Heat Pump Installation & Repair in Calgary, AB

Modern cold-climate heat pumps are genuinely impressive technology — and Chickadee installs them properly, sized and calibrated for Alberta's climate. We'll also be straight with you about what they can and can't do here, because honest advice is worth more than a sale.

How Cold-Climate Heat Pumps Work

You might wonder how something can pull heat from the air when it's -20°C outside. We could nerd out about this for hours, but it is quite frankly a miracle of physics. Even at -20°C there is thermal energy in the outside air that can be captured and brought inside your home. A heat pump is essentially an AC that can run in reverse — so instead of taking heat from inside your home and dumping it outside, it takes heat from outside and brings it inside.

A Word on Energy Savings in Alberta

Many companies promise big energy savings with heat pumps, and in many provinces that's true. In Alberta, it's more nuanced. You can absolutely choose to use less gas — but electricity costs here are high enough that your overall utility bill may not drop much, if at all. A heat pump is still a great choice for reducing your carbon footprint and for the comfort of having heating and cooling in one system. We just want you to have accurate expectations going in.

Dual-Fuel (Hybrid) Heating

While cold-climate heat pumps are incredible pieces of engineering, when Calgary hits that dark -30°C week in January, the heat pump will struggle to keep up. This is where Dual-Fuel Hybrid systems shine. Heat pumps are installed right on top of a highly efficient gas furnace. A smart thermostat seamlessly manages the switchover: using the ultra-efficient electric heat pump for milder weather, and only igniting the gas furnace when the extreme cold hits.

Will a Heat Pump Work in a Calgary Winter?

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