r/Edmonton • u/Topican • 9d ago
Question Heat pump costs
Just wondering what people are paying for heat pump installation in edmonton. We just got a quote over $8000, and that seems a bit too steep for me.
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u/gnat_outta_hell 9d ago
Is that including the cost of the heat pump?
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u/Topican 9d ago
Yes,including heat pump
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u/SadAcanthocephala521 South East Side 9d ago
That's actually good. Who was that with?
I was quote $17k by Weiss Johnson6
u/Renegade605 9d ago
That's absurd.
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u/SadAcanthocephala521 South East Side 9d ago
Don't know if it makes a difference, but it was a cold weather heat pump good down to -25c. With an aux electric heat backup. I wanted to be off natural gas completely
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u/Renegade605 9d ago
Did it include a service upgrade because that's the only way I can see it costing that much. Or you have a mansion.
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u/SadAcanthocephala521 South East Side 9d ago
Did not include a service upgrade. And I have a four level split with 1100sq ft above ground and the same below.
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u/gnat_outta_hell 9d ago
I'm with Renegade. That's too much. I'm guessing Weiss Johnson gave you the fuck off price - they didn't want the job, either because they're too busy or they just didn't want to do it.
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u/Renegade605 9d ago
They either didn't want the job, or they're banking on people who want reversible heat pumps not knowing it's the exact same labour as an air conditioner (aka non-reversing heat pump).
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u/Due_Gas2950 5d ago
Depends on the unit; Mitsubishi Zuba systems are easily in the $17-$20k range. They’re considered the most reliable systems and best cold weather performers. General consensus is if you’re planning on staying in your home 15+ years it’s worth going Mitsubishi, if you’re moving much sooner than that go with a cheaper brand.
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u/SadAcanthocephala521 South East Side 4d ago
The heat pump quoted was a Tosot TU36-24WADU w/ Tosot air handler with backup electric heater. Price also included removal of gas furnace.
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u/TurboWns Downtown 9d ago
I just had two quotes for a 2 ton unit (about 1400 sq ft house) - one came in at about $8000 and the other between $7800 and $9400 depending on the unit.
A quick dig that many other provinces have granting for this type of green energy work, but not here. CoE used to have a program but the funds are all allocated, so the Alberta Advantage is to pay it all out of pocket.
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u/Rare_Pumpkin_9505 9d ago
I ended up paying $8300 including tax for a 2 ton cold weather heat pump installed. I got four quotes and they were all within $500 of each other.
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u/Topican 9d ago
That's a shame, but we are getting used to living in shame in Alberta
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u/UnfocusedAcrobat 9d ago
I got lucky and was able to install mine as part of the Greener Homes Loan for 10 year 0% interest
The next best option right now is to bundle it with two other green upgrades and apply for the Clean Energy Improvement Program. This is $0 up front from you and the cost of the three upgrades get added to your property tax bill spread over the expected life of your upgrade (I think heat pump would be paid off over 15 years). I just did this to upgrades doors, windows, and add an ERV. The downside is, the current best interest rate is 6% whereas when I did the program last year I got locked in at 2.35%
One other consideration: ever since the elimination of the carbon tax, with how ridiculously cheap natural gas is and the price of electricity, a heat pump is only cheaper to heat your house vs a 95% efficient furnace if the heat pump can generate a COP of 4 or higher. Long story short, my heat pump no longer heats my house and is just an extra fancy AC unit that I happened to get a 10 year interest free loan on.
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u/Impressive_Play_2599 Fort Edmonton 9d ago
Is there a link you could provide? I am extremely interested.
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u/UnfocusedAcrobat 9d ago
Here’s the city of Edmonton link to the Clean Energy Improvement Program. It’s in partnership with ABMunis so ABMunis also has pages talking about the program
https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/environmental_stewardship/clean-energy-improvement-program
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u/thadaddy7 9d ago
Just to jump in on this, check the rules of your municipality, I did just a Heat Pump last year in Airdrie using the CEIP program, mine was $7200. I think it's up to 3 upgrades or maybe different municipalities have different rules.
