Cold-climate heat pumps sized and installed for Guelph homes. Ducted, ductless, and hybrid setups with your existing furnace. Free assessments and rebate guidance included.
Get a Free Quote Call 226-780-8754A heat pump replaces both your air conditioner and most of your heating in a single piece of equipment. In summer it cools like a high-efficiency AC. In winter it pulls heat from the outdoor air and moves it inside, using far less energy than electric resistance heating.
Modern cold-climate heat pumps are built for exactly the kind of winters Guelph gets. Today's cold-climate models keep producing useful heat well below minus 20, which covers the large majority of our heating season. For the deepest cold snaps, most Guelph installations pair the heat pump with a backup heat source, either your existing gas furnace in a hybrid setup or electric backup in an all-electric home. The system switches automatically, so you never think about it.
We install ducted central heat pumps that work with your existing ductwork, as well as ductless mini-split systems for homes without ducts, additions, and converted spaces. Every installation starts with a heat-loss assessment of your home so the equipment is sized for your house, not a brochure example. Government and utility rebate programs for heat pumps have been active in Ontario in recent years; programs and eligibility rules change, so when we quote your project we'll tell you what's currently available and help with the paperwork. Financing is available on new equipment.
We calculate your home's actual heating and cooling load so the heat pump is sized correctly for Guelph's climate.
Ducted, ductless, or hybrid with your existing furnace; we design around your house and your budget.
Equipment, labour, electrical, and any duct or line-set work in one price before installation begins.
We tell you which rebate programs currently apply to your equipment and help you through the application steps.
Proper mounting, refrigerant charging to spec, condensate management, and electrical work done right.
Full testing in both heating and cooling modes, thermostat configuration, and a walkthrough of your new system.
Heat pumps suit a lot of Guelph homes, but not every situation. Here's when one tends to make sense:
Not sure? We'll look at your current equipment, your fuel costs, and your ductwork and give you a straight comparison between a heat pump and a conventional AC installation. For more background, see our blog post on heat pumps vs air conditioners in Guelph.
Sizing a heat pump for southern Ontario is different from sizing one for Vancouver, and local experience matters.
We install heat pumps across Guelph in everything from downtown century homes to new south-end builds, and we know how the local housing stock behaves in February. That experience shapes the equipment we recommend, the balance point we set for hybrid systems, and where the outdoor unit goes so snow drift and roof runoff don't become problems.
We also install throughout Fergus, Elora, Rockwood, Erin, Acton, Puslinch and the rest of Wellington County. Rural properties heating with propane or oil are often the strongest candidates for heat pump savings, and we're happy to run the numbers for your specific situation.
What Guelph homeowners want to know before installing a heat pump.
Installed costs vary widely with system type and home size. As a soft guide, ductless single-zone systems start around the price of a central AC, while cold-climate central heat pump systems in Ontario commonly land in the $7,000 to $15,000 range before any rebates. You'll get a fixed written quote for your home before any work begins.
Yes. Modern cold-climate heat pumps continue producing heat at temperatures well below minus 20. Most Guelph installations pair the heat pump with a backup heat source, either your gas furnace or electric backup, which takes over automatically during the coldest stretches.
Government and utility rebate programs for heat pumps have been offered in Ontario, but the programs, amounts, and eligibility rules change over time. When we quote your installation we'll tell you exactly what's available right now for the equipment you're considering and help with the application.
Yes, that's called a hybrid or dual-fuel system, and it's a popular setup in Guelph. The heat pump handles cooling and most of the heating season, and the furnace takes over in deep cold. It's often the most practical path if your furnace still has years of life left.
Tell us about your home and current heating system, and we'll get back to you within one business day. Prefer to talk? Call 226-780-8754 or send us a message.