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The Best Time to Install a Heat Pump

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The Best Time to Install a Heat Pump

Posted On: October 14, 2025

The Best Time to Install a Heat Pump

When it comes to keeping your home comfortable year-round, few systems beat the versatility and efficiency of a heat pump.


Whether you’re upgrading from an older furnace or switching from traditional air conditioning, choosing the right time of year to install your new heat pump can save you both money and stress.


At Twintech Heating & Cooling, we’ve installed hundreds of systems across the seasons—and here’s what we’ve learned about perfect timing.


Why Timing Matters for Heat Pump Installation


Installing a heat pump isn’t like buying a new toaster—it’s a major home upgrade that affects comfort, efficiency, and even your utility bills.


The timing of your installation can influence:


Availability of technicians: HVAC companies get booked fast during extreme temperatures.


Equipment prices and promotions: Seasonal demand affects manufacturer discounts.


Comfort during installation: You don’t want to be without heating or cooling when you need it most.


By scheduling during the right window, you can avoid the rush, score better prices, and ensure a smoother installation process.


Spring: The Goldilocks Season for Installation


For most homeowners, spring is the best time to install a heat pump.


As the weather warms up but hasn’t yet hit summer highs, your home doesn’t rely heavily on heating or cooling—making it the perfect time for a short system downtime.


Benefits of a spring installation:


Off-season discounts: HVAC companies often offer spring promotions before the summer rush.


Faster scheduling: Technicians have more availability for in-depth consultations and precision installations.


Ideal temperatures for testing: The mild weather makes it easier to test both heating and cooling functions before peak use.


Fall: A Strong Runner-Up


If spring slipped by, autumn is the next best choice.


As temperatures cool down, but before winter’s chill sets in, homeowners can prepare for the cold months ahead.


Why fall works well:


Avoids winter emergencies: You won’t be left shivering if your old system fails mid-January.


Seasonal rebates: Manufacturers often run fall rebates to clear out inventory before new models arrive.


Balanced weather: Like spring, fall offers moderate temperatures, making system calibration smoother.


What About Summer or Winter?


While heat pumps can be installed any time of year, summer and winter installations can come with drawbacks:


Summer: HVAC companies are swamped with A/C repair calls, which means limited availability and higher prices.


Plus, being without cooling for even a day or two can be rough.


Winter: Installation is absolutely possible, but cold temperatures make outdoor work tougher and test conditions less ideal.


Also, if your old heating system dies unexpectedly, you may face emergency service rates.


Pro Tip: Plan Ahead


The best way to ensure a smooth, affordable installation is to plan ahead.


Schedule a free consultation with a trusted HVAC provider like Twintech Heating & Cooling before your system fails or peak season begins.


A professional technician can:


Assess your home’s heating and cooling needs


Recommend the best model for your climate and budget


Help you take advantage of rebates and energy-efficiency incentives Ready to Upgrade?


Whether you’re replacing an old system or exploring the energy savings of a new heat pump, Twintech Heating & Cooling is here to help.


Our certified technicians provide expert installation, honest advice, and year-round comfort you can count on.


Contact Twintech Heating & Cooling today to schedule your heat pump consultation—and make this season the smartest time of year to upgrade your comfort.



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by DG Sellers on Twintech Heating and Cooling

Professionally done and took care to cover all entry floors to the house for the installers to remove the old furnace and install a new furnace.
I also made recommendations of the tankless water heater that we had installed and items to address. We did not know they also installed tankless water heaters.

by Bill, Pickering on Twintech Heating and Cooling

Price was not the cheapest nor the most expensive of my quotes. It's the quality of the installation that makes for a good AC system. The twins' knowledge & professionalism was evident in the small details:
Very clean work. Greg made sure that the refrigerant level & temperature were correct. They reinstall the insulation & vapor barrier around the wall. The outside electrical cords were secured to the wall. Proud to support this local company. Thank you.

by Taz on Twintech Heating and Cooling

Great team of guys came to do the work. Very professional. Arrived on time worked very efficiently and were very clean. They answered any questions we had without hesitation. The air conditioner works great and is so quiet. I highly recommend them and they don't try to up-sell anything right from the start.

by Jordan on Twintech Heating and Cooling

The service was prompt, professional and very courteous. Competitive price. Would highly recommend this company.

by David on Twintech Heating and Cooling

Excellent workmanship, and quick response. Would recommend Twintech to anyone.

by Todd Whyte on Twintech Heating and Cooling

My existing 15-yr old A/C went down on me during the first major heatwave of the season. Researched my options, as well as a few different installers, and decided on Twintech.

