Energy efficiency
Heat pumps, explained
One system that heats in winter and cools in summer, built for Canadian weather.
Energy efficiency
One system that heats in winter and cools in summer
A heat pump doesn't burn fuel to make heat. It moves heat from one place to another. In summer it takes heat out of your home. In winter it runs in reverse and brings heat in from the outdoor air, even in a deep freeze.
- Heating down to −30 °CThe cold-climate models we install are built for Canadian winters.
- Keep your furnace as backupIn a hybrid setup, the system can switch to gas for extreme cold snaps, automatically.
- Pairs well with solarA heat pump runs on electricity, so solar and a battery can cover more of what it uses.
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Heat pump guides, videos and answers
Free resources from Natural Resources Canada, plus our plain-language answers.
Heat pumps in OttawaWinter performance, 2026 rebates and costs for Ottawa homes.
Heating and cooling with a heat pumpNatural Resources Canada's homeowner guide, including installation considerations.
Video: Adapting heat pumps to our Canadian climateA short Natural Resources Canada video.
Best practices in heat pumps video seriesSizing, selection and installation in real Canadian homes.
What to know before installing a heat pumpDuctwork, airflow, electrical service and cost.
All heat pump videos and resourcesEvery guide and video in one place.
Do heat pumps work in Canadian winters?Cold-weather performance and backup heat.
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