Ductless Mini-Split Installation
Single and multi-zone ductless systems, sized to a heat-loss calculation and installed by a CleanBC program-registered contractor.
Cowichan Valley Heat Pump Installation
Heat Pump Installation in Duncan
Duncan Heat Pumps installs, services and converts residential heat pump systems across Duncan, North Cowichan and the Cowichan Valley Regional District. Winter design temperatures in the region fall to -6°C, and installations can combine CleanBC's Energy Savings Program with Duncan and North Cowichan's own $350 top-up.
- CleanBC Energy Savings Program-registered installation
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic is a compulsory trade in BC
- Technical Safety BC electrical permit filed on every installation
- Duncan and North Cowichan add a $350 top-up on qualifying installations
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Get a quote on heat pump installation in Duncan
Duncan Heat Pumps quotes ductless, ducted and conversion installations across the Cowichan Valley.
What Duncan Heat Pumps does
Heat Pump & HVAC Installation & Repair in Duncan
One local crew, one clear quote — from single-zone ductless mini-splits to full ducted systems across Duncan, North Cowichan and the Cowichan Valley.
Ducted & Central Heat Pump Installation
Whole-home ducted and central systems for houses with existing ductwork, sized for Duncan's -6°C winter design temperature.
Oil, Gas & Electric Baseboard Conversions
Switching a furnace, boiler or electric baseboard to a heat pump — the rebate tier and the permit that applies both depend on which fuel is being replaced.
Heat Pump Service & Repair
Seasonal maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair for an existing heat pump, whoever installed it.
3-Step Local Quoting Process
How Duncan Heat Pumps quotes Duncan homeowners
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Free in-home assessment
Duncan Heat Pumps measures your home, checks electrical capacity, and reviews your CleanBC rebate eligibility.
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Flat-rate quote
A clear, itemized quote with a properly sized system for your square footage and layout — no pressure, no hidden fees.
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Install & rebate paperwork
Certified installation, a Technical Safety BC electrical permit filed as part of the job, and help submitting your rebate paperwork.
Explore heat pump services & guides
- Ducted & Central Heat Pump InstallationDucted and central heat pump installation in Duncan, sized for a -6°C winter design temperature, for homes with existing forced-air ductwork.
- Heat Pump Service & RepairHeat pump maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair in Duncan and the Cowichan Valley, for any brand or original installer — repair is not rebate-eligible.
- Ductless Mini-Split InstallationSingle- and multi-zone ductless mini-split installation in Duncan and the Cowichan Valley — sized to a heat-loss calculation, CleanBC rebate eligible.
- Oil, Gas & Electric Baseboard ConversionsConverting an oil, gas or electric baseboard system to a heat pump in Duncan — which CleanBC or Home Renovation Rebate tier and permit apply.
- All heat pump servicesBrowse the full service lineup.
- Areas we serveCommunities across the Cowichan Valley.
- Heat pump cost guideTypical price ranges before and after rebates.
- Common questions answeredCost, rebates, installation and repairs.
Local, across the Cowichan Valley
Duncan Heat Pumps service area
The BC Building Code lists Duncan's winter design temperature at -6°C (the 2.5% level) with 2,980 heating degree-days below 18°C, a colder profile than much of the south Island. A heat-loss calculation sets the system size for each home, based on that design temperature and the home's insulation and window area.
- Duncan
- North Cowichan
- Chemainus
- Cowichan Bay
- Mill Bay
- Cobble Hill
- Shawnigan Lake
- Lake Cowichan
Frequently asked
Heat Pump Installation in Duncan — FAQ
- How cold does a heat pump need to work in Duncan?
- The BC Building Code lists Duncan's winter design temperature at -6°C. Cold-climate-rated heat pumps installed here are sized to maintain output at that temperature, not just at moderate fall and spring conditions.
- What rebates apply to a heat pump in Duncan?
- CleanBC's Energy Savings Program is income-tested and pays up to $13,000 toward a fossil-fuel conversion at the top tier. City of Duncan and North Cowichan both add a $350 top-up on qualifying electric heat pump installations. Electric baseboard replacement separately qualifies for a non-income-tested $4,000 whole-home rebate through the Home Renovation Rebate Program.
- Does replacing an existing heat pump qualify for a rebate?
- No — CleanBC's Energy Savings Program, the Home Renovation Rebate Program and BC Hydro's rebate all exclude replacing an existing heat pump or adding a head to one already installed.
- Is a permit required for a heat pump installation in Duncan?
- Technical Safety BC requires an electrical permit for most heat pump installations, and a gas permit only where an existing gas furnace or boiler is modified or removed. Homeowners may apply for either permit, though CleanBC's rebate programs require a registered contractor to carry out the work.
- What's the difference between a ductless and a ducted heat pump?
- A ductless system uses one or more wall-mounted heads with no ductwork required, suited to additions, older homes or a single zone. A ducted system connects to existing ductwork and heats the whole home from one unit.
- How much does a heat pump cost in Duncan before rebates?
- A single-zone ductless system runs $3,500 to $6,000. Multi-zone ductless runs $8,000 to $15,000. A central ducted system runs $8,000 to $18,000. Rebates are calculated from the invoice after installation.