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Heat Pump vs Gas Furnace: Which Is Right for Your Vancouver Island Home?

May 06, 2026 · Uncategorized

Heat Pump vs Gas Furnace: Which Is Right for Your Vancouver Island Home?

Not sure whether a heat pump or gas furnace is right for your home? This guide from Foster Heating & Cooling walks Vancouver Island homeowners through the key differences in efficiency, cost, performance, and climate fit – so you can make a confident decision.

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"We have Fosters service our heat pump every year and rely on their reliability and expertise. Wouldn’t call anyone else. We will definitely call them when we need a replacement. Thanks so much Foster’s. See you next year."

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"Fosters was quick to act on my requests. I had my vent ducts removed and they were quick to come and recommended a sheet metal company. Once the ducts were installed, I didn’t hesitate to get Fosters to fire up my existing furnace again. They were quick to send a technician out to do this. Price w..."

account_circle Juliana Lee (Furnace Repair)

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"We purchased an 18 year old home on an acreage that has an electric furnace and heat pump. The system did not work well so we contacted Fosters to come and assess the system. The next day the technician visited, figured out the problem quickly and made the necessary repairs and adjustments - problem..."

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"I had a new heat pump installed and the old furnace and oil tank removed and the job couldn't have gone more smoothly. The Foster's employee who was doing the work and generally coordinating things was very professional and clearly communicated what was going to take place over a couple of days. The..."

account_circle Gerald Hamblin (Heat Pump Installation)

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"Great people who get the job done FAST. I had an emergency job to repair a commercial dehumidifier my business depends on everyday. They took the machine in and repaired it overnight to get me back in business. Cheers to the full Fosters team."

account_circle Stephen Roberts (Commercial HVAC Repair)

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"We have used Fosters since we built our house 16 years ago. We have bought 2 heat pumps from them. We have always had excellent service from all of their associates. Yesterday, their tech was here to do the annual service on our heat pump and furnace and was excellent!!! We will definitely call them..."

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"Good company, solid and reliable product (Mitsubishi Heat Pump), excellent service provided by knowledgeable, well-trained and courteous staff. Highly recommended."

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