Updated August 2026
How Much Does a Heat Pump Cost in Duncan?
A heat pump in Duncan costs $3,500 to $18,000 installed, before rebates, depending on system type and home size. CleanBC's Energy Savings Program and the Home Renovation Rebate Program both reduce that cost, with City of Duncan and North Cowichan adding a further $350 top-up on qualifying installations.
Updated August 2026
A heat pump is a single system that both heats and cools a home by moving heat instead of burning fuel, which is why it replaces both a furnace and an air conditioner.
For a full breakdown of what an install involves, see heat pump installation.
| System type | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Single-zone ductless | $3,500 – $6,000 |
| Multi-zone ductless (2–4 heads) | $8,000 – $15,000 |
| Central ducted system | $8,000 – $18,000 |
Figures reflect typical installed costs for single-family homes across the Cowichan Valley; final pricing is confirmed after a site visit and heat-loss calculation.
What changes the price for your home?
System size is set by a heat-loss calculation against Duncan's -6°C winter design temperature and 2,980 heating degree-days below 18°C, not by the size of the system being replaced. The other main drivers are whether your home already has ductwork, which fuel is being replaced — oil, gas, propane or electric baseboard — and whether your electrical panel has enough capacity for the new system.
What's included in your quote?
Your quote covers the equipment, the installation labour, the electrical connection and the Technical Safety BC permit, taking the old equipment away, commissioning and a walkthrough with you at the end. If you're converting off oil or gas, decommissioning the tank or the line shows up as its own line so you can see what it costs. You get one flat price for the job rather than an hourly rate, and we confirm it after we've been out to your home — not over the phone.
What can your electrical panel carry?
Your panel decides more of the cost than most people expect. A heat pump needs its own circuit, and if you're on an older 100-amp service that can mean upgrading before anything can be connected. We check your panel during the assessment rather than finding out on installation day, and if you do need an upgrade it goes on the quote as its own line so nothing lands as a surprise later. Duncan's winter design temperature of -6°C means your system is sized for a genuinely cold target, and a correctly sized system draws more than an undersized one would.
How much do rebates reduce the net cost?
CleanBC's Energy Savings Program and the Home Renovation Rebate Program both reduce the price above after installation — see the heat pump rebate guide for current amounts and eligibility.
For an exact price on your Duncan home, request a free quote.