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5 Heat Pump Myths Ontario Homeowners Still Believe

No, they don't quit at -10. Yes, they cool in summer. Here's the honest version of the five things we hear weekly.

Myth one: 'They don't work in Canadian winters.' Modern cold-climate units are rated well below -25°C, and thousands run happily across York Region right now. Myth two: 'They only heat.' A heat pump replaces your A/C too — one system, both seasons.

Myth three: 'You have to rip out the furnace.' Hybrid setups keep your gas furnace as automatic backup for the coldest snaps — the most popular configuration we install. Myth four: 'The rebates are a gimmick.' Ontario's current program lists up to $7,500 for eligible cold-climate units; the paperwork is real and we help with it.

Myth five: 'They're loud.' Modern outdoor units run quieter than most A/C condensers they replace. If a heat pump is wrong for your house, we'll say so — but usually the objections are ten years out of date.

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