Wall or central heat pump?
Some of the key benefits of modernizing your equipment include:
Before diving into technical details, it is crucial to know the main categories of heat pumps. Each type has its advantages and adapts to specific needs.
(a) Mural Heat Pump (Mini-Split)
Ideal for open spaces, condos, houses without existing ventilation ducts, or to heat/climate specific areas.
(b) Central Heat Pump
Perfect for larger houses with an existing air duct system. It ensures uniform comfort in all rooms via a single device.
(c) Multizone Heat Pump
A flexible solution for houses without ducts but with several rooms to control individually. A single external unit can supply several indoor wall units (or ceiling cassettes, etc.), each with its own temperature control.
Comparison Table: Wall or Central Heat Pump
| Characteristics | Wall Heat Pump (Mini-Split) | Central heat pump |
| Installation | Simpler and faster, less intrusive, no conduits needed. | More complex, requires existing air ducts or installation of new ones. |
| Initial Cost | Usually lower for one unit. | Generally higher (often including the duct system). |
| Coverage | Ideal for one or a few rooms (specific area). | Cover of the whole house, uniform comfort. |
| Monitoring | Per indoor unit (each room or area controlled separately). | Central thermostat for the whole house. |
| Aesthetic | Visible wall units. | Inside units hidden in the ducts. |
| Ideal for | Condos, small houses, additions (garage, basement), precise areas. | Large houses, new buildings, replacement of central furnace. |
To find out more about the grants available and to find out what grants you might qualify for, consult the official resources of the Government of Quebec and maximize your savings with confidence.
Here are some suggestions:
Official site of financial aid in Quebec :
https://transitionenergetique.gouv.qc.ca/
EcoHabitation Guide on Heat Pumps :
https://www.ecohabitation.com
Energy Efficiency Board of Canada :
https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy
