Fully Electric Heating System
A fully electric heating system heats your home without gas. A cold-climate heat pump does most of the work, and an electric heat strip in the air handler covers the coldest nights. It also cools in summer, and homes that switch from electric baseboard, oil or propane qualify for the largest rebates.
- ✓ Authorized dealer for Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Bosch, Amana and AirQuest
- ✓ Registered HRSP rebate contractor
- ✓ TSSA-certified gas technicians, licensed and insured
🧩 What Is in the System
Outdoor heat pump
Heats and cools; a cold-climate model keeps heating well below -20°C.
Air handler
Replaces the furnace and moves air through your ducts.
Electric heat strip
Backup heat inside the air handler for the coldest days.
Thermostat
Controls the heat pump first and the strip only when needed.
✅ Pros and ⚠️ Trade-offs
| Pros | Trade-offs |
|---|---|
| No gas bill or delivery charge for heating | Electrical panel may need an upgrade |
| Lowest emissions | Backup strip is costly to run if oversized or overused |
| Heating and cooling in one system | Needs careful sizing for cold nights |
| Large rebates for homes off natural gas | Higher upfront cost than a furnace alone |
⚡ Backup Heat and Your Panel
The heat strip is sized from your home's heat loss and the heat pump's output at -20°C. A 10 kW strip draws about 42 amps, so we check the panel first. Details: backup heat capacity and sizing the electric heater.
💡 Keeping gas for cooking or hot water? A hybrid system may suit you better. Compare in hybrid vs fully electric.
Browse central heat pump systems or read air handler vs furnace.
🔗 Related Guides & Services
- ✓ Electric Backup Heat Capacity
- ✓ Sizing an Electric Heater
- ✓ Hybrid vs Fully Electric
- ✓ Air Handler vs Furnace
- ✓ What Is a Cold-Climate Heat Pump?
- ✓ Heat Pump Installation
- ✓ Shop Central Heat Pumps
- ✓ Heat Pump Rebates
⚡ Get a Fully Electric System Quote
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