Heat pumps and HVAC
Heat Pump Installation, Heating and Cooling
Atlantic winters are long, damp and hard on a heating system. A well-chosen heat pump can keep your home warm through the cold months and cool through the humid weeks of summer, all from one system. Copper Fox Home Services installs, services and cleans heat pumps for homes across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Whether you are adding a single ductless unit to a cold room or replacing an oil furnace entirely, we start by looking at your home as it is: its layout, its insulation, its electrical panel and how you actually use each space. Then we recommend a system that fits and give you one written price for everything the job involves.
What we do
Ductless mini-split heat pumps
A wall-mounted indoor unit connected to an outdoor unit by a small line set. No ductwork is needed, which makes ductless systems a practical fit for older homes, additions and rooms that never heat evenly.
Multi-zone heat pump systems
One outdoor unit serving several indoor heads, so different areas of the house can be set to different temperatures. A good option when a single head cannot reach bedrooms, basements or upper floors.
Ducted and central heat pumps
If your home already has ductwork from a furnace, a ducted heat pump can use it to deliver heating and cooling to every room through the existing vents, with the equipment tucked out of sight.
Cold-climate heat pumps
Models designed to keep producing heat in deep cold, which matters in Atlantic Canada. We help you size the system for your home and decide whether you want a backup heat source for the harshest nights.
Oil, propane and baseboard conversions
Moving from an oil tank, propane or electric baseboard heaters to a heat pump. We plan what happens to the old system, the new equipment and any electrical work as a single project.
Air conditioning with a heat pump
A heat pump cools as well as it heats, so one system can handle muggy summer days without window units. Running it in cooling mode also helps pull excess moisture out of the air.
Heat pump maintenance and cleaning
Filters, coils, blower wheels and drain lines collect dust, pet hair and grime over time. Regular cleaning and a check of the outdoor unit help your system run as designed and catch small problems early.
Air exchangers (HRV)
A heat recovery ventilator brings in fresh outdoor air and exhausts stale indoor air while recovering much of the heat. It helps with window condensation, stuffy rooms and indoor air quality in tighter homes.
Signs it's time to call
- Oil or propane costs keep climbing and you are tired of booking fuel deliveries
- Some rooms stay cold all winter no matter how high you turn the baseboards
- Frost or condensation builds up on the inside of your windows
- Your heat pump blows weaker air or struggles on the coldest nights
- The indoor unit smells musty or drips water when it runs
- Summer humidity makes the bedrooms hard to sleep in
- Your furnace or boiler is ageing and you want a plan before it quits mid-winter
One team, one contact
One team for the whole heat pump job
A heat pump installation often touches more than one trade. The outdoor unit needs a solid, snow-clear base, the line set needs a clean path through the wall, and many homes need a new dedicated circuit or a panel upgrade to carry the load. When separate contractors handle each piece, the homeowner ends up coordinating them.
With Copper Fox, the heating work, the electrical work and any patching or finishing are planned together from the first visit. You get one written price that covers the full scope and one contact who can answer questions about any part of it. If an oil tank needs to come out or a wall needs repair afterward, that is in the plan too.
Heating & Cooling across Atlantic Canada
New Brunswick
- Greater MonctonMoncton, Dieppe, Riverview, Shediac, Sackville, Bouctouche, Richibucto
- Saint JohnSaint John, Sussex
- Fredericton
- Miramichi
- Bathurst
Nova Scotia
- Halifax and DartmouthHalifax, Dartmouth
- Truro and AmherstTruro, Amherst
- Pictou County and AntigonishNew Glasgow, Pictou, Antigonish
- Sydney and Cape Breton
- Kentville and the Annapolis Valley
- Bridgewater and the South Shore
Prince Edward Island
- Charlottetown and areaCharlottetown, Stratford, Cornwall, Montague
- Summerside and area
Newfoundland and Labrador
- St. John's metroSt. John's, Mount Pearl, Paradise, Conception Bay South
- Central NewfoundlandGander, Grand Falls-Windsor
- Corner Brook and the west coast
Questions
Heating & Cooling: common questions
Do heat pumps work in Atlantic Canadian winters?
Yes. Cold-climate heat pumps are designed to keep producing heat in very cold weather, and many homes in the region rely on them as their main heat source. How well one performs in your home depends on the model, how it is sized and how well the house holds heat. Some homeowners keep a backup source for the coldest stretches, which we can talk through during your quote.
Should I choose a ductless or a ducted heat pump?
It mostly depends on whether your home has usable ductwork. Ducted systems suit houses that already have ducts from a furnace. Ductless systems need no ductwork and work well in older homes, additions and homes heated by baseboards. Layout matters too: an open floor plan may be served by one head, while a home with many closed rooms may need several.
How much does a heat pump installation cost?
It depends on the type of system, the number of indoor units, the size and layout of your home, the distance between the indoor and outdoor units and whether your electrical panel needs work. Because those details vary so much from house to house, we give a free, no-obligation written quote. Include your community or postal code when you reach out.
Can I replace my oil furnace with a heat pump?
In most cases, yes. A conversion can use existing ductwork with a ducted heat pump, or switch to ductless units if the ducts are not suitable. Some homeowners keep the old system as a backup, while others remove it along with the oil tank. We look at your home and help you choose the approach that makes sense for it.
Are there rebates for installing a heat pump?
There can be. Utility and provincial programs such as NB Power's efficiency programs, Efficiency Nova Scotia, efficiencyPEI and takeCHARGE in Newfoundland and Labrador have offered support for heat pumps. Programs and eligibility change, so ask what is currently available when you request a quote, and review the program details before you commit.
How often should a heat pump be cleaned or serviced?
Filters should be checked and rinsed regularly, often monthly during heavy use, following the manufacturer's guidance. A deeper cleaning of the coils, blower and drain line is commonly done about once a year, and more often in homes with pets or smokers. Keeping snow and ice clear of the outdoor unit in winter also helps it run properly.
Get a clear plan and one written price.
Tell us what you need, include your community or postal code, and the team will confirm coverage and next steps. Free, with no obligation.