating performance in cold winters with a Cold Climate Heat Pump.
Consider a cold climate heat pump if:
✔ You want a year-round, single-system home heating and cooling solution.
✔ You live in a region with cold winters (frequent temperatures below -15° C).
✔ You want an all-electric heating solution that is both effective and energy efficient.
How Is A Cold Climate Heat Pump Different From A Standard Heat Pump?
Standard heat pumps have greatly improved performance and efficiency in cold weather in recent years. But cold climate heat pumps are an efficient, effective, all-electric alternative to a gas furnace that is fine-tuned to handle frigid Canadian winters.
Some key differences between standard and cold climate heat pumps include:
◼ Specialized Performance
While all heat pumps perform in mild to moderate climates, cold-climate heat pumps are purpose-built for regions with harsh winters.
◼ Efficiency
While standard heat pumps become less efficient extracting heat from cold air, cold-climate heat pumps continue to work efficiently at very low temperatures.
◼ Low-Temperature Operation
Most heat pump systems require supplementary heating below freezing, while cold-climate heat pumps continue to work effectively down to about -25°C.
◼ Advanced Features
Enhanced features, such as refrigerants with a lower boiling point*, improved heat exchangers and variable-speed compressors, allow cold climate heat pumps to more closely adjust to cold weather conditions.
*Not applicable to all cold climate heat pumps; please see manufacturers’ specifications for details.
How Does A Cold Climate Heat Pump Work?
A cold climate heat pump is designed to distribute hot or cold air through your home for year-round comfort. It’s an all-electric, all-year home heating and cooling system, reducing the need for fossil fuels.
During the summer, a cold climate heat pump expels indoor heat to cool your home. In winter, it pulls in heat from ambient outdoor air and transfers it indoors to keep you warm.
Is a Cold Climate Heat Pump Right for My Home?
Used as a supplement or replacement to fossil fuels, cold climate heat pumps are a good option for homeowners seeking to reduce their carbon footprint. During your free consultation, our authorized installer will assess your home and recommend system options that offer the best combination of performance and value.
We install 2 types of cold climate heat pumps for homes:
A central cold climate heat pump connects to a central air system from outside your home. The refrigerant coil inserted through your duct system connects to the outdoor condenser unit. An air delivery system, such as a furnace or an air handler, then distributes the converted hot or cold air through your ducts to your entire home.
When installed with a furnace, your central cold climate heat pump can be used as a supplementary HVAC system, allowing you to switch between fuel sources for optimal savings and efficiency. During installation, your installer will program shut-off settings into the auto-thermostat control system so you can easily switch from one heat source to another.
Best Suited For:
- Homeowners in cold weather climates ( -10° to -20° C)
- Multi-floor homes with a central duct system
- Homeowners seeking to upgrade a central HVAC duct system
- Homeowners seeking to replace central air conditioning and reduce energy consumption
- Homeowners seeking to convert from gas or propane to electricity
- Homeowners in off-grid communities with cold winters
Ductless cold climate heat pumps, or mini-split heat pumps, are installed indoors and connected to a compressor unit outside of the home.
The refrigerant coil heats or cools the ambient air as needed, which is circulated by means of a built-in fan. In the absence of a duct system, multiple units can also be installed indoors to distribute hot or cool air throughout the entire home.
Temperature controls and auto-settings are programmed during installation by your installer so you can easily switch from one heat source to another for comfort and cost savings.
Best Suited For:
- Homeowners in cold weather climates (regular winter temperatures of -10° to -20° Celsius or lower)
- Homeowners seeking to replace a duct HVAC system
- Homes with an open-concept floor plan
- Homeowners seeking to replace central air conditioning and reduce energy consumption
- Homeowners seeking to convert from gas or propane to electricity
- Homeowners in off-grid communities and winter climates
Which Central Heat Pumps Do We Install?
Our central heat pump installers are committed to sourcing the right system for your home and budget. Some popular options include:
Trane XL16i H/P $$$
Key Features:
- Up to 17.00 SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio)
- 9.60 HSPF (heating season performance factor)
- Protective Weatherguard Top™
- Climatuff® compressor
Trane XR18 H/P $$$
Key Features:
- 18.00 SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio)
- 10 HSPF (heating season performance factor)
- Woven Spine Fin™ coil
- Climatuff® compressor
Trane XR14 H/P $$
Key Features:
- Up to 14.50 SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio)
- 8.50 HSPF (heating season performance factor)
- Woven Spine Fin™ coil
- Climatuff® compressor
RunTru $
Key Features:
- Up to 14.00 SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio)
- 8.20 HSPF (heating season performance factor)
- Safe, 24V low-voltage control
- Quiet operation: max. 76 dB
How Much Does A Heat Pump Cost to Install?
