Markham's newer subdivisions and high-efficiency furnace baseline mean the heat pump conversation here is usually about hybrid systems and ULO electricity savings.
Articles most relevant to Markham's climate zone and utility setup.
Full 15-year cost comparison for Ontario homeowners — install cost, Enbridge gas vs. electricity rates, rebates applied, and when a hybrid system wins.
Read the guide RebatesOntario heat pump rebates in 2026: Home Renovation Savings, Enbridge, and what replaced the Greener Homes Grant.
Read the guideOur contractor matches serve homeowners across Markham and surrounding communities.
We'll match you with licensed Markham contractors who handle HRS rebate paperwork and know Zone 6 climate sizing.
Get matched with a proYes. Gas and refrigeration work in Ontario must be performed by properly credentialed technicians. Ask for licence numbers before signing a contract in Markham.
Eligible Ontario homeowners can receive up to $7,500 under the Home Renovation Savings (HRS) program for a qualifying cold-climate air-source heat pump. Use our rebate calculator for stacking with federal OHPA if you heat with oil.
Markham is Zone 6 with a design temperature near -20°C. Cold-climate heat pumps sized for that design temperature work well; many homes still keep gas or electric backup for the coldest weeks.