Central Systems · Halifax · Bedford · Dartmouth

Ducted Heat Pumps
For the Whole House

One central system, even temperatures in every room, and nothing mounted on the walls. Ace Refrigeration installs, services and repairs ducted heat pumps across the HRM — starting with an honest look at whether your existing ductwork is up to the job.

Whole-Home Heating & Cooling

Comfort Through the
Ducts You Already Have

A ducted heat pump takes over from the central furnace as the main source of heat and adds air conditioning in the same system. If the house already has decent ductwork, it is usually the tidiest upgrade available — one outdoor unit, one air handler, and no indoor heads on the walls.

  • Ductwork Assessed First Heat pumps move more air at a lower temperature than a furnace does. We check duct sizing, returns and static pressure before specifying equipment, because undersized returns are the usual reason these systems disappoint.
  • Heating and Cooling in One The same equipment heats through the winter and cools through the summer, which is why it often makes more sense than adding central air alongside an oil furnace.
  • Serviced by the People Who Fit It Installation, planned maintenance and repair all come from the same Red Seal certified crew, across Halifax, Bedford, Dartmouth and roughly 50km around the HRM.
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Paired heat pump condensers with concealed line runs on a brick home
Red Seal Certified Central Heating
and Cooling

Paired condensers with concealed line runs

Ducted Heat Pump Services

Installation, Maintenance & Repair

Whether you are planning a conversion from oil or keeping an existing central system healthy, there is a service here for it.

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Ducted Installation

Ductwork assessed, system sized from a heat loss calculation, and the price agreed in writing before anything comes apart.

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Ducted Maintenance

Coils, filters, condensate, defrost and refrigerant pressures checked on a schedule that matches how hard the system works.

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Ducted Repair

Weak airflow, no heat, an iced outdoor coil or a system short cycling. We test before replacing parts so the repair holds.

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Common Questions

Straight Answers

What is a ducted heat pump?

It is a central heat pump: one outdoor unit connected to an indoor air handler that distributes conditioned air through the house using ductwork, the same way a forced-air furnace does. It heats in winter and cools in summer, and unlike a ductless system there is nothing mounted on the walls of the rooms.

Can I use my existing furnace ductwork?

Often, but it needs checking rather than assuming. A heat pump delivers air at a lower temperature than a furnace, so it has to move more of it to deliver the same heat. Ducts sized tightly for a furnace, and return-air paths that were marginal to begin with, end up noisy and underperforming. We measure before specifying, and tell you if modifications are needed.

Ducted or ductless — which is better?

Ducted gives more even temperatures room to room and keeps the equipment out of sight, but it only makes sense if usable ductwork exists or can be added without tearing up finished space. Ductless costs less to install in a house with no ducts and lets you control rooms individually, at the cost of visible indoor heads.

Can a ducted heat pump replace an oil furnace?

Yes, and it is a common job here. It can be the sole heat source if it is sized correctly, or you can keep the furnace as backup in a dual-fuel arrangement where the heat pump handles most of the season and the furnace covers the coldest nights. Which is right depends on your heat loss numbers and how well the house holds heat.

How long does a ducted heat pump last?

Typically twelve to eighteen years with regular servicing. Systems close to the water tend toward the lower end — salt air corrodes outdoor coils and cabinets faster than inland installations, which is one reason the outdoor unit is worth rinsing and inspecting regularly.
Our Work

Real Jobs, Real Halifax Homes

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  • Heat pump outdoor unit with the service panel removed, showing the compressor and refrigerant lines

    Diagnostics on an outdoor unit with the panel off

  • Two ductless mini-split condensers mounted side by side on a gravel bed beside a home

    Two-zone ductless install

  • Two heat pump condensers installed against the brick wall of a home with tidy line runs

    Paired condensers with concealed line runs

  • Heat pump condenser on a wall-mounted bracket beside a window on blue siding

    Bracket-mounted condenser, clear of snow load

  • Ductless heat pump condenser installed at the side entrance of a brick and vinyl home

    Side-entrance install on a mixed-facade home

  • Heat pump condenser installed on a gravel pad beside a dark blue sided bungalow

    Ground-mounted condenser on a gravel pad

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Interprovincially certified tradespeople on every heating and cooling service call in HRM.

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Years Serving Halifax

Nearly a decade of trusted HVAC service across Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the Halifax Regional Municipality.

What Halifax Homeowners
Say About Ace Refrigeration

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★★★★★

My friend recommended Mark's company to me for heat pump installation services and all I can say is that if you are installing air conditioning units in Halifax you must go to him. He has a very flexible schedule and can serve clients as quickly as possible. The service was very professional from quotation to installation and it was a very pleasant experience.

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Wancang Zhang Halifax, NS
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We had an urgent heat pump issue at our home and contacted Mark, he responded promptly and scheduled a check in within an hour. Once he arrived he quickly diagnosed the problem and proposed a range of solutions. He also took the time to explain each option, ensuring I understood the implications and costs involved. Will happily recommend to others!

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Jim Xi Halifax, NS
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I had an urgent issue with my Heat pump system and contacted Ace Refrigeration for assistance. I must say, their response time was impressive. Within a short period, a technician arrived at my home and immediately got to work. Mark is a truly experienced and skilled person in town. Highly recommended.

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Xing Chen Halifax, NS
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Service Area Halifax · Bedford · Dartmouth · HRM
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