Heat Pump Installation in Richmond Hill: Furnace Swaps and Dual-Fuel
Furnace-to-heat-pump conversions and dual-fuel hybrids for detached homes. Both paths priced on Alectra and Enbridge rates, Manual J sizing, and the full HER+ and HRSP stack filed for you.
- Same-day no-heat dispatch
- Cold-climate rated to -30C
- Rebates up to $14,100
Richmond Hill Heat Pump Problems: Full-Electric or Dual-Fuel?
Exposed moraine lots and the electric-or-gas decision
What you noticeThe furnace is near the end, the ducts are fine, and two contractors gave opposite answers on going full-electric or keeping gas.
Why it happens hereBayview Hill, Jefferson and Westbrook two-storey homes are on gas with ducts in good shape, so both paths work. Up in Oak Ridges, homes sit on the Oak Ridges Moraine with more wind exposure, which changes how hard the outdoor unit works.
How we fix itWe price a furnace-to-heat-pump conversion and a dual-fuel hybrid side by side on Alectra and Enbridge rates, then file the full HER+ and HRSP stack.
Furnace Conversion, Hybrid and Rebate Services
Richmond Hill heat pump work comes down to one question: full-electric or dual-fuel. Bayview Hill, Jefferson and Westbrook two-storey homes are on gas with ducts in good shape, so both paths work, and Oak Ridges homes on the moraine see more wind.
From $10,000 Furnace to Heat Pump Conversion Toronto
Two-storey homes on gas going full-electric. Convert a 15-25 year old gas furnace to a cold-climate heat pump, full-electric or dual-fuel, with rebates filed.
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From $12,000 Hybrid Dual-Fuel Heat Pump Toronto
Keep the furnace for the deepest cold. Heat pump plus gas furnace backup, switching at the economic balance point. The Ontario sweet spot for homes with a gas line.
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Ontario Heat Pump Rebate 2026
Full HER+ and HRSP stack filed. Enbridge HER+ up to $7,100 plus Home Renovation Savings Program $5,000-$10,000. Combined up to $14,100. Paperwork submitted on your behalf.
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From $800 Heat Pump Compressor Repair Toronto
Like the Mill Pond compressor claim. Compressor faults diagnosed properly (compressor vs inverter board), then repaired or replaced with a clear repair-vs-replace call.
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From $10,000 Central Ducted Heat Pump Toronto
Existing ducts in good shape. Whole-home central heat pumps on existing ductwork, with a duct and static pressure check first.
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What a new heat pump costs, installed
Every quote includes a written Manual J, electrical disconnect, permits and rebate paperwork. Prices before rebates; exact numbers after the load calc.
Full price listHow We Price Both Paths, Then Install
- 01
Free Manual J visit
Room-by-room load calc at your home, panel and duct check, written quote with model numbers.
- 02
Permits + pre-audit
ESA permit filed, rebate pre-audit booked before install day so the file stays eligible.
- 03
Install day
Cold-climate unit set above the snow line, nitrogen-brazed lines, micron vacuum, 6-8 hours on site.
- 04
Commission + file
Startup readings, walkthrough, manufacturer registration and rebate applications submitted.
Want Both Options Priced Side by Side?
Free written Manual J and a fixed quote with model numbers. If your current system has years left, we say so. Workmanship warranty plus manufacturer parts coverage on every install.
Why Bayview Hill and Oak Ridges Owners Choose Us
- Full-electric and dual-fuel priced side by side on your real rates
- Full HER+ and HRSP rebate stack filed either way
- Compressor and inverter board diagnostics, parts coverage claims handled
- Wind-aware placement for Oak Ridges moraine homes
- Same-day no-heat dispatch, phone answered 24/7
What GTA homeowners say
Real installs across Toronto neighbourhoods. Rebate captures and winter performance in the owners' own words.
"Converted our Rosedale home from oil to Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat in October. Two winters, zero backup heat needed. Enbridge HER+ Oil-to-HP bonus came through at $7,100 and HRSP added $4,800. Combined covered 65% of the project."
"Our board approved on first submission. Six residents replaced PTACs the first month and the board scheduled a bulk upgrade after that."
"Enbridge + HRSP rebates covered 55% of install cost. Dual-fuel thermostat switches to gas below -18C, we barely notice any difference in bills."
Reviews shown are from customer projects. Individual results and rebate amounts depend on program terms and household eligibility.
Heat Pump Work from Langstaff to Oak Ridges
Heat pumps in Richmond Hill come down to one question: full-electric or dual-fuel. Bayview Hill, Jefferson and Westbrook two-storey homes are on gas with ducts in good shape, so both paths work. Full-electric chases the bigger fuel-switch rebate. Dual-fuel keeps the furnace for the coldest hours.
