Heating System Installation in Gatineau

Matching the system to your house

Gatineau's housing stock ranges from century homes in Hull to newer builds in Aylmer and Cantley, and each comes with different heating needs. A home with existing ductwork can often add or switch to a central furnace or heat pump, while homes on electric baseboards may be better served by a ductless system or a central heat pump paired with an air handler. We start by looking at your current setup, insulation, and how the house actually loses heat, rather than simply swapping like for like.

• Furnace replacement (natural gas, propane, electric)
• Cold-climate heat pump as primary or supplemental heat
• Electric baseboard evaluation and heat pump pairing
• Ductwork inspection before any installation

Fuel choices in the Outaouais

Not every neighbourhood has natural gas service, so many homes rely on propane, electricity, or a mix through a dual-fuel setup. We walk through the practical differences: propane needs on-site storage and delivery, natural gas requires an existing line, and electric heat (furnace or heat pump) depends on your panel capacity. None of these is automatically the right answer for every house.

Sizing and load calculation

Oversized systems short-cycle and wear out faster; undersized ones struggle on the coldest days of the year. We base sizing on a proper heat loss assessment for your home rather than the capacity of the old equipment, which is especially important in older houses that have since been insulated or renovated.