This heat pump cost calculator estimates the cost of a heat pump supplied and installed (low, typical and high, before tax), based on system type, capacity and energy range. Reference case, data reviewed in November 2026: an 18,000 BTU/h cold-climate wall unit costs about $5,000 before tax in Quebec ($4,100 to $6,100), $5,250 before tax in Ontario ($4,300 to $6,450), $5,750 before tax in British Columbia ($4,600 to $7,200), and $5,300 before tax in Alberta ($4,300 to $6,550); a 3-ton central heat pump on existing ducts costs about $11,000 in Quebec, $9,800 in Ontario, $10,800 in BC, and $10,900 in Alberta. Prices currently cover: Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta. The detailed budget is emailed to you as a PDF.
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Typical costs by province (before tax)
| System (installed, before tax) | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec: Wall unit, 1 zone (18,000 BTU/h) | $3,350 | $5,000 | $6,500 |
| Quebec: Multi-zone, 2 heads (24,000 BTU/h) | $6,000 | $8,500 | $11,000 |
| Quebec: Central on existing ducts (3 tons) | $7,400 | $11,000 | $15,800 |
| Ontario: Wall unit, 1 zone (18,000 BTU/h) | $4,300 | $5,250 | $6,450 |
| Ontario: Multi-zone, 2 heads (24,000 BTU/h) | $7,400 | $9,200 | $11,300 |
| Ontario: Multi-zone, 3 heads (30,000 BTU/h) | $10,400 | $12,700 | $15,500 |
| Ontario: Central on existing ducts (3 tons) | $7,500 | $9,800 | $12,000 |
| Ontario: 200A electrical service upgrade (ESA LEC) | ,500 | ,600 | ,000 |
| Ontario: Duct transition / extended lineset | $950 | $1,600 | $2,600 |
| Ontario: Backup electric furnace / air handler | $2,600 | $3,800 | $5,200 |
| British Columbia: Wall unit, 1 zone (18,000 BTU/h) | $4,600 | $5,750 | $7,200 |
| British Columbia: Multi-zone, 2 heads (24,000 BTU/h) | $8,000 | $10,000 | $12,500 |
| British Columbia: Multi-zone, 3 heads (30,000 BTU/h) | $11,200 | $13,800 | $17,000 |
| British Columbia: Central on existing ducts (3 tons) | $8,200 | $10,800 | $13,200 |
| British Columbia: 200A electrical service upgrade (Technical Safety BC) | ,700 | ,900 | ,400 |
| British Columbia: Duct transition / extended lineset | $1,050 | $1,750 | $2,850 |
| British Columbia: Backup electric furnace / air handler | $2,800 | $4,100 | $5,700 |
| Alberta: Wall unit, 1 zone (18,000 BTU/h) | $4,300 | $5,300 | $6,550 |
| Alberta: Multi-zone, 2 heads (24,000 BTU/h) | $7,500 | $9,300 | $11,400 |
| Alberta: Multi-zone, 3 heads (30,000 BTU/h) | $10,600 | $13,000 | $15,800 |
| Alberta: Central heat pump, 3 tons (36,000 BTU/h) | $8,700 | $10,900 | $13,600 |
| Alberta: 200 A electrical panel upgrade (option) | ,500 | ,600 | ,000 |
| Alberta: Ductwork adaptation / long line set (option) | $1,050 | $1,700 | $2,750 |
| Alberta: Backup electric furnace / air handler | $2,700 | $3,850 | $5,300 |
Before tax, November 2026, cross-checked across verified Quebec and Ontario HVAC pricing databases, including published quotes for cold-climate systems. Taxes are applied separately based on province (14.975% GST + QST in Quebec, 13% HST in Ontario, 5% GST in British Columbia — 7% PST on materials is paid by the contractor and embedded in installed prices, and 5% GST only in Alberta with no PST).
