Upgrade your Ottawa home with a cold climate heat pump that handles freezing winters and humid summers. Harry’s Home Comfort designs and installs high-efficiency ductless, ducted, and hybrid heat pump systems that can reduce your energy bills, qualify for rebates, and keep your family comfortable all year.
Whether you’re replacing an older air conditioner, planning a hybrid gas/heat pump setup, or going fully electric, our licensed team will size, design, and install a system built for Ottawa’s real-world climate.
We install only proven heat pumps built for Ottawa’s freezing winters — not generic units made for mild climates.
Whether replacing an AC or switching from gas to electric, our specialists design the right system for YOUR home layout and Ottawa weather.
Your heat pump is installed by trained, licensed, manufacturer-certified techs — ensuring efficiency, longevity, and rebate eligibility.
Thousands of installs across Ottawa mean your system is sized and designed for REAL Ottawa winters — not generic estimates.
Ottawa homeowners save significantly by switching from propane, oil, or baseboard heat to a high-efficiency cold-climate heat pump.
New cold-climate models run whisper-quiet — often quieter than older ACs — even when working hard during winter.
See how a cold climate heat pump can heat and cool your home efficiently, even when temperatures drop well below freezing.
These are some of the most popular cold-climate and high-efficiency heat pumps we recommend for Ottawa homes. Your comfort advisor will help you choose the right model based on budget, layout, and efficiency goals.
Premium Variable-Speed
One of the most advanced residential heat pumps available in Canada, built for ultra-high efficiency and very low sound levels in every season.
Cold-Climate to -30°C
Built for harsh winters, Hyper Heat delivers strong heating capacity even in deep sub-zero temperatures while staying efficient and quiet.
High-Efficiency Central
Central cold-climate heat pump designed to tackle Ottawa winters with reliable performance and strong efficiency at a competitive price point.
Ultra Green
Energy Star–certified universal heat pump engineered for dependable year-round comfort and lower emissions in Canadian climates.
A cold climate heat pump gives Ottawa homeowners heating and cooling in one system. Instead of burning fuel, it moves heat in or out of your home – which is why it’s one of the most efficient ways to control indoor temperature in Ontario.
We design every system based on your home’s size, insulation, ductwork and layout, so your heat pump is properly sized for Ottawa’s real climate – not just lab conditions.
Yes, heat pumps can work very well in Ottawa – even with our cold winters – as long as the system is properly designed and sized. Modern cold-climate models do most of the heating for the year, but you still need a plan for backup heat during extreme cold snaps. When a system is engineered correctly, a heat pump is an excellent way to keep your home comfortable in every season.
In many Ottawa homes, yes. A central (ducted) heat pump can heat the entire house for most of the year. A well-designed ductless system with multiple indoor heads can do the same job in homes without ductwork. The key is doing a proper load calculation and layout so the system matches your home’s size, insulation, and room-by-room needs.
A heat pump is technically a replacement for your air conditioner, because it can both cool in the summer and heat in the shoulder seasons. Many Ottawa homeowners:
We’ll walk you through whether a full electric setup or a hybrid system makes more sense for your home.
For many homeowners, yes. The cold-climate heat pumps we install in Ottawa are usually higher-end, ultra-efficient units. In cooling mode they often use much less electricity than a standard air conditioner, and in heating mode they provide excellent comfort without burning fossil fuels. You get efficient summer cooling and powerful shoulder-season heating from the same outdoor unit.
Older heat pumps had a reputation for being loud, but today’s equipment is very different. Modern cold-climate units are designed for low sound levels – often significantly quieter than an older AC in cooling mode. In heating mode they work a bit harder and can sound closer to a traditional air conditioner, but the premium models we install in Ottawa are engineered to keep noise under control.
Yes. Because of their efficiency and environmental benefits, rebates for heat pumps are very common in Ontario. Depending on the program and the type of system you choose, incentives can range from smaller bonuses up to several thousand dollars. The rebate landscape changes often, so we help you review current programs and handle the paperwork as part of your quote.
For many Ontario homeowners, a heat pump is absolutely worth the extra investment over a basic air conditioner – especially if you currently heat with oil, propane, or electric baseboards. A high-efficiency heat pump can provide:
It depends on your fuel source and current utility rates. In Ottawa, we see:
That’s why many people choose a hybrid system: the heat pump covers most of the year, while the gas furnace takes over only when it’s brutally cold.
In our climate, we almost always recommend some form of backup heat. Reasons include:
Backup can be a gas furnace, electric elements, or another heat source depending on your home and goals.
Regular maintenance is critical if you want your heat pump to stay efficient and reliable in Ottawa’s changing seasons. During a tune-up we typically:
Staying on top of maintenance helps prevent breakdowns, improves indoor air quality, and extends the life of your system.