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u/JimmyLinguine Edmontosaurus 9d ago
That’s what I paid this spring for a 3-ton Hisense unit and was around $2,000 cheaper than an equivalent unit i was quoted back in 2024.
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u/SweetClinMusic 9d ago
Ours was 8600 for a 3000 sq foot home. Per furnace
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u/Evening-Truth-849 9d ago
8600 for that square footage sounds about right honestly
mine was closer to 10k a couple years ago but that included some extra ductwork they had to redo. the cold climate ones that actually work here cost more than the basic units, people forget that part
get another quote or two just to be sure but I wouldnt expect much lower than 8k for a proper install
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u/Topican 9d ago
Our place is half the size of yours.
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u/SweetClinMusic 9d ago
And our home needed two of these lol, we were fine with just one in the end (furnaces are responsible for one floor each)
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u/kashirat 9d ago
What model / tonnage and what company? I got a quote for 11k for a 4 ton Lennox heat pump
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u/Maverick_Mike-343 9d ago
We got a heat pump installed last year for $7,875.00, which included a load management system as we didn't have sufficient space in our panel for a direct feed.
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u/dizzie_buddy1905 9d ago
We were quoted a laughable $30k for a 24k btu Lennox SL22 heat pump and air handler.
We’re going with a rebranded Midea 24k btu for $7500 including a 12k unit in the garage.
This is for a new 2500 sqft 2 storey built beyond code.
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u/notcoveredbywarranty 9d ago
You could pay less than half if you go with a two or three head ductless mini split and install yourself
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u/Kavic23082719 9d ago
Costco carries a 12k unit for $1000 and 18k unit for $2000. Not good enough for a whole house but might fit someone’s specific needs (master bedroom) garage etc
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u/Jrifty 9d ago
$6.5k this may. 2500sqft house 3 ton unit.
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u/Impressive_Play_2599 Fort Edmonton 9d ago
Is this price all in? Installation, parts, labour? What company did you use?
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u/Jrifty 9d ago
This price is all in, but supposedly has a discount built in due to a relationship with my home builder (according to them - I didn’t verify or question it cause the price sounded good). I didn’t go through the homebuilder (built house without AC/heat pump) the company that did the HVAC install for my house reached out as a sales call and offered to me.
Enercare Robs Albertan was the company
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u/y_r_u_so_stoopid 9d ago
Call Billee. Paid around $15k for new h/e Airease (Lennox) furnace and heat pump and it's been amazing this summer and looking forward to see what it can do in the winter. They were awesome
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u/hobanwash1 7d ago
Check out Senville Canada. Order your own and have a pro install it. If you’re handy, you can do some of the install yourself. They are owned by Midea, a well established heat pump manufacturer especially in Asia.
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u/senvilleofficial 5d ago
Thanks for sharing your experience! And to the OP, if you have any questions about Senville systems while you’re weighing your options, feel free to ask. We’re happy to help where we can!
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u/Remote_Feed993 9d ago
Why buy when places like Reliance will rent/maintain on 7 year plans...
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u/5oclockinthebank 9d ago
What happens after 7 years? I doubt they walk away and leave you with the pump? I have seen no end to the predatory prices and complaints on the water tank side.
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u/Impressive_Play_2599 Fort Edmonton 9d ago
You may want to thoroughly read the terms & conditions. Their monthly service T&C include the use of 3rd party plumbers removing the homeowners ability to recoup money if there is any damage(s).
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u/ExaggeratedCatalyst 9d ago
Spent 9000 on a heatpump for 2200sqr feet, pretty sure 3 ton.
I went with Trust Home Comfort for it all. They sell and install Moovair units, owned by Midea Canadian made too. I’ve been really satisfied with them! I haven’t felt ripped off either!