Calgary · AB
Heat pump installation in Calgary
Licensed installers in Calgary and surrounding Alberta communities. Free written quotes within 24 hours, with up to $1,500 in stacked federal and provincial rebates calculated in your quote.
- Free quotes within 24 hours
- Licensed + insured installers
- Cold-climate-rated (CCHP) systems
- Greener Homes Loan paperwork handled
Ducted installs in Calgary
$14,000–$20,000
Ductless installs in Calgary
$5,000–$12,000
Max rebate stack
$1,500
- Free quotes within 24 hours
- Licensed + insured installers
- Cold-climate-rated (CCHP) systems
- Greener Homes Loan paperwork handled
Heat pumps in Calgary: what makes sense here
Calgary is one of the larger heat-pump installation markets in Alberta — our installer network includes multiple licensed contractors covering the metro and surrounding communities.
Calgary's housing stock and climate context
Calgary's residential stock is predominantly Mix: 1970s-90s in established communities, heavy 2000s-2010s suburban growth, which shapes both heat-loss characteristics and retrofit complexity. Calgary chinooks bring mid-winter temperature swings of 20-30°C in hours — heat pump controls need fast-response thermostats; design temperature -27°C.
Neighborhoods we regularly route quotes through include Beltline, Kensington, Mount Royal, Mahogany, and Tuscany. Different vintage stock across these neighborhoods leads to different equipment recommendations — your installer will assess your specific home.
The typical install scenario in Calgary
Mid-1990s and 2000s suburban stock with high-efficiency furnaces converting to dual-fuel CCHP — keep gas as below-balance-point backup.
What gets installed in Calgary
- Ducted central heat pump — for homes with existing forced-air ductwork
- Ductless mini-split (single or multi-zone) — for homes without ducts or zone-specific needs
- Multi-zone ductless — for whole-home coverage in ductless configurations
- Oil-to-heat-pump conversion — if Calgary is one of Alberta's oil-heating markets
- Geothermal — for long-term Calgary owners willing to invest upfront for lowest operating cost
What to ask your installer in Calgary
- Manual J load calculation using Calgary's 99% winter design temperature, not a square-footage rule of thumb. More on this →
- AHRI matched-system certificate for the proposed indoor + outdoor combination — required for Greener Homes Loan eligibility.
- Itemized rebate calculation showing federal + provincial + utility stack specific to your address.
- Outdoor unit placement appropriate for Calgary's conditions — elevated brackets, salt-air corrosion coatings, snow-clearance considerations where applicable.
Get a Free Heat Pump Quote in Calgary
Tell us about your home. A licensed installer in your province responds within 24 hours with an itemized written quote, including all federal and provincial rebate calculations.
Or call us: (833) 519-1833
Common questions
How much does heat pump installation cost in Calgary?
Calgary pricing aligns with Alberta's provincial averages: $14,000–$20,000 for a ducted air-source heat pump, $5,000–$12,000 for ductless mini-splits. Up to $1,500 in federal and provincial rebates can offset this cost.
Are there licensed heat pump installers in Calgary?
Yes — Calgary is a primary market for our installer network. We route Calgary quote requests to a licensed installer with capacity for new work in the area. You get one written quote within 24 hours, never multiple bidders chasing your contact info.
Which rebates can I claim as a Calgary homeowner?
Calgary homeowners qualify for the Canada Greener Homes Loan (up to $40,000 interest-free), the Oil-to-Heat-Pump Affordability Program (up to $10,000 for income-qualified oil-conversion households), and Alberta's provincial programs (up to $1,500 combined ceiling). Your installer pre-calculates all eligible rebates in the written quote.
How long does installation take in Calgary?
Same as the provincial average: 1-2 days for a ducted retrofit, 1 day for ductless single-zone, 2-3 days for ductless multi-zone. Oil-to-heat-pump conversions take 2-3 days including tank decommissioning. Equipment delivery delays in Calgary are minimal — most installers carry common cold-climate models in stock.