At Furlong HVAC Services, we specialize in top-quality efficient heating and cooling for your home or business in Gananoque, Lansdowne, Kingston, and surrounding areas, a heat pump is a great option to consider. On this page, we’ll look at the benefits of heat pumps, the difference between regular heat pumps and cold climate heat pumps, and why homeowners should consider choosing a heat pump over a gas furnace.
A heat pump is a combination of equipment that uses the principles of thermodynamics to transfer heat energy between two different temperature zones.
It is similar to an air conditioner unit, but it can also work in reverse to either cool or heat a space. During the summer, a heat pump functions like an air conditioner by removing heat from inside a building and expelling it outside. During the winter, it reverses the process and extracts heat from outside air or the ground and transfers it inside, effectively providing warmth to a building.
Heat pumps are highly efficient and cost-effective as they use electricity to move heat from one place to another instead of generating heat through combustion.
They are widely used for residential and commercial heating and cooling applications and are popular for their energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly features.
The key difference between a regular heat pump and a cold climate heat pump is their ability to operate efficiently in extremely low temperatures. Regular heat pumps work by absorbing heat from the air outside and transferring it inside, but they struggle to do so in extremely cold temperatures.
On the other hand, cold climate heat pumps use advanced technology to extract heat from even the coldest air, making them ideal for areas with harsh winter weather. These heat pumps feature components such as scroll compressors, larger coils, and better insulation to ensure they’re effective in highly cold temperatures. Additionally, they can come with features like defrost cycles which help remove frost buildup on the compressor.
Cold climate heat pumps offer a cost-efficient, energy-efficient, and low-carbon solution to heat homes and buildings in colder climates.
The Bosch IDS Premium is a high-efficiency inverter-driven heat pump that delivers smooth, consistent heating and cooling. Its variable-capacity compressor adjusts automatically to match demand for improved comfort and humidity control.
It can be integrated with an existing furnace by adding a matching indoor coil, creating an efficient hybrid system without full equipment replacement.
The Keeprite Ion™ C5H0V is a fully variable-speed heat pump built for precise comfort and high efficiency. Its compressor modulates from 20% to 100% capacity, delivering consistent temperatures and improved humidity control.
Designed for year-round performance, it provides heating down to -11°F (-24°C) and quiet operation in demanding conditions. When paired with the Ion™ Black System Control and a compatible furnace, it offers communicating capability, remote access, and optional dual-fuel operation for added efficiency.
The Keeprite Ductless Mini Split System turn hard to condition area’s without duct work into comfortable spaces, winter or summer.
These Deluxe Heat pumps can deliver 100% of their rated heating capacity at -17° C outdoor temperature thus can take on even the most extreme conditions.
Enjoy whisper quiet heating and cooling from the lightweight, attractive High Wall heads.
The Keeprite Crossover system pairs a compact side-discharge heat pump with your existing furnace and ductwork to create an efficient hybrid heating and cooling solution.
In milder weather, the heat pump delivers energy-efficient comfort. As temperatures drop, the system automatically switches to your furnace for reliable cold-weather performance.
This dual-fuel setup improves efficiency, lowers operating costs, and provides dependable year-round comfort.