What is included and what is not
Included
- Outdoor inverter unit and indoor head(s) or central coil
- Wall or ground bracket with vibration dampers
- Up to 15–20 ft of insulated copper line set with cover
- Vacuum test and start-up by a certified refrigeration technician
- Dedicated 240 V circuit with outdoor disconnect
- Options selected
Not included
- A complete new duct network in a house without ducts ($3,000 to $6,500)
- Oil tank removal and environmental disposal
- Custom snow shelter or lift rental for higher storeys
- Annual maintenance ($150 to $280)
- Taxes (shown separately)
How the heat pump cost calculator calculates your estimate
The calculator combines the base cost of the system type with an adjustment for capacity (12,000 to 48,000 BTU/h) and the energy range factor (ENERGY STAR Standard, Cold Climate or premium extreme cold), then adds the electrical or duct work selected. Price ranges reflect cross-checked contractor and distributor pricing in Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia in November 2026.
Amounts are before tax and rounded ($50 below $10,000, $100 above). The calculator also shows the typical amount with applicable sales tax (14.975% GST + QST in Quebec, 13% HST in Ontario, 5% GST in British Columbia, 5% GST only in Alberta). Items marked as RénoClair assumptions are listed as such in the PDF.
Rebates and financial aid
British Columbia – CleanBC Better Homes & BC Hydro / FortisBC: CleanBC provides $2,000 to $3,000 for switching from fossil fuels to an eligible cold-climate air-source heat pump, and up to $16,000 for ground-source heat pumps. Low-income households may qualify for the CleanBC Energy Savings Program offering up to 100% coverage (up to $16,000). BC Hydro offers additional dual-fuel and heat pump top-ups, while participating municipalities offer top-up bonuses of $350 to $2,000. Heat pumps must be on the CleanBC qualified product list and installed by an HPCN registered contractor (betterhomesbc.ca, verified November 2026).
Alberta – Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP): Alberta has no active province-wide cash rebate for heat pumps as of late 2026 (a federal National Heat Pump Rebate is expected in early 2027). Participating municipalities (Calgary, Edmonton, St. Albert, Canmore, Lethbridge, etc.) offer PACE financing up to $50,000 through CEIP, repaid via property taxes.
Ontario – Home Renovation Savings Program (Save on Energy & Enbridge Gas): for a cold-climate air-source heat pump, $1,250 per ton up to $7,500 in homes heated with electricity, oil, propane or wood, or $500 per ton up to $2,000 for Enbridge Gas customers heating with natural gas; for a ground-source heat pump, $2,000 per ton up to $12,000, or $3,000 for Enbridge Gas customers. The rebate is based on the rated heating capacity at 8.3 °C, the unit must be on Natural Resources Canada’s qualified product list (standard ENERGY STAR models do not qualify), and a participating contractor must obtain pre-approval before installation: work done before approval is not eligible. Source: homerenovationsavings.ca, heat pump page, read on November 8, 2026.
Quebec – LogisVert (Hydro-Québec): $120 per 1,000 BTU/h of heating capacity at -8 °C for an ENERGY STAR Cold Climate model, or $50 for a standard ENERGY STAR model, on the official list. The amount uses the capacity on the AHRI certificate at -8 °C (usually lower than the rated capacity), cannot exceed 100% of the cost before tax and is paid after you apply (within 9 months). A 5% bonus applies when you combine two eligible measures.
Permits, licences and rules
- Alberta (Safety Codes Act & Cold-Climate Sizing): Heat pump installations require municipal Safety Codes electrical (and gas/mechanical where applicable) permits in Calgary and Edmonton, completed by Red Seal / AIT-certified trades. Cold-climate models rated to -30 °C or dual-fuel configurations are essential for Alberta winters. Contractors taking deposits require a Prepaid Contracting Business Licence, and direct home contracts include a 10-day cooling-off period.
- British Columbia (Technical Safety BC & Municipal Bylaws): Heat pump electrical installations require an electrical permit from Technical Safety BC (or municipal inspection in Vancouver/Burnaby/North Vancouver/Surrey/Victoria). Refrigerant lines and gas backup connections require certified refrigeration or gas fitters. Municipal noise bylaws strictly limit heat pump outdoor sound levels at the property line (typically max 50 dBA daytime and 45 dBA nighttime under City of Vancouver and Victoria noise bylaws; sound calculations or acoustic blankets may be required). Direct sales contracts signed at home include a mandatory 10-day cooling-off cancellation period without penalty under the BPCPA.
