Upgrade your Nepean home with a cold climate heat pump that handles freezing Ottawa 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.
From established neighbourhoods near the Greenbelt to newer developments, our licensed team will size, design, and install a system built for real Nepean weather – not just lab conditions. We also provide full-service heat pump repair and maintenance to keep your system running smoothly for years.
We install proven cold-climate heat pumps that are engineered for Nepean and Ottawa winters – not generic units meant for mild climates.
From the first conversation to the final thermostat test, our specialists design a heat pump system tailored to your Nepean home, layout, and budget.
Your heat pump is installed by licensed, manufacturer-trained technicians so you get maximum efficiency, reliable performance, and eligibility for available rebates.
We install and service heat pumps across Nepean, Barrhaven, Centrepointe, Crestview, Merivale, and surrounding Ottawa neighbourhoods, so your system is sized for how homes here are actually built.
Many Nepean homeowners see major savings when switching from oil, propane, or baseboards to a high-efficiency cold-climate heat pump – especially in spring, fall, and mild winter days.
Modern cold-climate models run whisper-quiet in cooling mode and stay controlled in heating mode, so your Nepean home stays comfortable without a constant drone outside.
See how a cold climate heat pump can heat and cool your Nepean 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 Nepean and 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-area 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.
When you choose Harry’s Home Comfort for your Nepean heat pump installation, you’re working with a contractor that is fully licensed, insured, and independently accredited by trusted Ontario regulators and associations.
BBB Accredited – A+ Rating
Better Business Bureau accreditation with repeated A+ ratings for service & trust.
View our BBB profile →
TSSA Certified Contractor
Technical Standards and Safety Authority certification for fuel-burning and HVAC equipment.
Learn about TSSA standards →
ESA Authorized Contractor
Electrical Safety Authority Authorized Contractor for safe, code-compliant electrical work.
Visit ESA for more info →
A cold climate heat pump gives Nepean 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 Nepean’s real climate – not just lab conditions. And because we also service what we install, you have one team for installation, repair, and maintenance.
Yes, heat pumps can work very well in Nepean – 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 Nepean 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 outdoor cooling unit, because it can both cool in the summer and heat in the shoulder seasons. Many Nepean homeowners:
We’ll walk you through whether a fully electric setup or a hybrid system makes more sense for your home and comfort level.
For many homeowners, yes. The cold-climate heat pumps we install in Nepean are usually higher-end, ultra-efficient units. In cooling mode they often use much less electricity than a basic older unit, and in heating mode they provide excellent comfort without burning additional 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 older outdoor equipment 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 Nepean 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 cooling-only unit – 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 the Nepean area, we often 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 Nepean’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.
