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If you are still using oil to heat your home or cottage, you are likely paying some of the highest home heating bills in Ontario. With the fluctuating price of oil deliveries, maintenance requirements, and the threat of tank leaks, oil heating is quickly becoming a thing of the past.
At Kawartha Eco Climate Control, our experts provide turnkey oil to heat pump conversion services for homes in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Our services help provide a smooth transition to an All-Electric Cold Climate Heat Pump system, giving you maximum comfort during the winter months and freeing you completely from the need for fossil fuels.
The Conversion Process: What to Expect
Replacing an oil furnace is not an easy swap, and requires a specialized approach. As local HVAC experts, we handle every aspect of the conversion process.
- Proper Sizing (No Guesswork): We begin by conducting an extensive calculation of Heat Loss/Heat Gain to guarantee that your new system is precisely sized for your square footage and insulation levels.
- Electrical Panel Evaluation: Moving from oil to electric heating changes your house’s electrical requirements. We’ll examine your existing electrical panel, normally requiring a 200-amp service panel, and determine if it needs to be upgraded.
- Oil Tank Removal & Disposal: We’ll arrange for your old oil tank and furnace to be safely drained, disconnected, removed, and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way by licensed local partners.
- System Installation: We’ll install your new high-efficiency cold climate heat pump in conjunction with your existing ductwork or install new custom ductwork as needed.
Why Homeowners are Switching from Oil
Cold climate heat pumps save homeowners enormous amounts of money on heating costs every year, as they no longer have to pay for fuel; only the cost of the heat pump itself. In addition to the savings, the benefits of upgrading are enormous:
- Massive Operating Cost Savings: Electric heat pumps are far cheaper to run than buying oil.
- No More Deliveries: You’ll never have to schedule a fuel delivery, or run out of oil in the middle of the winter!
- Eliminate Leak Risks: Reduce environmental hazard and liability of an oil spill on your property.
- Insurance Benefits: Many insurance companies offer discounts for homeowners who remove their indoor or outdoor oil storage tanks.
- Year-Round Comfort: A heat pump isn’t just a heater; it also provides ultra-efficient, whisper-quiet air conditioning for the warmer months.
The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program (OHPA)
You don’t have to shoulder the cost of your conversion alone. Homeowners in Peterborough can benefit from up to $10,000 in upfront funding to assist with making the transition.
This generous federal program can pay for the cost of your new cold-climate equipment, disposal of your oil tank, and electrical or ductwork upgrades.
Want to know more about the grant program and how to apply? Read our comprehensive resource on the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program (OHPA).
Start Your Oil Conversion Today
Ready to ditch the oil tank and upgrade your comfort? Let our team handle the calculations, the removal, and the rebates.
Or reach out directly:
Phone:
(705) 868-8246
Email:
[email protected]
FAQs
Yes, the safe removal and disposal of your existing oil tank is a requirement to qualify for the OHPA grant, which we coordinate completely for you through our licensed partners.
Yes, in most cases, as a change from an oil furnace to a completely electric solution requires a high level of amperage, especially to power the electric backup system. We will assess this during our initial visit.
The physical installation and oil tank removal usually takes 1 to 2 days, depending on the complexity of your existing ductwork and whether any electrical panel upgrades are required.
Yes, absolutely, as we provide Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pumps, which are specifically designed with inverter technology to extract warmth from outside in extreme conditions, ensuring your home remains warm in temperatures far below -20 degrees Celsius.
Our turnkey process includes a strict heat-loss calculation to ensure perfect sizing, an electrical panel assessment, oil tank removal, installation of the heat pump, ductwork integration, and full system commissioning to guarantee optimal airflow and winter efficiency.