In Canada, the average heat pump installation cost is $8,500 for a mid-range 2-ton unit, while prices can range from $6,950 to $13,000. Your heat pump installation cost includes your new equipment plus labour, before tax.
Your installer will be able to discuss all available grants, rebates and financing options to help you manage your heat pump installation cost.
Prices vary according to the size of your home and your local climate, which will determine the type of heat pump your installer will recommend. They will also consider any factors unique to your home that might affect installation or the equipment you need. Ask your installer as well whether any additional disposal fees may be applied to your project.
The following chart shows some popular central heat pump options and some basic price information:
Model Name |
2-ton Average Price | 2-ton Price Range | 3-ton Average Price |
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Trane XL16i |
$8,500 |
$7,900-$9,500 |
$9,500 |
Trane XV18 |
$11,200 |
$10,500-$13,000 |
$12,800 |
Trane XR14 |
$7,450 |
$6,950-$9,550 |
$8,790 |
*For illustrative purposes only. Price figures shown are Canada-wide, Quebec excluded, and include labour. Taxes extra.
Heat Pump Or Furnace: Which Is Better?
Both heat pumps and furnaces are extremely reliable, energy-efficient options for heating your home. Each system, however, comes with its own advantages to consider before you choose which one is best for your home.
◼ Energy Efficiency
Traditionally, furnaces provided the best option for energy efficiency for colder climate regions where winter temperatures routinely fall below minus 5 degrees Celsius. At that point, some conventional heat pumps begin to lose their advantage; however, cold-climate heat pumps are optimized for much colder temperatures and can easily meet the challenges of Canadian winter.
◼ Cost
Because heat pumps are complex systems designed to both heat and cool your home, they typically cost more to install than a furnace or an air conditioner. However, thanks to their excellent energy efficiency, they are cheaper to operate, which often leads to considerable long-term savings on your utility bills.
◼ Hybrid Heating Solutions
Choosing between furnace and heat pump installation doesn’t have to be an either/or proposition. With a hybrid heating solution, a heat pump is paired with a furnace that acts both as the home’s air delivery unit and a supplementary source of heat, ensuring peak efficiency from both systems, reduced reliance on fossil fuels, and optimal comfort for your home.
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Here’s What People Are Asking About Heat Pumps
Product Questions:
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- Heat Pumps offer excellent efficiency. Our installers install ENERGY STAR®-rated products with SEER (cooling efficiency) ratings of 14 or higher and HSPF (heating efficiency) ratings of 8.2 and up.
- It’s important that your heat pump is appropriately matched to the size of your home, your local climate, the air delivery equipment inside your home, and other unique factors. During your free consultation, our HVAC Installers will be able to help you determine the best equipment to balance the needs of your home.
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- There are a number of reasons why it makes sense to replace a furnace with a heat pump, including improving energy efficiency and switching from gas to electricity for heating your home.
- All heat pumps must be matched with a system to distribute air inside your home, which can be either an air handler or a furnace.
- Many homeowners choose, rather than to replace a furnace with a heat pump entirely, to use a combination of a heat pump and furnace, which allows the furnace to kick in at lower temperatures as a supplementary source of heating. This can be an optimal solution that maximizes both energy efficiency and comfort in your home.
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Heat pumps are highly durable systems that can be expected to last anywhere from 10-20 years, as long as you’re keeping up with an annual maintenance schedule.
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- All HVAC systems, including heat pumps, become less efficient over time. It can be expected that an aging unit will not perform to its original efficiency rating.
- We strongly recommend scheduling annual HVAC maintenance to help ensure that your heat pump functions as efficiently and effectively as possible, for as long as possible.
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- Looks for signs of reduced performance if you think you may need heat pump replacement. Is your central heat pump failing to heat or cool your home effectively? Is it approaching the end of its lifespan? Any acrid smells or unusual noises?
- Schedule annual HVAC maintenance appointments to ensure trouble signs are identified in a timely way. If your maintenance technician identifies a problem, they should be able to assess whether repairs are needed or if replacement is the more suitable option.
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As central heat pumps are designed to both heat and cool your home, they eliminate the need for a separate central air conditioner.
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- Like a central air conditioner, central heat pumps require an air delivery unit to circulate conditioned air inside the home. This is usually done by matching a central heat pump with either a furnace or an air handler.
