A heat pump moves heat instead of burning fuel to make it. In summer it works exactly like an air conditioner, and in winter it runs in reverse to heat your home. GTA Home Comfort is a local, owner-operated HVAC business based in Scarborough, installing and repairing heat pumps across Scarborough, Toronto, East York, North York, Markham, Pickering and Ajax.
Heat pumps are a good fit for many Toronto homes, but not every home. We will look at your house, your current system and how you use it, and give you an honest recommendation.
How a heat pump works in a Toronto winter
Modern cold-climate heat pumps keep heating efficiently well below freezing. On the coldest days, they need backup heat. Many homeowners pair a heat pump with a gas furnace in a hybrid system: the heat pump handles most of the year, and the furnace takes over in deep cold. Others use electric backup heat.
Because a heat pump replaces your air conditioner too, it is often worth considering when your AC or furnace is due for replacement.
Types of heat pumps we install
- Ducted air-source heat pumps that connect to your existing furnace ductwork
- Hybrid systems that pair a heat pump with a high-efficiency gas furnace
- Ductless mini-split heat pumps for homes without ducts, additions and finished attics
- Multi-zone ductless systems that heat and cool several rooms independently
Is a heat pump right for your home?
A heat pump works best in a reasonably well-insulated home with ductwork in good shape, or with a ductless layout planned room by room. We look at your home’s heat loss, your existing equipment and your electrical service, then explain the trade-offs between a heat pump, a hybrid system and a new furnace and air conditioner.
Government rebate and financing programs for heat pumps change from time to time. Ask us what is currently available when you book your assessment.
Heat pump repair and maintenance
Because a heat pump runs year-round, it benefits from regular maintenance. We repair and service heat pumps of all kinds, including defrost problems, refrigerant leaks, failed capacitors and fan motors, and controls that switch poorly between the heat pump and backup heat.