Will a heat pump heat my house at −35°C?

Most will need backup heat at that point. A hybrid system with a gas furnace or electric backup covers it.

Does a heat pump save money in Winnipeg?

It depends on gas and electricity rates and your home. Ask for an estimate based on your house.

Cold-Climate Heat Pumps in Winnipeg, MB

How they work

A heat pump moves heat from outdoor air into the house in winter and the other way in summer. Cold-climate models are designed to keep producing useful heat at very low temperatures.

Winnipeg's extremes

When temperatures drop toward −30°C and below, most heat pumps lose capacity, so a backup system takes over. A hybrid system switches to the furnace automatically at a set outdoor temperature.

Cooling included

A heat pump replaces a central air conditioner, so you get summer cooling as part of the system.

Defrost

In cold, damp weather the outdoor unit runs a defrost cycle and may give off steam for a few minutes. That's normal. See heat pumps in Winnipeg.

Placement and snow

The outdoor unit should sit on a raised stand or wall bracket above typical snow depth, away from roof drip lines, so it can drain and breathe.

Electrical

Heat pumps need a dedicated circuit, and older homes may need a panel upgrade.

Rebates

Heat pump incentives change over time. Check Efficiency Manitoba and federal programs for what's current.

Get a quote

Tell the technician about your current furnace and AC. Send a request and an HVAC technician will get in touch.

Noise and neighbours

Modern outdoor units are fairly quiet, but placement near bedroom windows, your own or a neighbour's, is worth thinking about.

Sizing

A heat-loss calculation decides the size. Some homes size the heat pump for cooling and use the furnace for the coldest weeks; others size for more heating.