- Rather than replace a furnace with a heat pump, many homeowners choose a combination of both systems with a furnace supplementing the heat pump at the lowest temperatures. This type of setup can be an effective way to maximize comfort and energy efficiency.
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A heat pump that is sourced and sized appropriately, as well as matched to the right indoor equipment, will be capable of delivering excellent energy efficiency – and can deliver excellent value and energy savings to the homeowner.
Cold Climate Heat Pump Questions:
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- A cold climate heat pump is an air-source heating and cooling system that converts ambient air into hot or cold air as required.
- Featuring a fan, compressor, refrigerant coil, temperature controls and settings for optimal efficiency, a cold climate heat pump can be programmed to function dually with other heating systems such as a furnace or air handler.
- Cold climate heat pumps run on electricity, reducing the need for fossil fuels and your home's carbon footprint.
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- Depending on the model and manufacturers' specifications, a cold climate heat pump can perform effectively in temperatures as low as -22° Celsius.
- Most central heat pumps are paired with air delivery systems, such as a furnace or air handler, that provide efficient supplementary heating when temperatures dip below the heat pump’s optimal range.
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- If you experience temperatures frequently below -15 degrees Celsius during winter, an energy-efficient cold weather heat pump can reduce your reliance on fossil fuels.
- During your free consultation, our authorized heat pump installers will perform a technical assessment of your home and provide helpful product recommendations from our selection of leading brands.
- Ask our knowledgeable installers about extended product warranty options for cold climate heat pumps available exclusively from The Home Depot.
Installation Questions:
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- The cost of heat pump installation will depend on a variety of factors, such as the size and output of the equipment you need, the region where you live and the cost of any additional equipment recommended to complete the project.
- During your free consultation, our licensed HVAC Installers will assess your home’s needs and provide a detailed quote for your heat pump installation service.
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Like all HVAC installation projects, installing a heat pump requires the knowledge and experience of a licensed HVAC technician in order to be done safely and properly.
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- Most heat pump installations can be completed in the same day, usually in about 8 hours.
- The time to complete the job will vary based on the complexity of the job itself and whether any ductwork or additional equipment needs to be installed at the same time.
Current Offers
Save up to $6,700 with Government Rebates in Quebec
You may be eligible to save up to $6,700 off a new heat pump installation with government rebates through LogisVert, plus an interest-free loan of up to $40,000 with the Canada Greener Homes Loan. Visit the LogisVert Program and Canada Greener Homes Loan websites for more information.
Save up to $7,500 with Government Rebates in Ontario!
Get up to $7,500 off a new eligible heat pump with government rebates through the Ontario Home Renovations Savings Program, plus you may be eligible for an interest-free loan of up to $40,000 with the Canada Greener Homes Loan. Visit the Ontario Home Renovations Savings Program and the Canada Greener Homes Loan websites for more information.
More Ways to Boost Energy Efficiency In Your Home
Heat Pump Installation Services from The Home Depot
A central heat pump keeps your home cool and reduces humidity during warmer months, then reverses function to heat your home during colder seasons. For an energy-efficient, single-unit home heating and cooling solution, consider heat pump installation from our experienced HVAC technicians.
Trusted Brands
Choose the Home Depot’s licensed technicians to deliver and install your new heat pump. Our qualified heat pump installers carry top brands such as Trane®, RunTru® and Comfortmaker®, each offering a combination of patented heating, cooling and air distribution technologies with quiet operation.
Energy Efficiency
Upgrading to a high-efficiency heat pump can save you money. This is because a central heat pump, available with SEER cooling efficiency ratings as high as 18 and HSPF heating efficiency ratings as high as 10, uses patented, state-of-the art heating and cooling components to regulate temperature in your home while maximizing energy efficiency.
Cold Climate Heat Pumps
A heat pump is an efficient, eco-friendly alternative to a gas furnace. While some heat pumps operate at peak efficiency in regions with mild to cool winters, our heat pump installers are proud to offer a range of high-performing cold climate heat pumps for installation that are specifically designed to handle the challenge of Canada’s cold winters.
As temperatures dip below zero degrees Celsius, heat pumps are designed to work together with a furnace or air handler to ensure optimal heat generation and distribution for your home. During your free, in-home consultation, your Installer will advise you on your best options for your central heat pump installation.
Trust the Home Depot’s professional heat pump contractors for your heat pump replacement or installation. Request a free, in-home consultation, and a Home Depot heat pump Installer will help you find the right central heat pump for your home. You’ll get a no-charge central heat pump installation cost estimate, so you can get your project started right away. Your consultation will help the Installer determine whether additional installation work is needed, such as new ductwork or other supplementary equipment.