Heat Pump Installation in Markham
Switching to a heat pump in Markham? We install cold-climate and ductless heat pumps that heat and cool, with help claiming HRS rebates (up to $7,500 in a non-gas home, $2,000 in a gas-heated home) and a free estimate. Markham blends established homes in Unionville and Thornhill with newer builds in Cornell and Greensborough, so we service everything from aging systems to high-efficiency equipment.
Markham Heat Pump Installation
Free in-home estimate
A right-sized recommendation matched to your home and the local climate, at no charge.
Cold-climate heat pumps
Air-source systems rated to hold capacity well below freezing for Ontario winters.
Ductless mini-splits
Zoned heating and cooling for additions, condos, and homes without ductwork.
Hybrid gas backup
Pairing a heat pump with your gas furnace so backup takes over only in deep cold.
HRS rebate help
Hands-on help claiming the Home Renovation Savings Program rebate on an eligible air-source heat pump: up to $7,500 in a non-gas home, up to $2,000 in a gas-heated home.
10-year labour warranty
Every heat pump installation is backed by our 10-year labour warranty.
Heat Pumps and the Rebate Tier for Gas-Heated Markham Homes
Almost all Markham housing is on natural gas, and that single fact changes the arithmetic of a heat pump here. Homes heated by natural gas qualify for up to $2,000 under the Home Renovation Savings Program, where a home not on gas can qualify for up to $7,500 for an air-source cold-climate unit. Anyone quoting you the higher figure for a gas-heated Markham home has the tier wrong.
What usually makes sense here is a hybrid setup: keep the existing gas furnace as the deep-cold backup and let the heat pump carry the milder majority of the season. You avoid an electrical service upgrade, you keep serviceable equipment rather than scrapping it, and the changeover temperature can be tuned to whichever fuel is actually cheaper. We set that setpoint deliberately rather than leaving it at a default.
Typical Pricing in Markham
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Air-source heat pump installed | $5,500 to $11,000 before rebates |
| HRS rebate (air-source) | Up to $7,500 non-gas / $2,000 gas |
| In-home estimate | Free |
All prices include labour. Flat-rate quotes provided before work begins. No hidden fees.
New federal heat pump rebate announced October 8, 2026. The National Heat Pump Rebate Program will pay up to $10,000 to households below the median income and $2,000 to other eligible homeowners toward an electric cold-climate air-source heat pump. It is not open yet: launch is reported for early 2027. Ontario's HRS rebate (up to $7,500 ($2,000 for natural-gas homes)) is available today. What we know so far
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Frequently Asked Questions about Heat Pump Installation in Markham
How much does a heat pump cost installed in Markham?
An air-source cold-climate heat pump runs $5,500 to $11,000 installed in Markham before rebates. The Home Renovation Savings Program rebate (up to $7,500 in a non-gas home, up to $2,000 in a gas-heated home) brings the net cost down.
Will a heat pump keep my Markham home warm in winter?
Yes. Modern cold-climate heat pumps hold most of their rated capacity to about minus 15 Celsius and keep heating, at reduced capacity, to about minus 25 to minus 30. For the coldest nights, a hybrid setup keeps a gas furnace as backup.
What rebates are available?
The Home Renovation Savings Program pays up to $7,500 for an eligible air-source heat pump in a home heated by electricity, oil or propane, or up to $2,000 in a gas-heated home. There is no rebate for a gas furnace or central AC. We help you confirm eligibility and complete the paperwork.
Does a heat pump replace my furnace and AC?
A heat pump both heats and cools, so it can replace a separate AC and, in a full-electric setup, the furnace too. Many homes choose a hybrid system with gas backup.
How much rebate can a Markham homeowner actually get for a heat pump?
If your home is heated by natural gas, which most Markham homes are, the Home Renovation Savings Program tier is up to $2,000 for an air-source cold-climate heat pump. The higher tier, up to $7,500, applies to homes not heated by natural gas. We tell you which tier you fall into at the estimate and we file the paperwork either way.
Should I remove my gas furnace or keep it?
In a gas-heated Markham home with a furnace that still has life in it, keeping it as the backup is normally the better engineering and the better economics. The heat pump handles the mild majority of the season efficiently, the furnace covers genuine cold, and you avoid the electrical service upgrade that all-electric backup would require.
Can you keep my existing ductwork for a heat pump?
Usually yes, and it gets verified rather than assumed. A heat pump supplies air at a lower temperature than a furnace, so it relies on moving more air for longer. Ductwork that was adequate for heating can be marginal for that. We measure static pressure and airflow before quoting so any duct work needed is in the price rather than a surprise afterwards.
Do you service all Markham neighbourhoods?
Yes. We cover Unionville, Cornell, Berczy Village, Markham Village, Milliken Mills, Thornhill, Cathedraltown, and every Markham community with same-day and emergency service.
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