Efficient heating and cooling designed for Nova Scotia's climate—with ductless and ducted options for new construction, renovations, additions and whole-home upgrades.
REQUEST A QUOTE NOWA modern cold-climate heat pump moves heat rather than creating heat directly. That makes it an efficient choice for Nova Scotia homes and can substantially reduce the electricity required for space heating compared with electric resistance heat.
Heat pumps also provide air conditioning in summer, giving one system year-round heating and cooling. They can be installed as the primary heating system, as part of a dual-fuel setup, or to reduce the workload of an existing heating system.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution. We look at your home's layout, existing heating system, insulation, electrical service, comfort goals and budget before recommending equipment.
Indoor wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted heads connect to an outdoor heat pump. Ductless systems are well suited to homes without existing forced-air ductwork.
Pros
Cons
Ducted systems use a central indoor air handler and existing or newly installed ductwork to distribute heated and cooled air throughout the home.
Pros
Cons
Heat pumps can deliver substantially more heat energy than the electrical energy they consume. This can make a major difference in homes heated with electric baseboards.
Cold-climate heat pumps are engineered to operate at low outdoor temperatures. Correct sizing and installation are essential to maintain comfort during Nova Scotia winters.
One system can provide efficient heating in winter and air conditioning in summer, improving year-round comfort without installing separate heating and cooling equipment.
Nova Scotia has seen a significant increase in heat-pump adoption. Government statistics report that heat pumps were the primary heating equipment in 25% of Nova Scotia residences in 2023.
The financial return depends on what you are replacing, your home's heating load, equipment efficiency, electricity use, installation cost and future energy prices. The strongest savings case is often a home replacing electric resistance heating or substantially reducing oil use.
Suppose a home requires approximately 15,000 kWh of useful heat over a year. Electric resistance heat uses roughly 15,000 kWh of electricity to provide that heat.
At Nova Scotia Power's standard residential energy rate of 19.128¢/kWh, before the fixed monthly base charge and taxes.
If a heat pump averaged a seasonal coefficient of performance (COP) of 3, approximately 5,000 kWh of electricity would provide the same 15,000 kWh of heat.
That is an illustrative energy-charge difference of about $1,913 per year before considering installation cost, maintenance, backup heat, financing, taxes or changes in electricity rates.
For a homeowner, the simple payback calculation is straightforward: installed cost ÷ estimated annual energy savings = approximate simple payback period. For example, if an installed system costs $12,000 and saves an estimated $1,900 per year in electricity, the simple payback would be about 6.3 years. Financing, rebates or incentives, maintenance, equipment life and future energy prices can materially change the actual return.
We focus on high-quality heat pump equipment selected for reliable operation in Nova Scotia's climate. Most of the units we install are backed by a 10-year parts and labour warranty, while some qualifying equipment is available with a 12-year parts and labour warranty.
Warranty coverage varies by manufacturer and model and may depend on registration and installation requirements. We will confirm the applicable warranty for your selected system before installation.
REQUEST A QUOTE NOWTell us about your home, current heating system and goals. We'll help determine whether ducted or ductless is the better fit.