Heat pumps are the single biggest efficiency upgrade most Burnaby homeowners can make. They deliver 2–3× the heating output per dollar of energy versus gas furnaces, and they cool in summer — replacing both your furnace and AC with one system. The current rebate stack (CleanBC + BC Hydro + FortisBC) can offset $4,000–$6,000 of the install cost.
Burnaby's mild winters make it nearly ideal heat pump territory. Standard units operate efficiently down to about –10°C, which Burnaby rarely hits. For Burnaby Mountain and the SFU/UniverCity area where cold snaps run colder, we recommend cold-climate units rated to –25°C — Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat, Daikin Aurora, Carrier Infinity Greenspeed, and similar.
Every install includes Manual J load calculation, electrical capacity verification, refrigerant line sizing, condensate routing, and full rebate paperwork submitted on your behalf. We pull both the City of Burnaby mechanical permit and the BC electrical permit.
What's Included
Ducted central heat pumps
Whole-home heating and cooling using your existing ductwork. Best for homes with intact ducts.
Ductless mini-splits
Single-zone or multi-zone (up to 8 indoor heads) for homes without ducts. Common retrofit in Burnaby Heights and Capitol Hill heritage homes.
Cold-climate heat pumps
Hyper-Heat-class units that maintain 100% capacity to –15°C and operate to –25°C. Recommended for Burnaby Mountain and elevated areas.
Hybrid dual-fuel systems
Heat pump + gas furnace setup that switches based on outdoor temperature for the lowest annual energy cost.
Full rebate processing
CleanBC Better Homes + BC Hydro + FortisBC stacking. Up to $6,000 combined. We submit, follow up, and confirm payout.
Electrical capacity check
Many older Burnaby homes need a 200A panel upgrade to support a heat pump. We assess at quote and bundle if needed.
Heat Pumps in Burnaby — What Actually Works
Burnaby is a heat-pump-friendly market for three reasons: mild winters that fall inside standard heat pump efficient range, generous rebate stacking, and the BC Step Code direction toward electrified heating in new builds and major renos. Most Burnaby homes recover the install cost in 6–10 years through energy savings alone.
Townhomes and condos in Brentwood, Lougheed, and Metrotown often have strata bylaws restricting outdoor unit placement and noise levels. We work directly with strata councils — measuring sound levels, mocking up location plans, and providing the technical documentation needed for approval. Most strata applications get approved within 30 days when properly documented.
Older homes through Burnaby Heights, Capitol Hill, and East Burnaby commonly need a 100A → 200A panel upgrade before a heat pump can be installed. We do both — quoted as one bundled job — so you don't end up with two contractors blaming each other when something doesn't line up.
Burnaby Heat Pump Installation — What It Costs
Installed prices including unit, labor, electrical, condensate, permits, and full rebate paperwork.
- Single-zone ductless mini-split$5,800–$8,500
- Multi-zone ductless (3 heads)$11,000–$16,500
- Ducted central heat pump$11,500–$17,500
- Cold-climate ducted (Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat / Daikin Aurora)$14,500–$22,000
- Less CleanBC + BC Hydro rebatesUp to −$6,000
- Optional 100A → 200A panel upgrade+$2,800–$4,500
What Burnaby Homeowners Say
“Had a heat pump installed in our townhouse. They handled the BC Hydro rebate paperwork start to finish — got back $4,500. Installers were on time, tidy, and explained the controls properly.”
“Our top-floor unit was unbearable in July. They installed a quiet ductless system in two days and walked us through the strata approval beforehand. Zero issues, much cooler home.”
“Old tank was rusting from the bottom. They swapped to a heat pump water heater and confirmed our panel had capacity first. Hot water came back the same afternoon. Rebate paperwork submitted on our behalf.”
Other Burnaby Heating Services
We handle the full heating silo for Burnaby homes — every service below is from the same in-house team, dispatched from Coquitlam.
Burnaby Heating FAQs
The questions Burnaby homeowners ask us most about this service.
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Get Your Free Burnaby Heat Pump Quote
Manual J load calc, full rebate paperwork, strata documentation if needed.
- Response within 1 hour — a real human answers, not a call center.
- Same rates 24/7 — no overtime, weekend, or holiday surcharges.
- Licensed, insured, permitted — Red Seal gas fitters, FSR electricians, $5M coverage.
- Workmanship warranty — 1-year labor warranty plus full manufacturer parts coverage.