Heat Pumps
Heating and cooling in one system. Manitoba Hydro HEEL financing available — up to $20,000.
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Call 204-297-0664Do Heat Pumps Work in Winnipeg?
The short answer: yes, modern cold-climate heat pumps work well in Winnipeg. The longer answer is that it depends on the system and your expectations.
Cold-climate heat pumps are designed to operate efficiently down to -25°C or lower. At -35°C (Winnipeg's hard winter days), they lose efficiency and may need the backup electric resistance heat to supplement. This is why most installations in Manitoba pair a heat pump with a gas furnace backup — the "dual fuel" setup. The heat pump handles everything above -20°C (which is most of the year), and the gas furnace takes over for the worst cold snaps.
Heat Pump Benefits for SE Winnipeg Homes
- One system for heating and cooling — Replace your aging furnace and add AC at the same time.
- Lower operating costs — Heat pumps move heat rather than generate it. For moderate temperatures, they're 2-3x more efficient than electric heat.
- Manitoba Hydro HEEL eligible — Up to $20,000 at 0% interest. One of the best-qualifying systems for the program.
- Cooling included — Same unit that heats in winter cools in summer. No separate AC installation.
Is a Heat Pump Right for You?
Heat pumps make the most sense if:
- You're replacing an older furnace and need to add or replace AC
- You have an oil furnace and want to reduce or eliminate your fuel bill
- You're in a well-insulated home (better efficiency)
- You qualify for Manitoba Hydro HEEL (which significantly reduces payback time)
They make less sense if you have a newer gas furnace that's running well — in that case, adding just a central AC unit is typically cheaper.
We'll help you model it out. Call 204-297-0664 and we'll talk through your situation.
What We Install
Allied installs York and Lennox cold-climate heat pumps — both systems have strong track records in Canadian climates and readily available parts. We install ducted systems (connected to your existing ductwork) and ductless mini-splits in single-zone and multi-zone configurations.
Manitoba Hydro HEEL Program
Heat pumps are among the best-qualifying systems for the Hydro HEEL program. Up to $20,000 at 0% interest, repaid through your Hydro bill over up to 15 years. We're a registered Hydro contractor and handle the application paperwork.