Vernon Heat Pump & Boiler Installers

Climate Notes for Vernon

Vernon sits at the north end of Okanagan Lake with colder winters than Kelowna. Average lows of -6°C and design temperatures reaching -18°C mean cold-climate rated heat pumps are essential. Many homeowners pair them with gas backup for reliable heating through cold snaps.

-18°C

Design Temperature

3,800

Heating Degree Days

$2,400–$3,200/yr

Est. Savings vs. Baseboard

16

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Climate Data for Vernon

MetricValueWhat It Means
Design Temperature-18°C (0°F)Coldest expected temperature for system sizing
Average Winter Low-6°C (21°F)Typical overnight winter temperature
Heating Degree Days3,800 HDDAnnual heating requirement metric (higher = more heating needed)

Installation Costs in Vernon

Typical installation costs for a 2,000 sq ft home. Actual costs vary by home size, insulation, and complexity.

System TypeCost RangeAfter Rebates
Ductless Mini-Split$10,000-$16,000Varies by eligibility
Ducted Heat Pump$13,000-$20,000Varies by eligibility
Air-to-Water$16,000-$26,000Varies by eligibility

Rebates: Income-qualified households may receive up to $16,000 via CleanBC. Oil/propane homes may qualify for $10,000 via OHPA. Most standard-income programs have ended. See our 2026 Rebates Guide for details.

Annual Operating Costs in Vernon

Estimated annual heating costs for a 2,000 sq ft home based on Vernon's climate.

Heating SystemAnnual Costvs. Electric Baseboard
Heat Pump$1,300-$1,750Est. 40-65% savings
Gas Boiler$1,450-$1,950Est. 35-60% savings
Electric Baseboard$3,800-$4,900Baseline (most expensive)

Costs based on BC Hydro rates ($0.12/kWh) and FortisBC natural gas rates (~$1.50/GJ). Actual costs vary by usage patterns and home characteristics.

Recommended Systems for Vernon

1

Cold-climate heat pump rated to -25°C for Okanagan winters

2

Hybrid system (heat pump primary, gas backup) for homes with existing gas

3

Ducted cold-climate heat pump for whole-home heating and cooling

Installers in Vernon

True Mechanical

Residential & Commercial
TSBC Verified
🛡️Clean Record

Kelowna, Interior

Phone: (604) 225-2460

Services:

Heat PumpsAir-to-Water Heat PumpsBoiler ReplacementHybrid Systems

BC's largest full-service commercial mechanical contractor. Commercial HVAC-R, plumbing, BIM/VDC prefabrication. Serving commercial, institutional, multifamily, and large residential projects across BC. 550+ staff.

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Air Tech Plumbing Heating Cooling & Green Energy

Residential & Commercial
TSBC Verified
🛡️Clean Record

Vernon, Interior

Phone: +1-250-542-7255

Services:

Heat Pumps

Brands:

Lennox

Service area: Vernon, Kelowna, West Kelowna, Kamloops. Lennox authorized dealer; HRAI member; since 2006; 4 BC Interior locations; full-scope: plumbing + HVAC + electrical + geothermal; 24/7; BBB; A-4315 25 Ave Vernon BC V1T 1P5

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Applewood Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd.

Residential & Commercial
TSBC Verified
🛡️Clean Record

Vernon, Interior

Phone: +1-250-549-4777

Services:

Heat Pumps

Brands:

Lennox

Service area: Vernon, North Okanagan. Lennox Premier Dealer; family-owned since 1997; showroom with gas/propane/wood BBQs; full-service: heat pumps + furnaces + hot water + electrical; 8-1800 Kalamalka Lake Rd Vernon BC V1T 6V3

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Aslan Electrical, Plumbing, Gasfitting, Refrigeration & Sheetmetal Services Ltd

Residential & Commercial
TSBC Verified
🛡️Clean Record

Vernon,

Phone: (250) 549-4444

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Care Systems Services Ltd

Residential & Commercial
TSBC Verified
🛡️Clean Record

Vernon,

Phone: (250) 558-5409

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Chantelle Pshyk

Residential & Commercial
TSBC Verified
🛡️Clean Record

Vernon,

Phone: (250) 306-9025

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Coldstream Mechanical

Residential & Commercial
TSBC Verified
🛡️Clean Record

Vernon, Interior

Phone: +1-250-558-9134

Services:

Heat PumpsBoiler Replacement

Brands:

Mitsubishi

Service area: Vernon, North Okanagan. Mitsubishi dealer; TSBC licence LGA0203359; family-owned since 2015; boiler + heat pump + plumbing; Vernon Chamber member; Top 30 Under 30 award winner; FortisBC + BC Hydro rebate specialist; CAUTION: no physical street address confirmed

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Columbia West Contracting

Residential & Commercial
⚠️TSBC Verified

Vernon,

Phone: (250) 308-6142

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Combined Mechanical Contractors (2019) Ltd.

Residential & Commercial
TSBC Verified
🛡️Clean Record

Vernon,

Phone: (250) 542-6213

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DBL J HVAC/R

Residential & Commercial
TSBC Verified
🛡️Clean Record

Vernon, Interior

Phone: +1-250-503-8154

Services:

Heat Pumps

Brands:

Multiple

Service area: Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby, Lake Country, Oyama. Owner-operated; Red Seal Refrigeration Mechanic journeyman; HVAC + refrigeration specialty; serves Lake Country to Enderby; 5-star reviews; 11905 Westside Rd Vernon BC V1H 2G6

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Derek Kruysifix dba Kruz Plumbing and Heating

Residential & Commercial
TSBC Verified
🛡️Clean Record

Vernon,

Phone: (250) 540-5317

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KMG Mechanical Ltd.

Residential & Commercial
TSBC Verified
🛡️Clean Record

Vernon,

Phone: (778) 875-3464

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Moose Point Plumbing & Gas Ltd.

Residential & Commercial
TSBC Verified
🛡️Clean Record

Vernon,

Phone: (780) 531-7707

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S. P. Seymour (1964) Ltd

Residential & Commercial
TSBC Verified
🛡️Clean Record

Vernon,

Phone: (250) 542-4122

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Tim Baker dba Chilibeanies

Residential & Commercial
TSBC Verified
🛡️Clean Record

Vernon,

Phone: (250) 309-3550

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Wright, Kenneth R

Residential & Commercial
⚠️TSBC Verified

Vernon,

Phone: (250) 545-4055

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Disclaimer

Installer listings are for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always verify licensing, insurance, and suitability for your specific heating needs. Consult qualified HVAC professionals for system design and installation.