Heat and cool your entire home through one central system. Climax Energy installs ducted heat pumps designed around your home's actual heating and cooling requirements, existing ductwork and electrical capacity.
Whether you're replacing a gas furnace, upgrading an older HVAC system or adding efficient cooling to a home with central ducts — we assess the complete project before recommending equipment.
A ducted heat pump uses a central indoor air handler and a network of supply and return ducts to deliver conditioned air throughout the home — both heating in winter and cooling in summer, through the same vents.
The heat pump extracts latent heat energy from outdoor air — even at low temperatures — and transfers it into the home. The air handler distributes warm air through the duct network. Modern cold-climate models remain effective well below 0°C.
The refrigeration cycle reverses — the system removes heat from indoor air and transfers it outside. The result is central air conditioning through the same vents used for heating, with no additional wall units or window AC required.
Not every home is equally suited for a central heat pump. These are the factors our technicians assess during a free in-home evaluation.
Homes with a working forced-air distribution system are often good candidates — the infrastructure is already there. Condition and capacity still need to be verified.
If your gas furnace is ageing or being decommissioned, a ducted heat pump can take its place and add central cooling at the same time.
Prefer heating and cooling every room through standard ceiling or floor vents, without visible wall-mounted indoor units in each space.
The duct system must be able to move the volume of air the selected equipment requires. Supply and return capacity are reviewed before equipment selection.
The existing electrical service needs to accommodate the heat pump's requirements alongside other household loads. This is checked before finalising equipment.
Often, yes — but the ducts need to be suitable for the airflow required by the new system. A furnace-to-heat-pump conversion should include a review of the existing distribution system rather than treating the project as a simple equipment swap.
In some cases, targeted duct modifications improve airflow significantly at modest cost. In others, existing ductwork works well as-is. The answer depends on your specific system — which is why the assessment comes first.
Homes with an existing forced-air furnace are often strong candidates — the distribution system is already in place. The right conversion depends on several variables evaluated together, not separately.
Duct condition, home heating load, selected heat pump performance at low temperatures, and available electrical capacity all affect what equipment is appropriate. Getting one right while missing another leads to undersized heating or preventable electrical work after install.
Every ducted heat pump project follows the same disciplined process — so there are no surprises mid-installation.
We review your existing HVAC system, home layout, comfort concerns and project objectives before recommending anything.
Equipment is selected for your home's actual load — not nominal tonnage or square footage alone. Sizing matters.
We assess whether your existing duct system is appropriate for the proposed central heat pump and identify any required modifications.
We recommend a compatible outdoor unit, indoor air handler and controls configuration based on the complete project picture.
We check the selected equipment's electrical requirements against your available service capacity — before the install date, not during it.
Complete mechanical, refrigeration and required electrical work performed by certified technicians within the agreed scope.
We test system operation in both heating and cooling modes, then walk you through the controls, filter access and basic maintenance so you understand what you've had installed.
Correct sizing matters more than choosing the largest available unit. Oversizing leads to short cycling and humidity problems. Undersizing means the system cannot meet peak demand on the coldest days.
Important inputs include building size and layout, insulation and window quality, air leakage, home orientation, existing ductwork, local design conditions and the low-temperature performance ratings of the candidate equipment.
Not every heat pump installation requires a 200-amp service upgrade. The answer depends on the selected equipment's draw, your existing electrical service capacity, panel load and other household loads.
Electrical requirements are reviewed during project planning — so that any circuit or service work is scoped and quoted before the installation date, not discovered on the day. In many cases, existing service is sufficient with a new dedicated circuit.
The price of a ducted heat pump project depends on more than the outdoor unit. A single number cannot apply across every home and project.
Major variables that affect cost include equipment capacity and efficiency rating, indoor air handler configuration, existing duct condition, required duct modifications, electrical work, refrigerant-line routing and complexity, old equipment removal and disposal, and overall installation scope.
We provide fixed, written quotes after a free in-home assessment — so you know the full cost before any work begins. No hourly guesses, no surprises.
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Eligible BC homeowners may qualify for heat pump incentives through CleanBC and federal programs. Requirements depend on existing heating fuel, qualifying equipment and installation specifications.
Rebate programs change — amounts and eligibility requirements should be confirmed against current program rules. We handle rebate paperwork for every qualifying installation and confirm eligibility during the assessment phase.
Neither configuration is automatically better. The appropriate choice depends on the home's existing infrastructure, comfort objectives and installation constraints.
Both configurations use the same heat pump technology and can qualify for CleanBC rebates when installed to program specifications. Not sure which is right for your home? Our free assessment covers both options.
Equipment is recommended based on your home's actual heating load, duct system and project requirements — not a default model or sales margin.
We install and service both configurations across Metro Vancouver. If ductless is genuinely the better fit for your home, we'll tell you.
Every project assessment includes a review of existing ductwork and airflow. Modifications are scoped before installation begins, never discovered mid-project.
Our licensed electricians review requirements and carry out any circuit or panel work needed — eliminating the need to manage a separate electrical contractor.
We confirm your eligibility for CleanBC and BC Hydro incentives and help manage the application process on your behalf.
TECA-certified and Red Seal technicians serving Vancouver, Burnaby, North Shore, Richmond, Coquitlam, Surrey and Langley. Licence #LEL-0098231.
We serve all major communities across the Lower Mainland — same certified team, same standards, same upfront pricing.
Book a free in-home assessment. We review your existing heating system, ductwork, electrical requirements and comfort goals before recommending a central heat pump configuration — and before you commit to anything.
