Heat Pumps in Windsor

Heat Pumps for Windsor homes

Windsor's homes range from early-1900s brick houses with radiators in Walkerville and the older core to post-war bungalows and newer subdivisions in the east and south ends. Windsor has some of the warmest weather in Ontario, with long, humid summers and milder winters than most of the province. That climate suits heat pumps well, since the system spends much of the year in conditions where it's most efficient. In older Windsor homes, we check duct sizing and electrical panel capacity first.

What's included

Cold-climate air source heat pumps for heating and cooling, on their own or paired with a gas furnace as a hybrid system. Depending on your home and equipment, the work can include:

• Ducted heat pumps
• Hybrid (dual fuel) systems
• Cold-climate models
• Ductless systems
• Heat loss.
• Ductwork.
• Electrical capacity.
• Controls.
• Placement.

Full details, how the work runs and common questions are on our main heat pumps page. Want a ballpark first? Try the instant system estimate.

Local conditions in Windsor

Windsor's older homes include more hot water and converted gravity heating systems than anywhere else in the region, alongside post-war bungalows with forced air. Venting is a common issue: when a furnace moves to PVC venting, an old masonry chimney may be left serving only the water heater, which we plan for in the quote.

Questions to ask before you hire

Whoever you hire for heat pumps in Windsor, get clear answers to these before signing:

• Is this a cold-climate model, and down to what temperature does it heat well?
• How will backup heat work on the coldest nights?
• Does my ductwork need changes for a heat pump?
• Does my electrical panel have capacity, and who does the electrical work?
• Which rebate or financing programs might apply right now?

Permits and licensing

Building permits in Windsor are issued by the City of Windsor's Building Services department. Some HVAC work, such as new ductwork in renovations or changes that affect the building structure, may need a permit, while gas appliance installations must be done by a TSSA-registered contractor and electrical work by a licensed electrical contractor. We confirm what applies to your project during planning.

More from Kelvin Heating & Cooling in Windsor

People planning heat pumps in Windsor often look at related work too, including AC installation, ductless mini-splits, furnace installation. We also provide heat pumps in LaSalle and heat pumps in Tecumseh. See every service we offer on our Windsor service area page.