#1 Kingston Heat Pump Installers

What It Does: This system works like a central air conditioner in reverse. It pulls heat from outside air and distributes it through your existing ductwork.

Best For: Homes with ductwork already in place. This is the most common choice in Kingston and Belleville.

To Note: When temperatures drop below 6 degrees Celsius, efficiency drops significantly. You may need backup heat during Eastern Ontario's coldest winter nights.

Cost: Installation typically runs $12,000 to $20,000. Government rebates up to $7,500 cut that cost considerably.

Maintenance: Maintenance is minimal and similar to traditional furnaces.

What It Does: No ductwork is needed for this system. One outdoor unit connects to small indoor wall units that heat or cool specific rooms independently.

Best For: Homes without ducts, older homes with limited space, or if you want zone control. You can heat your main floor while keeping upstairs cooler.

The Catch: This system faces the same winter limitation as ducted air-source—it needs backup heat in extreme cold.

Cost: Expect $3,500 to $6,000 per indoor unit, with typically 2 to 4 units per home. Government rebates up to $7,500 apply.

Maintenance: Maintenance is straightforward—you simply clean filters annually.

What It Does: This system uses the stable temperature underground, which is not affected by winter cold. Fluid circulates through buried loops to exchange heat with the earth.

Best For: Properties with available land and long-term homeowners who want peak efficiency year-round. Gananoque and Loyalist Township areas are ideal for this system.

The Advantage: Geothermal works excellently in Eastern Ontario winters. No backup heat is needed—even during extreme cold.

Cost: Installation ranges from $10,000 to $30,000 depending on your property. Government rebates up to $12,000 make this a competitive long-term investment.

Lifespan: Underground loops last 50 years or more, making this the best long-term choice.

Maintenance: Maintenance involves periodic checks, but far less frequently than air-source systems.

What It Does: This system is like geothermal, but it uses a nearby pond, lake, or well instead of ground loops. It extracts heat from water year-round.

Best For: Waterfront properties or homes near lakes in Kingston, Gananoque, and rural Loyalist areas. If you have water access, this is worth considering.

The Advantage: Water-source systems are over 400 percent more efficient than gas heating. They perform exceptionally well in our Eastern Ontario winters.

Cost: Installation ranges from $15,000 to $35,000 and typically requires less excavation than geothermal. Government rebates up to $12,000 apply.

Important Considerations: The pond or lake must be large enough with sufficient depth. Local environmental permits may be required—Keith and the team handle that for you.

Maintenance: Maintenance involves periodic checks. If installed properly, the closed-loop system will not harm the aquatic environment.