Do Heat Pumps Work in Cold Weather?

Yes. A properly selected cold-climate heat pump can provide reliable heating through low outdoor temperatures. We match the equipment to the home's heat loss, layout and local winter conditions.

Cold Climate Performance

Built for Canadian Winters

Cold-climate heat pumps are engineered to maintain useful heating output in low outdoor temperatures. Performance varies by model, so we select equipment using the manufacturer's published data for the specific system.

Choosing the Right Model

Specific Equipment for a Specific Home

We match the indoor and outdoor equipment as a complete system, then confirm that its published performance suits the home's heating needs.

That gives you a recommendation based on your home rather than a general product claim.

• The exact indoor and outdoor unit combination
• The home's heat-loss requirements
• The manufacturer's performance data for local winter conditions

Our Assessment

What We Check Before Recommending a Heat Pump

We assess the home first, then select equipment that can meet its heating needs through local winter conditions.

• The home's heat loss and layout
• The local winter design temperature
• The specific model's published heating performance
• The electrical service and any backup heat strategy

What We Check Before Recommending a Heat Pump