Discover the Benefits of a Heat Pump
A heat pump is a highly efficient solution that can help keep your home comfortable in the summer and for much of the winter, depending on your climate.
Considering a Heat Pump For Your Home?
It’s a smart, energy-efficient solution that provides both heating and cooling from one system. Especially ideal for Ottawa’s variable climate, heat pumps offer reliable year-round comfort while helping you reduce energy costs. Whether you’re upgrading your current system or building new, a heat pump can be customized to suit your home’s needs—especially if you already have existing ductwork.
With the added benefit of zone control, cleaner operation, and fewer mechanical components, heat pumps are becoming an increasingly popular choice for homeowners looking to save on energy and maintenance while maximizing indoor comfort.
Efficient, Reliable, and Perfect For Year-round Comfort
Ideal for a wide range of homes, heat pumps offer quiet operation, precise temperature control, and significant long-term savings on utility bills. Whether you’re building new or retrofitting an existing home, a heat pump is a smart, eco-friendly investment in year-round comfort.
- Lower energy bills with high-efficiency performance
- One system for both heating and cooling
- Environmentally friendly with reduced carbon emissions
- Consistent indoor temperatures with smart zone control
Ideal for Homes with Existing Ductwork
If your home already has ductwork, a centralized heat pump is an excellent choice. These systems integrate seamlessly with your existing air distribution system, making them popular among homeowners in Ottawa. Instead of installing new ductwork, the heat pump uses your current setup to circulate warm or cool air throughout your home, ensuring comfort without major modifications. In many cases, homeowners opt to combine both ducted and ductless systems to address specific hot or cold spots or accommodate recent additions.
Key Benefits of Centralized Heat Pumps
Centralized heat pumps offer a range of advantages that make them a smart investment for year-round comfort. Their benefits include:
- Energy-Smart Operation: Instead of burning fuel like a gas furnace, these systems move existing heat, potentially reducing heating costs by up to 50% compared to electric resistance heating.
- All-Season Performance: One unit handles both heating in the winter and cooling in the summer, eliminating the need for separate systems.
- Custom Temperature Zones: Enjoy precise control over different areas of your home, so you can tailor the temperature in each room to your preference.
- Simple Two-Way Design: With fewer moving parts, the design is more reliable and easier to maintain, enhancing long-term efficiency and performance.
All-Season Efficiency and Operation
Cost and Installation Considerations
Installing a centralized heat pump is often more cost-effective if you already have ductwork. The overall price depends on factors such as the size of your home, the specific model, and installation complexity.
Most homeowners in Ottawa spend between $3,000 and $8,000, though smaller homes might cost as little as $2,000 while larger or luxury homes could be closer to $15,000. Despite a higher upfront cost compared to some central air systems, the long-term savings on energy and maintenance make centralized heat pumps a valuable investment.
Heatpumps start @ $5.5K and go up to $15K for just the heatpump. A full system (furnace/hp or air handler/hp) start at $10K and go up to $23K.
If you have any further questions or need expert advice on choosing the right system for your home, don’t hesitate to reach out to our knowledgeable team.
No Ductwork? No Problem
Incredibly quiet, sleek and energy-efficient, ductless split systems are the smart way to cool rooms without ductwork—even those without windows or exterior walls. Choose from single-zone HVAC system, single-zone heat pumps that cool and heat, and multi-zone heat pumps that individually cool and heat multiple rooms. All these ductless split models exceed federal energy-efficiency standards.
Local Expertise and Growing Popularity
How Ductless Heat Pumps Work and Their Benefits
Ductless heat pumps work by pairing a sleek outdoor unit with one or more compact indoor units that mount on walls or ceilings. These systems extract heat from the cold outdoor air and transfer it directly into your living spaces, even in extreme weather conditions. Not only do they efficiently heat your home in the winter, but they also reverse the process in the summer to provide cooling. Benefits include:
- Customized Comfort: Each indoor unit is individually controlled, allowing room-by-room temperature adjustments.
- Energy Efficiency: They move heat rather than generating it, saving up to 40% in energy costs compared to forced air systems.
- Quiet and Stylish: With minimal intrusion and a sleek design, they provide effective temperature control without the bulk of traditional ductwork.
Components and Easy Installation
The term “ductless” means there is no need for bulky ductwork. A typical system includes two main components:
- An indoor air handling unit (or indoor head) that can be mounted on any interior wall or even recessed into ceilings.
- A slim-line outdoor condenser unit that cycles refrigerant through small, unobtrusive lines running through a tiny 10cm opening.
Installation is straightforward—our technicians simply mount the indoor and outdoor components, connect the refrigerant lines, and complete a few electrical connections. This minimally invasive process avoids major construction, making it ideal even for rooms without exterior walls or windows.
Cost and Value Proposition
Ductless heat pumps represent a smart investment in year-round comfort. For a basic single-zone setup that heats and cools one area, the cost typically ranges between $2,000 to $6,000. For multi-zone systems covering different rooms, the price increases to about $6,000 to $10,000, which includes both equipment and professional installation.
Although the upfront cost may be higher than traditional systems, the long-term energy savings and enhanced efficiency make them a cost-effective solution. With high SEER ratings from 16.5 to 22.0, these systems exceed federal energy-efficiency standards, ensuring reliable performance and lower energy bills over time.
Frequently asked questions about heat pumps
What exactly is a central heat pump?
How does it compare to central air?
What about cold climate performance?
Are there any drawbacks?
Are ductless heat pumps worth it?
Yes—they offer significant energy savings, enhanced comfort, and easy installation, especially where ductwork is not feasible.
Can ductless heat pumps be used solely for air conditioning?
Absolutely. The same technology works in reverse during the summer to pull heat from indoor air and expel it outside.
What are the downsides of ductless heat pumps?
The upfront cost is generally higher, and they require regular maintenance typical of any HVAC system.