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Compare Heat Pump Quotes — Ontario

The only comparison that matters is net of rebates — a cheaper quote from a non-participating contractor can cost you $7,500 more. Use the free tool below.

Last updated July 2026

HRS publishes no end date for heat pumps. A November 30, 2026 funding window is reported by third parties — not an official application deadline; the program can close earlier or run longer. Pre-approval must come before any work starts, and a full rebate cycle takes 3–6 months, so starting sooner is the safer plan.

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Compare your quotes, net of rebates

Enter the quotes you already have. We normalize them — $/ton, the HRS rebate each setup earns, the real net price — and flag the traps that cost money.

Your current heating

Heating type sets your HRS rebate rate ($500/ton gas · $1,250/ton non-gas).

Quote A

Quote B

Enter size and price on at least two quotes to see the comparison.

Quick rule

Get 3 quotes minimum. The lowest is rarely the best. The highest is rarely ripoff. The middle one usually wins on quality + price.

What every quote MUST include

✓Heat pump make, model number, and CSA cold-climate certification
✓Indoor/outdoor unit specs (BTU, SEER2, HSPF2 ratings)
✓Total system cost broken out: equipment, labor, materials, permit
✓Removal/disposal of old system clearly priced
✓Electrical work scope (panel upgrade if needed)
✓Refrigerant lines, line sets, and condensate handling
✓Warranty terms (parts vs labor, years for each)
✓Pre-approval status — must be Participating Contractor
✓Estimated installation timeline
✓Payment schedule (no large upfront deposit)

5 red flags to walk away from

⚠ Pressure to sign today

Legitimate contractors give you time to get other quotes. Urgency tactics = sales pressure, not honest pricing.

⚠ Verbal-only quote, no written breakdown

No written, itemized quote = no accountability. Walk away if they refuse to put it in writing.

⚠ Cash-only, or full/near-full payment demanded upfront

Avoid paying the full price upfront. Confirm the payment schedule, milestones, cancellation terms and refund conditions in writing before signing.

⚠ Vague model numbers ("Lennox unit")

Specific model number is required for HRS rebate. Vagueness = either inexperience or hiding lower-tier equipment.

⚠ Not (or won’t confirm being) an HRS Participating Contractor

Only a Participating Contractor can submit the heat-pump rebate application — with anyone else the rebate is $0. Ask for their program registration, and for written copies of everything submitted on your behalf.