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Why Heat Pumps?

Heat pumps serve as an outstanding choice for ensuring year-round comfort in your home. They provide both heating and cooling solutions, making them a versatile choice for homeowners. These energy-efficient heat pumps reduce your carbon footprint while saving on utility costs. Moreover, heat pumps operate quietly and maintain consistent comfort levels, making them a discreet yet potent solution for your home's temperature needs. With their capacity to dehumidify air during the hot months and deliver warmth in the cold, heat pumps are a wise investment for comfort throughout the year.

Types of Heat Pumps

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Cold Climate Ducted Heat Pumps

Conventional air source heat pumps, with an outdoor unit and indoor handler, can cut electricity use by half while providing cooling in warm months. However, they only allow for a single temperature throughout the house. These pumps are a greener alternative for those shifting from gas or oil furnaces.
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Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps

Mini-split heat pumps are cost-effective and versatile, and able to be installed anywhere without needing air ducts. They offer zoned temperature control, which allows different areas in your home to have individual settings. Their installation is typically quick, often completed within two days.

Switching to
a Heat Pump

Transitioning from oil heating to a heat pump can result in notable financial and environmental advantages, as these systems deliver efficient and eco-conscious heating and cooling. They operate with 2-3 times greater efficiency than conventional HVAC systems, and up to 4 times more efficient than baseboard heating, while also providing extra cooling in the summer. Heat pumps demand little upkeep, offer control over individual room temperatures, and enhance air quality through filtration and dehumidification. These features all contribute to superior customer comfort and satisfaction.
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Heat Pump Rebates

Please Note: Rebates are applicable once at the federal level, once at the provincial level, and once or sometimes twice at the municipal level.

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Description

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Ductless Mini-Split or Multi-Split Heat Pump Rebate

Compatible with homes with no duct system

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$1,000 - $6,000
CleanBC Income Qualified Rebates for Electrical Service Upgrades

Enhanced rebates for upgrading the electrical service for income qualified homes

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up to $3,500
CleanBC Electrical Service Upgrade Rebate

Upgrade your electrical service

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$500
CleanBC Income Qualified Rebates for Ductless Mini-Splits, Ductless Multi-Splits, and Central Ducted Air Source Heat Pumps

Enhanced rebates for installing a mini-split or central heat pump for income qualified homes

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up to $9,500
CleanBC Heat Pump Group Purchase Rebate

Participate in a group rebate for fuel switching to a heat pump

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up to $500
CleanBC Dual Fuel Ducted Heat Pump Rebate

Integrate an existing fossil fuel heating system with a central heat pump

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$3,000
Central Ducted Heat Pump Rebate

Compatible with a new or existing duct system

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$1,200 - $6,000
CleanBC Better Homes Low-Interest Financing Program

Fuel switch to a heat pump and access low or no-interest loans upon approval

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up to $40,000 loan
Canada Greener Homes Grant

Receive Federal rebates to undertake EnerGuide evaluations and complete energy efficiency retrofits

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multiple rebates

Heat Pump FAQS

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Are heat pumps noisy?
Heat pumps are generally quieter than traditional HVAC systems. However, our modern units are designed to operate with minimal noise. Certain indoor units operate at a noise level lower than the typical sounds in your home. While outdoor units produce less than 55 dBa of noise, indoor units often function at volumes below 45 dBa.
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Can a heat pump replace a furnace?
Ductless systems are engineered for optimal performance down to -26 degrees Celsius and typically don't necessitate an additional heating source on Vancouver Island. Nevertheless, some users may opt to retain baseboard heaters for supplementary warmth or for spaces outside the heat pump's reach, such as the basement bathroom
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Can heat pumps be used for cooling?
Yes, heat pumps can be used for cooling. They operate in reverse during the warmer months, extracting heat from indoor air and transferring it outside, effectively cooling indoor spaces. This dual-functionality makes heat pumps energy-efficient and versatile for both heating and cooling purposes.
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Will a heat pump save me money?
A heat pump can save you money in the long run by efficiently heating and cooling your home, often reducing energy bills compared to traditional heating and cooling systems.