They gave me confidence right from the beginning. Extremely knowledgeable. Their communication was excellent - always responded to questions quickly. Given we were in a heatwave, they were fully booked. However, within days they were able to fit me in due to a cancellation. Upon learning that the Amana unit I was getting installed was on backorder, TwinTech went to bat for me with the manufacturer and was able to get me the next model up within a day, for the same price - Amazing!

As far as the installation was concerned, I couldn’t be more impressed. These guys were clearly very experienced and did a fantastic job. Very clean, polite, timely & informative. They even thoroughly sealed all the exposed gaps in my ductwork. I’ve had plenty of heating and cooling work done in the past and have never used the same contractor twice because I’ve never been very impressed. However, from now on, I’ll always be contacting Twintech first!

by Jordan Arnott, Courtice on Twintech Heating and Cooling

They were very friendly and took care of everything. The install looks great (and works great), they were very knowledgeable. Installed our a/c efficiently despite the difficult install location both inside and outside and they made it work.

by Lori Ellis on Twintech Heating and Cooling

Phenomenal service, so glad I found these guys a few years back after being "hosed" badly by 3 other companies. I've recommended them to so many, and they all are so thankful.

by Jonathan Rogoza on Twintech Heating and Cooling

This company is fantastic. Dave came out and gave me a very honest and reasonable quote, unlike a quote received from another company. I had a bunch of questions that were easily answered and when I had questions regarding heating/cooling a previously unheated room above the Garage, Dave arranged for Greg to come out for an assessment of this new space and gave me his recommendation along with his professional thoughts on all of my options.

These guys have been nothing but Professional, honest and helpful along the way. I can't recall the two other guys doing the install, but they were great as well. Good workmanship, everything was cleaned up and everything functions as promised. I could go on and on about my experience, but it's all positive so what more could you want?

Give them a call, see for yourself. If I had to buy another furnace/AC or heat pump, they'd be my first call.

by Private User on Twintech Heating and Cooling

I hired twin tech to convert my townhouse heating from electric to gas and install a furnace and a/c unit. I had talked with many other vendors, and received several quotes, but chose them, and very happy I did. Here are some of the reasons why:
1. They were realistic about the timeline for the work, when they could start and how long it would take. (They said upfront, it was their busy season and would need to get back to me in 3 weeks, which they did):
2. They had a quote with options for me. They were clear about the entertainment of what they would and would not do (they’d build duct work, id need another contractor to box in ductwork). This allowed me to plan as I was my own general contractor for my renovations).
3. They spoke to me in a language I understood, neither too technical nor too simple. They answered all my questions as I had them. Everyone is so lovely to work with, the sales team and the contractors who are worked in my home.
4. It’s been 4 m since the work was complete. They still answer my emails and my furnace is working very well!

I unabashedly recommend! Price, customer care and quality workmanship were all amazing!

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See What Our Customers Are Saying:

by Aaron on Twintech Heating and Cooling

We are very happy to recommend this company to everyone. Our furnace broke down on Sunday morning. We phoned them and before noon Grant the owner showed up. He worked on the furnace for about a hour not wanting to give up to fix the problem. The furnace was 17 years old. I was the one talking about replacing it. End result was the next day it was all done. On the Sunday Bob came over with heaters to warm up the house. We decided to replace the water heater at the same time. Thanks Grant for the excellent work. Thumbs up.

by Linda on Twintech Heating and Cooling

Right on time. Explained how to work the HRV in a different way so the house would not be so dry. Changed my whole house water filter for me as well. Friendly, helpful, caring service!

by Robert Rogers on Twintech Heating and Cooling

Very pleased with the professional service that TwinTech Heating and Cooling provided in replacing my furnace. I got several quotes from different service providers. Their price was excellent and they explained the features very well. We are very glad we went with TwinTech and highly recommend their services.

by Robert Mizuno on Twintech Heating and Cooling

We were new homeowners in need of a second opinion. TwinTech Heating & Cooling were Amazing and professional. Very knowledgeable and great service all around. Recommend to anyone looking for honest and reliable services. Treated with respect and care. Thank you Greg, Mitch and Bob!

by Ruth on Twintech Heating and Cooling

TwinTech is an excellent and honest company! I called them for a second opinion after being told by another company that I needed to replace my furnace. Turns out this was not the case at all! I did not need a new furnace. TwinTech did not push to make an unnecessary sale and saved me from a huge expense. Bob and Mitch were extremely professional and above all honest! I definitely recommend TwinTech!

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