Heating & cooling calculator
Heat pump or your current system?
Cold-climate heat pumps now heat Canadian homes well below −20 °C. Whether one saves you money depends on your fuel and your electricity rate. Here's the comparison for your home.
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Guides for this calculator
Is a Heat Pump Worth It in a Canadian Winter?
A cold-climate heat pump keeps heating to about -25 °C and usually pays off if you heat with oil, propane or baseboards. Gas homes depend on the province.
Read guideHeat Pump vs Gas Furnace: Running Costs by Province
Heat pump vs gas furnace running costs in Canada depend on your province. See the cost of 1,000 kWh of heat from each, using approximate 2026 prices.
Read guideHybrid Dual-Fuel Heating: Heat Pump Plus Furnace
Hybrid dual-fuel heating pairs a heat pump with a gas furnace. Learn how the switchover temperature works and which Canadian homes it suits best.
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