Heat pump guides for BC homeowners

• The federal heat pump rebate - what BC homeowners should do now

  The National Heat Pump Rebate opens in early 2027 but covers installs from November 1, 2026. Here's how it fits with BC's programs.

• Heat pump noise and setback rules in Metro Vancouver

  Metro Vancouver cities each handle outdoor unit placement and noise differently. Here's a sourced side-by-side, with links to each city's rules.

• How to size a heat pump - CSA F280 explained

  Matching your old furnace's rating is the most common sizing mistake. Here's what a proper heat load calculation does instead.

• Heat pump vs gas furnace in BC - the real cost comparison

  Up-front price, running cost, rebates and comfort compared - and a simple formula to estimate your own bills.

• Do heat pumps work in Vancouver winters?

  Short answer, yes. Here's what defrost cycles, cold snaps and backup heat actually look like in a Metro Vancouver winter.

• How to get strata approval for a heat pump in BC

  What your strata council needs to see, the objections that come up most, and how to get to a yes at one meeting.