Do heat pumps work in Toronto winters?

Yes. Cold-climate models produce heat well below Toronto's −20°C design temperature; many are rated to −25°C to −30°C.

How long does a heat pump last?

15–20 years with annual maintenance, similar to a central AC.

Will my hydro bill go up?

Your electricity use goes up and your gas or oil use drops or ends. The net depends on what you heat with now; we show both on your quote.

Hybrid (dual fuel)

A heat pump for most of the year, your furnace for the coldest nights

A hybrid system pairs a heat pump with a high-efficiency gas furnace. The heat pump handles heating and cooling until a set outdoor temperature, usually between −10°C and −15°C, then the furnace takes over. It suits gas-heated GTA homes whose furnace is still young or whose ducts can't carry an all-electric load.

Check my rebate

Outdoor heat pump unit on a raised stand

Hybrid or all-electric? Our honest take

If your furnace is under 8 years old, adding a heat pump and keeping the furnace is usually the cheaper move. If both are near end of life, an all-electric cold-climate system often costs less to own over 15 years. We model both on the same quote. Note: Ontario's rebate covers the heat pump only, not the backup furnace, and the federal rebate's treatment of hybrid systems isn't confirmed yet.

Price & rebate

[$10,000–$16,000]

Typical installed price, before rebates

Ontario covers the heat pump only, not the backup furnace: $500/ton, up to $2,000 for gas homes. Federal treatment of hybrid systems isn't confirmed yet.

Recent install

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Woodbridge, VaughanHybrid

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