The True Cost of Owning a Heat Pump: Electricity Bills, Maintenance and Lifespan Explained
Most homeowners focus on the sticker price of a heat pump. That number matters, but it is only the beginning. The true cost of owning a heat pump includes what you pay every month on your electricity bill, the ongoing maintenance required to keep the system efficient, and how many years the equipment will actually […]
Cold Climate Heat Pumps Explained: Can They Really Heat Your Home at -25°C?
You’ve heard the stories. A neighbour installed a heat pump and spent a freezing January night under three blankets. Or a contractor told you “heat pumps don’t work in real Canadian winters.” That advice was reasonable a decade ago. It is not accurate in 2026. Canadian winters still deliver stretches of -20°C to -30°C, especially […]