Background

Central Ducted Installation

Whole-Home Heat and A/C. Through the Ducts You Already Have.

A central heat pump uses your existing ductwork — even heat in every room, central air in the summer, no wall units anywhere. From $12,999 installed, with 12 years on parts and labour.

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  • WorkSafeNB Registered
  • Red Seal Certified Technicians
  • Certified Electricians On Staff
  • 12-Year Parts & Labour Warranty
  • Locally Owned, 30+ Years

What It Costs

From $12,999 Installed — Everything In

Central installs vary more than ductless, because your existing ductwork decides part of the job. We inspect it before we quote — so the number you get accounts for the house you actually have.

  • Cold-climate central heat pump and matched indoor air handler
  • Connection to your existing ductwork, with any needed changes quoted up front
  • Removal and disposal of the old furnace or air handler
  • New thermostat, wired and set up
  • Electrical and disconnect by our own certified electrician
  • Permit, inspection, airflow balancing and commissioning
  • 12 years parts, 12 years labour
Central ducted heat pump system

Heating with oil or propane now?

A central heat pump typically costs far less to run per unit of heat than oil or propane — and you get central air conditioning out of the same system. We'll show you the operating-cost math for your house, based on what you're paying now.

Is Central Right for Your Home?

Honest answer: sometimes it isn't. Here's how to tell.

Central makes sense if…

  • ✓Your ductwork is in reasonable shape
  • ✓Your furnace is getting up there in age
  • ✓You want central A/C as part of the deal
  • ✓You don't want wall units in your rooms
  • ✓You want even heat in every room

Look at ductless instead if…

  • → There's no ductwork in the house (multi)
  • → Your ducts are undersized or rough (multi)
  • → You want room-by-room control (multi)
  • → You're fixing one cold space (single)

Rough Sizing

What Size System Will Your Home Need?

A starting point only — duct condition, insulation and window area all move these numbers. We measure and inspect the ductwork before quoting.

Home sizeTypical systemNotes Starting Price
Up to 1,200 sq ft 2 ton Bungalow with existing ducts $12,999
1,200–1,800 sq ft 2.5–3 ton Most Fredericton two-storeys $14,999
1,800–2,400 sq ft 3.5–4 ton May need duct modifications $17,499
2,400 sq ft + 5 ton or dual system Quoted after full assessment $19,999

Starting prices, installed, before tax and before any NB Power rebates. Your written quote after the assessment is the real number.

Our Process

Ductwork Checked First, Then Quoted

Four steps, no surprises.

1

Free Assessment

We inspect the ductwork, the panel and the existing system, and calculate the load. If your ducts need work, you hear it before you get the price — not after.

2

Written Quote

Equipment, air handler, duct modifications, old system removal, electrical, permit and thermostat. One number, no line items added later.

3

Changeover Day

Old system out, new system in, ducts connected, airflow balanced room by room, system commissioned and tested. We plan the timing so you're not without heat.

4

12 Years Covered

Parts and labour both, registered for you at install, serviced by the same crew that did the work.

Before You Sign Anything

Heat Pump Medics vs. The Other Guys

A central changeover is the biggest of the three jobs, and the one where a cheap quote costs the most later. Ask the other quote these fourteen questions in writing.

What you should be asking Heat Pump Medics The Other Guys
Parts warranty On the equipment itself 12 full years ?
Labour warranty Who pays when a tech has to come back 12 full years ?
Red Seal certified technicians Not helpers, not trainees On every install ?
WorkSafeNB registered Your liability if someone gets hurt on your property In good standing ?
Licensed & fully insured Certificate available on request Yes ?
Free in-home assessment Nobody can size a system over the phone Free, no obligation ?
System sized to your actual home Measured, not guessed from square footage Every quote ?
Written, all-in quote Electrical, permits, disposal, the works Quoted price is the invoiced price ?
Authorized dealer Warranty is only valid through authorized dealers LG & Gree ?
Own service department Who fixes it in year four Same crew that installed it ?
Emergency service When it quits in February Available ?
Price match On a comparable written quote Bring us your best quote ?
Local, never subcontracted The people you met are the people who show up Fredericton-based, 30+ years ?

Every question mark above is a question worth asking your other quote in writing. We put our answers in writing first.

What Fredericton Homeowners Say About Our Installs

4.7 44 Google reviews

Customer Review

I would highly recommend Heat Pump Medics. Thank you so much Brian and Alex for your services. I would like to express my gratitude to your team; Dan and Kraig did an excellent job with the installation. They were both highly professional and exceptionally neat.

Mohamed Abbas - Google Review

Customer Review

Very professional, competitive pricing and detailed. We had three folks come out and give us quotes and Heat Pump Medics was the only estimator that noticed a missing surge protector on our existing unit. Cleaned up after themselves, arrived on time and were courteous throughout the installation.

Patrick Flood - Google Review

Customer Review

Kraig and Dan installed 2 heat pump units in my home in one day by 1 pm. They came to do the job on the day it was planned, on time at 9 am. And both units were running and cooling my place in the summer weather that same day. After 1 pm, I was able to remove 2 portable air conditioners taking up space that were noisy and one had a pail for water overflow. The electrician was available as needed throughout the installation and there were no delays. After the job was complete, we were shown how to use the units by Kraig and it was easy to follow. Price was same as agreed before installation. I feel better knowing that a local company also provides service for these units and warranty.

Sharon Scott - Google Review

Customer Review

These guys went far beyond what was expected. They were able to find out after searching through manufacturers and installers that the unit was under warranty. With that said, they were able to swap out the old for the new at a very minimal cost. The installation itself was completed in a timely fashion. Awesome work guys and thank you.

Scott & Lise - Google Review

Customer Review

Had them install a new unit in the bedroom, and a fan motor replaced on my older unit. The guys were on time, quick, professional, and pleasant to work with!

Todd - Google Review

Customer Review

I had a great experience with Heat Pump Medics. I shopped around quite a bit before making a decision, and from the beginning they were honest, patient, and took the time to walk me through all the options without pushing me toward something bigger or more expensive than what I actually needed. They really listened to my concerns, worked with my budget, and helped me find a solution that made sense for my house and comfort preferences. The whole team was professional, experienced, and genuinely friendly throughout the process. Very happy with the result and I would definitely recommend them.

Ulisses Albino - Google Review

Customer Review

Besides having to wait for an electrician, work was done very quickly. The guys were very helpful and answered any questions we had, and gave us a very good demonstration on how to use the heat pumps!

Scott Morrison - Google Review

Customer Review

Heat Pump Medics provided exceptional service from start to finish. My initial inquiry was handled knowledgeably and expeditiously. I was impressed with the knowledge and sound advice Brian provided when he came to assess my needs. The quote was very reasonable. The installation was done professionally, and I am delighted with the improvement in my heating. I highly recommend this company, and I will be using them again for the next phase of my renovation project.

Alex Tessmann - Google Review

Customer Review

Dan came to maintain my central heat pump. Besides filter changes, it had not been cleaned since 2015. I hinted at possibly needing a deep clean job. Upon checking, he said it was still very clean and did not need a deep clean. To me this speaks volumes about the level of honesty of the business. It would have been an easy upsell, but they have shown that they are not about extracting as much money as they can from their customers. The service was great, I had some concerns that Dan answered and when he wasn't sure, he wasn't afraid to say "I don't know, but I'll check and come back to you"; which again, is a sign of professionalism: they don't make things up. Very happy with the service and I have no issues recommending them if you are looking for an honest, no BS business.

F Maz - Google Review

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