Heat Pump Installation in Richmond
Richmond sits on flat, low-lying ground at the mouth of the Fraser River. It’s damp, often windy near the dykes, and has a high water table. Those conditions affect where and how a heat pump’s outdoor unit should be installed. We install ducted, ductless and dual fuel heat pumps across Richmond, planned for local conditions.
Why Richmond installs need extra planning
- Humidity and frost. Damp air means more frost on the outdoor coil and more defrost cycles. We raise units on stands or brackets so melt water drains away instead of refreezing. See heat pump defrost mode.
- Drainage. Flat lots and a high water table mean puddles collect around ground-level units. Pad height and location matter.
- Wind and salt air near the water. Homes near Steveston, Terra Nova and the west dyke get more wind and salt exposure. We consider placement out of the prevailing wind and coil coating options.
- No basements. Most Richmond homes have crawl spaces or are slab-on-grade, which changes how ducts and line sets are routed.
Common Richmond homes
| Home type | Usual approach |
|---|---|
| Two-storey house with a gas furnace | Ducted or dual fuel heat pump on the existing ducts |
| Townhouse complexes | Ductless or slim-duct units, outdoor unit location set by strata rules |
| Homes with electric baseboards or a hot-water system | Multi-zone ductless mini-splits |
| City Centre condos | Depends on the building. Some have central systems, others allow balcony units with approval |
Rebates and costs
Electric-heated homes may qualify for provincial heat pump rebates, and gas-heated homes may qualify for dual fuel offers. See the BC heat pump rebate guide and the heat pump cost guide.
Our installation process
- Site visit with heat-load calculation and a placement and drainage check
- Written quote with model numbers, mounting method, electrical scope, permits and warranty
- Installation and commissioning, including a defrost test
- Warranty registration and help with rebate paperwork
Richmond neighbourhoods we serve
Steveston, Terra Nova, Westwind, Seafair, Broadmoor, Garden City, Thompson, City Centre, Brighouse, Ironwood, Shellmont, Hamilton, Bridgeport, East Richmond and Sea Island.
Other Richmond services: furnace repair, furnace installation, boiler repair, AC repair. Back to all heat pump services.
Plan your Richmond heat pump
Send us photos of your current system, your electrical panel and where the outdoor unit could go, and we’ll get back to you with next steps.