Heat Pumps 101
What Is A Heat Pump?
A heat pump is a versatile home comfort system that provides both heating and cooling in one. It can be installed as a standalone system with an indoor and outdoor unit—like a ductless split—or paired with a gas furnace for even more flexibility. No matter the setup, a heat pump is designed to deliver dependable comfort throughout the year.
How Do Heat Pumps Work?
Instead of creating heat by burning fuel, a heat pump simply moves energy. In the winter, it collects warmth from the outdoor air and transfers it inside to keep your home cozy. In the summer, it reverses the process, drawing heat out of your home to keep it cool and comfortable. This efficient approach provides reliable performance, helps manage energy use, and ensures year-round comfort for your family.
What Should I Expect During Installation?
A certified Moovair contractor will handle the installation. Most systems can be installed in a single day, while multizone systems typically take a couple of days. The exact timeline depends on factors such as the heat pump size, your existing HVAC setup, weather conditions, and accessibility. To help ensure a smooth installation, clear any obstacles inside and outside the areas where contractors will need access.
Benefits for
Canadian Homeowners?
A heat pump is more than just a heating and cooling system, it’s an investment in year-round comfort, energy efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability for Canadian homes. Enjoy rebates, financial incentives, increased home value, and reliable performance designed to keep you comfortable even in the coldest winter conditions.
Heat pumps also improve indoor air quality with built-in airflow, dehumidification, and optional enhanced filters that remove pollutants, dust, pollen, and allergens. Heat pumps are the best way to keep your home comfortable, healthy, and efficient year-round.
Environmentally Friendly?
Yes, electric heat pumps use less energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to standard HVAC systems. Heat pumps are more energy-efficient than most standard HVAC systems as heat pumps transfer heat instead of generating heat by burning fossil fuels. Because of this, they are one of the most eco-friendly options available for your home. In fact, electric heat pumps can reduce carbon emissions by as much as 35% for the average Canadian home.1
Versatility?
Heat pumps are designed for both heating and cooling, eliminating the need for separate heating and cooling systems. They are suitable for a multitude of homes and buildings, making them a highly versatile solution. Plus, they’re easy to install, don’t require installation of additional ductwork and are smaller than traditional furnaces and air conditioner units, allowing for more flexible placement; ideal for homeowners who want to preserve their home’s curb appeal.
How much can I save with a Heat Pump?
Testimonials
“I needed a better, more economical heat source. It’s an older home, so I was looking at what would be efficient for my house, [such as] blowing in insulation in the attic. And heat pumps looked like a good way to go. The air conditioning is kind of nice too.”
Chris E.
“I had some idea of the functionality of it and what it can produce to some degree. I’m shocked at how much heat they produce.”
Bryan M.
“I love my heat pump. I have been more comfortable in my home in winter since we installed it. It is quiet and problem-free. And best of all, I got to disconnect my gas supply.”
Anna G.
“A million thank you’s are not enough! We are over the moon with our new Moovair heat pump. This is the first time we have had our home at a consistent and comfortable temperature!”
Jen S.
Which Heat Pump is best for me?
Current heating?
Do you have ducts in your home?
Keep or replace your current system?
Whole home or zones?
Your Perfect Match
Central-Moov Coil
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Your Perfect Match
Central-Moov AHU
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Your Perfect Match
Single Ductless
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Your Perfect Match
Multi-Zone Ductless
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1 Heather McDiarmid, “Electrifying Ontario’s Gas-Heated Homes,” Ontario Clean Air Alliance, August 2, 2022, https://www.cleanairalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Heat-Pump-Report-gas-heated-2022-8.5×11-aug-02-v_01.pdf.
2 Emily Chung, “Will Switching to a Heat Pump Save You Money? Here’s How to Find out | CBC News,” CBCnews, November 21, 2023, https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/heat-pump-cost-savings-1.6975426#:~:text=The%20federal%20study%20found%20that,to%20the%20COVID%2D19%20pandemic.
3 “Air Conditioning Your Home,” Natural Resources Canada, January 7, 2025, https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/energy-star/air-conditioning-your-home.