We run both numbers on Alectra and Enbridge rates and file the full HER+ and HRSP stack either way. Oak Ridges homes up on the moraine see more wind, so stand height and placement matter more.
Oak Ridges, around Lake Wilcox, sits on the Oak Ridges Moraine, protected under provincial law since 2001. Homes up there are more exposed, so we raise the outdoor unit and shelter it from the prevailing wind.
Housing stock we see most: Suburban two-storey detached homes on gas; Oak Ridges homes on the moraine with higher wind exposure.
Two-storey homes on gas, and the moraine
Bayview Hill, Jefferson, Westbrook and Richvale. Suburban two-storey detached homes on gas, with ducts generally in good shape. That makes it the classic full-electric vs dual-fuel decision. Full-electric chases the bigger fuel-switch rebate. Dual-fuel keeps the furnace for the coldest hours. We run both numbers on Alectra and Enbridge rates.
Mill Pond. Older homes mixed with newer builds near Mill Pond Park. The Mill Pond repair on our compressor page was a six-year-old unit with a failed inverter compressor, claimed under manufacturer parts coverage, labour only to the owner.
Oak Ridges and Lake Wilcox. Homes on the Oak Ridges Moraine see more wind and colder nights. Raised stands, sheltered walls, cold-climate equipment.
Covering Langstaff to Oak Ridges
Crews come up the 404 and the 407, then along Yonge, Bayview and Major Mackenzie for Bayview Hill, Mill Pond, Jefferson and Westbrook, and up Yonge to Bloomington for Oak Ridges and Lake Wilcox.
Most homes have driveways and standard side yards. Oak Ridges lots up on the moraine are more exposed, so placement and stand height get extra attention.
Response times: same-day no-heat dispatch, phone answered 24/7.
Winters up the Yonge corridor
The city runs colder than Toronto, and Oak Ridges colder again. That is exactly where sizing at design temperature matters, and where a cold-climate unit earns its price. Dual-fuel owners get the switchover set to their real Alectra and Enbridge numbers, not a factory default.
How much can rebates take off the invoice?
Two programs stack on eligible homes. We book the audits, fill both applications and submit them on your behalf. 40-60% of install cost is commonly offset.
Enbridge HER+
up to $7,100
Cold-climate heat pump replacing gas heat. Pre-retrofit audit first.
Home Renovation Savings Program
$5,000-$10,000
By efficiency tier and household income. Listed equipment only.
Stacked total
up to $14,100
Pre-retrofit audit $400-$600, refunded upon install. Post-audit after commissioning.
- 1. Pre-audit booked before install day. Skip it and the file is usually dead.
- 2. Install a NEEP / NRCan listed cold-climate model, sized by Manual J.
- 3. Post-audit + file. We submit HER+ and HRSP for you and track the cheque.
Rebates are "up to" amounts, depend on program terms, audits, equipment listing and household eligibility, and are never guaranteed. Full rebate breakdown.
Heat pump service area: Richmond Hill
Service-area business, no walk-in showroom. Crews cover Mill Pond, Oak Ridges, Bayview Hill, Jefferson, Richvale, Elgin Mills, Westbrook.
Richmond Hill Heat Pump FAQ
Full-electric or dual-fuel for my Bayview Hill house?
We price both. Full-electric can qualify for higher fuel-switch rebates; dual-fuel keeps gas for the deepest cold.
What does a furnace conversion cost in Richmond Hill?
A full-electric central conversion runs $10,000-$16,000 for 3 tons or $14,000-$22,000 for a cold-climate 4-ton, and a dual-fuel hybrid $12,000-$20,000, all before rebates. We quote both paths on the same page.
How much can rebates cover?
Enbridge HER+ up to $7,100 plus HRSP $5,000-$10,000 commonly offsets 40-60% on eligible homes. Always up to.
My heat pump is tripping its breaker. Is it the compressor?
Maybe, but test first. Inverter boards and start components fail more often. If it is the compressor and the unit is registered, parts coverage may apply.
My Oak Ridges house is windy. Does that matter?
Yes. Oak Ridges sits up on the moraine with more exposure, so we raise and shelter the outdoor unit and turn the intake off the prevailing wind to cut defrost cycles.
Is an overnight electricity rate useful with a heat pump?
Sometimes. Alectra serves Richmond Hill, and Ontario utilities offer an Ultra-Low Overnight plan priced lowest from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. It pays when heating can shift overnight, and we run the numbers on your usage.
Nearby service areas
Same crews and the same 5-day turnaround in these neighbouring areas.
Get Both Richmond Hill Heat Pump Options in Writing
Same-day no-heat dispatch for no-heat calls. Free written Manual J and rebate check for planned installs across Mill Pond, Oak Ridges, Bayview Hill.
- Rebate paperwork submitted for you
- Workmanship warranty + manufacturer parts coverage
- Red Seal, TSSA, ESA, HRAI in-house