Central AC vs Heat Pump for Ducted Homes in Metro Vancouver. CANRO: licensed HVAC since 1999, upfront pricing, rebates & financing. Call (604) 359-1081.
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If you have ductwork, both options cool your whole home the same way. One also heats it — and pays you back. CANRO Heating & Cooling has cooled Greater Vancouver homes since 1999. Call (604) 359-1081 or request a free, no-obligation quote.
If you have ductwork, both options cool your whole home the same way. One also heats it — and pays you back. CANRO installs and services both across Greater Vancouver, so our advice is about your home — not what we’d rather sell.
Same-day cooling diagnostics. Free written quotes on new systems.
📞 (604) 359-1081Request a free quote| Central Air Conditioner | Ducted Heat Pump | |
|---|---|---|
| Uses existing ducts | Yes | Yes |
| Whole-home cooling | Yes | Yes |
| Winter heating | No | Yes (replaces much of the furnace load) |
| Rebates | Generally none | Qualifies for major programs |
| Keep the furnace? | Yes (for heat) | Optional backup (dual-fuel) |
For a ducted home, a central heat pump is usually the smarter buy than a central AC: same install, same cooling, but it also heats and earns rebates. Many homeowners keep the furnace as backup for cold snaps. Choose a plain central AC only if you want the lowest up-front cost and are committed to your existing heating.
Standard air-conditioning (cooling only) generally does not qualify for BC’s big efficiency rebates — those reward systems that also heat. The good news: a heat pump cools your home in summer and heats it in winter, and it does qualify. If rebates matter to you, ask us to quote a heat pump alongside the AC — the incentives often make the higher-performing system the cheaper choice over time.
CANRO confirms exactly what you qualify for and handles the paperwork. Prefer to spread the cost? We offer flexible financing so you can cool your home now and pay over time. See current rebates & financing →
Modern cooling equipment is sealed, pressurized and wired to be serviced by trained professionals — not opened up at home. Refrigerant is handled only by technicians certified to do so; releasing it is unsafe and illegal, and an incorrect charge will quietly wreck efficiency and shorten the compressor’s life. Capacitors hold a dangerous charge even with the power off, and a wiring or breaker mistake on your cooling choice is a real shock and fire risk. A licensed CANRO technician diagnoses the true root cause, repairs it to code, keeps your manufacturer warranty intact, and leaves the system safe — the first time. If a part is dangerous or sized wrong, we tell you honestly.
CANRO serves homeowners across Metro Vancouver — Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge and White Rock and the surrounding communities. Local, licensed technicians who know BC homes, BC electrical and gas code, and BC rebate programs.
Usually yes — it uses the same ducts, cools identically, adds efficient heating, and qualifies for rebates. When you’re replacing AC anyway, it’s the better value.
Often yes, as backup for the coldest days — a dual-fuel setup. The heat pump does cooling and most heating.
No — both tie into your ducts and an outdoor unit. The heat pump just adds a reversing valve and controls for heating.
Whether you need your cooling choice diagnosed today or you’re planning a new system for summer, CANRO will assess it honestly and give you an upfront, written quote with rebate options. Call (604) 359-1081 or request your free in-home estimate — serving all of Greater Vancouver since 1999.
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