Will A Heat Pump Work In Toronto?
Yes, they work great!
Contrary to popular belief, heat pump technology has come a long way in the past decade. Did you know heat pumps sales actually outpaced gas furnace sales last year? The technology has advanced very quickly, and can now efficiently and effectively heat you home, even in -30 degree celsius.
How much will a heat pump cost to install?
When comparing the traditional forced air gas furnace and AC system, a ballpark price is about $10,000 cad. When installing these systems, you will not be eligible for any government grants. Hybrid heat pump systems can cost $14000, while all electric systems can have a price tag of $20,000. When installing a hybrid or all electric system, you will qualify for a $6500 government grant, leaving you with a total savings of $2500 on a completely new hybrid system.
Does a heat pump cost more to operate than a furnace?
We get this question a lot! Which one is cheaper to operate, a heat pump, or a gas furnace?”
Heat pumps are often cheaper to run than gas furnaces, but this depends on energy costs in your area. Overall, heat pumps are up to 3x more efficient than traditional gas furnaces, so they use less energy to produce the same amount of heat.
How do heat pumps work?
It's important to understanding how Heat Pump Technology works. Heat pumps operate by transferring heat rather than generating it, which enables them to achieve remarkable levels of efficiency, exceeding 300 percent in certain scenarios. By harnessing this technology, homeowners can reduce their energy costs significantly. Despite the common misconception that heat pumps become inefficient in subzero temperatures, modern cold climate heat pumps can maintain 100 percent efficiency even in conditions as frigid as -15F or -24C. Only in extreme cold, ranging from -24C to -30C, do they operate at about 80 percent efficiency or less.
The Greener Homes Grant Requirments
These are the requirements, and values laid out by the Ontario Government
$6500
Install a complete new or replacement variable capacity cold climate air source heat pump (ccASHP) system, intended to service the entire home.
The newly installed system must meet the following criteria:
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Compressor must be of variable capacity with three or more distinct operating speeds, or continuously variable speed
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Minimum total rated heating capacity at 8.3 °C of 3.52 kW (12,000 BTU/h)
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HSPF (AHRI Climate Region Zone IV) ≥ 10
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Central system or minimum three indoor heads for ductless
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COP ≥ 1.8 at -15 °C (5 °F) (at maximum capacity operation);
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Capacity maintenance (Max -15 °C (5 °F)/Rated 8.3 °C (47 °F)) ≥ 70%
$5250
Install a complete ENERGY STAR certified new or replacement air source heat pump (ASHP) system, intended to service the entire home.
The newly installed system must meet the following criteria:
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Minimum total rated heating capacity at 8.3 °C of 3.52 kW (12,000 Btu/h)
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HSPF (AHRI Climate Region Zone IV) ≥ 10
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Central ducted system or minimum three indoor heads for ductless units
$3250
Install a complete ENERGY STAR certified new or replacement air source heat pump (ASHP) system or a variable capacity cold climate air source heat pump (ccASHP) system.
The newly installed system must meet the following criteria:
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Minimum total rated heating capacity at 8.3 °C of 3.52 kW (12,000 Btu/h)
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HSPF (AHRI Climate Region Zone IV) ≥ 10
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Two indoor heads ductless unit
In addition, the cold climate air source heat pump (ccASHP) system must meet the following criteria:
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Compressor must be of variable capacity with three or more distinct operating speeds, or continuously variable speed
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COP ≥ 1.8 at -15 °C (5 °F) (at maximum capacity operation);
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Capacity maintenance (Max -15 °C (5 °F)/Rated 8.3 °C (47 °F)) ≥ 70%
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