Heat Pump Installation in Scarborough: Ductless Retrofits for Post-War Homes
Cold-climate ductless and multi-head heat pumps for Scarborough bungalows and back-splits. Baseboard off, AC on, Fujitsu AOU-U36 and Mitsubishi systems rated to -30C, rebates filed on eligible homes.
- Same-day no-heat dispatch
- Cold-climate rated to -30C
- Rebates up to $14,100
Heat Pump Problems in Scarborough Bungalows? Start Here
Baseboard heat and a winter hydro bill that keeps climbing
What you noticeEvery room has its own baseboard, the bedrooms never feel even, and the January hydro bill climbs every year.
Why it happens hereThe population more than doubled between 1950 and 1955, and the compact bungalows built for it often got electric baseboard, which turns one unit of power into one unit of heat. Homes near the Bluffs also take open lake wind.
How we fix itA ductless multi-head system, usually a 3-head Fujitsu, heats at close to three times the efficiency of baseboard. The outdoor unit goes on a raised stand on the sheltered wall.
Ductless and Multi-Head Heat Pump Services
Scarborough heat pump work often replaces electric baseboard, not a furnace. Post-war bungalows in Scarborough Village, Wexford and Agincourt suit multi-head ductless retrofits, and homes near the Bluffs and Guildwood need outdoor units placed for lake wind.
From $8,000 Ductless Heat Pump Toronto
The go-to for baseboard bungalows in Scarborough Village and Wexford. Multi-zone ductless heating and cooling for Toronto homes on radiators, boilers or baseboard.
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From $4,500 Fujitsu Heat Pump Toronto
AOU-U36 multi-head systems for whole-home ductless. Authorized Fujitsu dealer. AOU-U36 multi-head outdoor units and compact condo wall units.
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From $250 Heat Pump Maintenance Toronto
Coil and drain service for lakeside units. Annual tune-ups that keep a year-round heat pump efficient through Toronto winters and protect parts coverage.
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From $4,500 Heat Pump Installation Toronto
Every format, sized by Manual J. Cold-climate heat pump installs across Toronto. Written Manual J first, 5 business days quote-to-running, rebates filed for you.
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From $10,000 AC to Heat Pump Replacement Toronto
Back-splits with forced air and a dying AC. Replace an end-of-life central AC with a heat pump that cools in July and carries the heating load in winter.
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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 a Baseboard-to-Ductless Retrofit Works
- 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.
Ready to Switch Off the Baseboards?
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 Bluffs and Agincourt Owners Choose Us
- Multi-head ductless retrofits for baseboard bungalows, no ducts cut
- Fujitsu AOU-U36 and Mitsubishi multi-zone systems rated to -30C
- Outdoor units placed for lake wind near the Bluffs and Guildwood
- AC for the first time in homes that only had baseboard
- Same-day no-heat dispatch across Scarborough
- Annual maintenance that keeps multi-zone heads clean and drains clear
What GTA homeowners say
Real installs across Toronto neighbourhoods. Rebate captures and winter performance in the owners' own words.
"No ducts, electric baseboards everywhere. Three heads later the baseboards stay off all winter and we have AC for the first time."
"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."
Reviews shown are from customer projects. Individual results and rebate amounts depend on program terms and household eligibility.
Heat Pump Retrofits from Birch Cliff to Highland Creek
Heat pumps in Scarborough often replace electric baseboard, not a furnace. Post-war bungalows in Scarborough Village, Wexford and Agincourt were built compact, so a 3-head Fujitsu AOU-U36 multi-zone covers the main floor, bedrooms and basement without cutting a single duct. Baseboards go off for the winter.
Near the Bluffs and Guildwood, lake wind and drifting snow decide where the outdoor unit goes. Raised stand, sheltered wall, intake away from the prevailing wind.
Scarborough's population more than doubled between 1950 and 1955, and Cliffside was laid out in the early 1950s, which is why so many bungalows here share the same compact plan. Along the Bluffs, which rise as high as 90 m over the lake, outdoor units go on the sheltered side.
