BC Heat Pump Buyer's Guide

Is a Heat Pump Right for You?

Cold-climate performance explained. What the -25°C rating really means and when a gas backup makes sense.

CleanBC Rebates 2026

Standard stream: up to $4,000 (baseboards) or $6,000 (cold-climate ducted). Income-qualified: up to $16,000 — or $19,000 with upgrades. Fuel switching ended April 11, 2025. Eligibility Code required before work begins.

Sizing Your System (CSA F280)

How contractors calculate heat load. What to ask for. Why Manual J estimates are wrong for Interior BC.

20 Questions to Ask Every Contractor

HPCN certification, F280 heat loss report, equipment specs, warranty terms. Print this list and bring it to every quote.

Red Flags to Watch For

Quotes without a heat loss report. Oversized systems. Verbal-only warranties. Contractors who discourage rebate paperwork.

Panel Capacity (CEC Rule 8-200)

How to read your panel audit result. What 'PASS' and 'WARN' mean for your installation. When you actually need an upgrade.

Rebate Application Step by Step

Pre-registration, invoice requirements, submission timeline. Common rejection reasons and how to avoid them.

First-Year Maintenance

Coil cleaning schedule, filter checks, defrost cycle expectations, and what to do when the auxiliary heat kicks in.

Glossary

COP, HSPF2, SEER2, EnerGuide, HPCN, CSA F280 — every term you will encounter explained in plain English.