- Ontario (ESA, TSSA, OBC): Electrical connections must be performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC) registered with the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). Gas backup connections must be certified by a TSSA-certified gas technician. Unsolicited door-to-door sales of HVAC equipment and heat pumps are strictly prohibited by law in Ontario (Consumer Protection Act); direct contracts signed at home carry a mandatory 10-day cooling-off period.
- Quebec (RBQ & CMEQ): The installer must hold RBQ subclass 15.9 or 15.10 (refrigeration), with 15.1 for forced-air work, and the 240 V connection must be done by a CMEQ master electrician (licence 16). Door-to-door sales of heat pumps are prohibited in Quebec.
- Outdoor units in both provinces may be subject to municipal setback or noise bylaws; check your local municipality.
Which provinces are covered?
Prices currently cover: Quebec (14.975% GST + QST, LogisVert), Ontario (13% HST, Home Renovation Savings Program), British Columbia (5% GST, CleanBC Better Homes, BC Hydro, FortisBC, Technical Safety BC), and Alberta (5% GST only, CEIP financing, Safety Codes Alberta).
Limitations
This is a planning estimate, not a quote. It does not see the condition of your home, regional price differences or hidden problems; only a written quote after a visit gives the price of your work. The result cannot be printed from the page: the detailed budget is sent to you as a PDF by email, after you enter your address and give your consent.
Sources, review date and data version
- Data reviewed in November 2026; next review planned for February 2027.
- Price sources: published contractor prices in Quebec and Ontario, actual published quotes and retail prices collected in stores, cross-checked across several independent domains. Official sources: Government of Quebec, Hydro-Québec, Régie du bâtiment du Québec, Ontario Building Code, BC Ministry of Energy, CleanBC, BC Hydro, FortisBC, Technical Safety BC, Save on Energy, Enbridge Gas, ESA, TSSA, municipal websites.
- Full method: Sources and methodology.
- French version: Calculateur prix thermopompe au Québec : estimez votre budget.
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New: the federal heat pump rebate can take $2,000 or up to $10,000 off the net cost of the system you price here. Check the Ontario income limits and start dates before you budget.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a wall-mounted heat pump cost installed?
In Quebec, a 1-zone wall unit typically costs $3,350 to $6,500 before tax (about $5,000 for 18,000 BTU/h). In Ontario, a 1-zone cold-climate unit typically costs $3,500 to $7,650 before tax from 12,000 to 24,000 BTU/h (about $5,250 for 18,000 BTU/h).
How much does a central heat pump cost?
On existing ducts, typically $7,400 to $15,800 before tax in Quebec ($11,000 for 3 tons) and about $7,500 to $12,000 in Ontario ($9,800 for 3 tons).
Are there rebates for heat pumps?
Yes. In Ontario, the Home Renovation Savings Program (Save on Energy & Enbridge Gas) offers $1,250 per ton up to $7,500 for cold-climate air-source heat pumps in non-gas homes (or $500 per ton up to $2,000 for Enbridge Gas customers), with pre-approval required. In Quebec, LogisVert offers $120 per 1,000 BTU/h at -8 °C for cold-climate models.
What size heat pump do I need?
As a general guide, 12,000 to 18,000 BTU/h for a condo or open bungalow and 24,000 to 36,000 BTU/h for a standard single-family house. A professional heat-loss calculation ensures proper sizing.
How do I get the budget as a PDF?
Calculate your budget, then enter your email and check the consent box in the form under the result: the detailed PDF is sent by email. The result cannot be printed directly from the page.
When are prices updated?
Prices were reviewed in November 2026. The next review is planned for February 2027; the data version is shown on the page and in the PDF.
Which provinces does the calculator cover?
Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta. The calculator includes province-specific pricing, local sales tax (14.975% GST+QST in Quebec, 13% HST in Ontario, 5% GST in British Columbia and Alberta) and applicable rebates.