Housing stock we see most: Post-war bungalows and back-splits, many on electric baseboard or tired forced air; detached homes near the Bluffs exposed to lake wind.
Post-war bungalows, back-splits and Bluffs homes
Electric baseboard bungalows. Scarborough Village, Wexford, Agincourt and Birch Cliff have a lot of compact post-war bungalows on electric baseboard. Baseboard heat runs at 1:1, which makes it some of the most expensive heat in the city. A 3-head Fujitsu AOU-U36 multi-zone covers the main floor, bedrooms and basement without cutting a single duct. The Scarborough Village job near Bluffer's Park turned the baseboards off for the whole winter.
Back-splits and side-splits. Split levels with short duct runs and tired forced air. Some get a central heat pump on the existing ducts after a static pressure test. Others go ductless where the ducts never reached the upper level well.
Lakefront and Bluffs homes. Guildwood, Cliffside and Scarborough Village homes near the Bluffs take wind straight off the lake. That blows into the outdoor coil and drifts snow over it. Raised stand, sheltered wall, intake turned off the prevailing wind.
Working from the Bluffs to the Rouge
The service area runs from the lake to Steeles and from Victoria Park to the Rouge. Crews come in on the 401 and Kingston Road for Scarborough Village, Cliffside and Guildwood, and up McCowan and Markham Road for Agincourt, Wexford and Highland Creek.
Most homes have a driveway and a side yard, which makes outdoor unit placement straightforward. Near the Bluffs, we plan for wind first: where it comes from, where the snow drifts, which wall shelters the coil.
Response times: same-day no-heat dispatch, phone answered 24/7. Ductless installs usually take one day on site, 5 business days from accepted quote.
Winters near the lake
Lake-effect wind and drifting snow are the winter story east of Victoria Park. They trigger extra defrost cycles and can bury a pad-mounted unit overnight. We mount higher and shelter the unit. Summers are humid, and baseboard homes that never had AC get real cooling for the first time from the same heads.
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: Scarborough
Service-area business, no walk-in showroom. Crews cover Scarborough Village, Guildwood, Agincourt, Birch Cliff, Cliffside, Wexford, Highland Creek.
Scarborough Heat Pump Questions Answered
I have baseboard heat in Agincourt. Is ductless worth it?
Usually the best payback in the city. Baseboard runs at 1:1, a cold-climate heat pump runs near 3:1.
How much does a ductless system cost for a post-war bungalow?
Multi-zone with 2-3 heads runs $8,000-$15,000 installed before rebates. The 3-head Scarborough Village job came in at $12,400.
Do I get rebates replacing electric baseboard?
HRSP can apply on eligible homes. Enbridge HER+ is tied to replacing gas heat, so baseboard homes have a different picture. We check your specific eligibility before quoting.
My house is near the Bluffs. Where should the outdoor unit go?
On a raised stand or wall bracket on the sheltered side, with the intake turned away from the lake. The Bluffs rise as high as 90 m, and lots near the edge take wind straight off the water, so placement cuts drift and defrost cycles.
How many heads does a Cliffside or Wexford bungalow need?
Usually 3: main floor living area, the bedroom hallway or largest bedroom, and the basement. Cliffside was laid out in the early 1950s on compact plans, so the room-by-room Manual J often lands on three.
Do you service multi-zone systems you didn't install?
Yes. We clean, repair and recharge Fujitsu, Mitsubishi, LG and most other multi-zone systems.
Nearby service areas
Same crews and the same 5-day turnaround in these neighbouring areas.
Book Your Scarborough Heat Pump Load Calc
Same-day no-heat dispatch for no-heat calls. Free written Manual J and rebate check for planned installs across Scarborough Village, Guildwood, Agincourt.
- Rebate paperwork submitted for you
- Workmanship warranty + manufacturer parts coverage
- Red Seal, TSSA, ESA, HRAI in-house