Top-Rated Heat Pump Installers in Nanaimo, BC
12 local companies ranked by 7,609 Google reviews. Free to compare, no sign-up.
Short answer: The top-rated heat pump installers in Nanaimo are Coastal Energy Ltd (5.0★, 775 reviews), Sparrow Mechanical Services Ltd. (5.0★, 251 reviews), Norm's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (4.9★, 3,431 reviews).
Rebates need a registered contractor. Better Homes BC lists 87 program-registered heat pump contractors that serve Nanaimo. 11 on this ranking are marked ✓, and 76 more are listed below the ranking.
Heat Pump installers in Nanaimo, ranked
- Coastal Energy LtdTop pickHighest rating (50+ reviews)Also installs solar and batteries✓ Registered contractor (ESP and HRR)5.0 (775 Google reviews)1814 Fremont Rd A, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3H4
- Sparrow Mechanical Services Ltd.✓ Registered contractor (ESP and HRR)5.0 (251 Google reviews)1985 Boxwood Rd #101, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5X9
- 4.9 (3,431 Google reviews)1940 Boxwood Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5Y2
- ServiceXCEL Heating, Cooling & Plumbing✓ Registered contractor (ESP and HRR)4.9 (730 Google reviews)3172 Barons Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4B5
- DRG Plumbing & Heating Ltd.✓ Registered contractor (ESP and HRR)5.0 (78 Google reviews)Richardson Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1C1
- Twin Peaks Plumbing, Heating & Air✓ Registered contractor (ESP and HRR)4.9 (390 Google reviews)4131 Mostar Rd #1, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6A6
- Bryans Mechanical Ltd✓ Registered contractor (ESP and HRR)4.9 (248 Google reviews)2122 Northfield Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3B9
- Waywest Mechanical Ltd - 24 Hour service Nanaimo✓ Registered contractor (HRR only)4.9 (114 Google reviews)4434 Wellington Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2H3
- Sasquatch Heat Pumps✓ Registered contractor (ESP and HRR)5.0 (47 Google reviews)755 Terminal Ave N, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4K1
- 5.0 (47 Google reviews)431 Silver Mountain Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9R 0J5
- Pro Temp Control✓ Registered contractor (ESP and HRR)4.9 (81 Google reviews)1833 Dean Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1B8
- The Comfort Group Heating Co✓ Registered contractor (ESP and HRR)4.8 (1,417 Google reviews)4385 Boban Dr Unit A, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5V9
✓ = on the official contractor list for Better Homes BC program registered contractor (ESP and HRR) (checked October 22, 2026, source). Most rebates require a registered contractor; confirm before you sign.
✓ = on the official contractor list for Better Homes BC program registered contractor (HRR only) (checked October 22, 2026, source). Most rebates require a registered contractor; confirm before you sign.
Other registered heat pump contractors that serve Nanaimo
Better Homes BC lists 87 program-registered heat pump contractors that serve Nanaimo. 11 of them are on our ranking above. The rest are listed below from the official list, which is what the BC Hydro and CleanBC rebates require. They are not ranked, because we have no Google review data for them here. A company below can also appear in the ranking above if we could not confidently match its name to the official list. Check reviews yourself before you hire.
19 with a head office in Nanaimo (alphabetical, not a ranking)
- Ambient Heating and Cooling LTD, head office Nanaimo. Registered for ESP and HRR.
- Archie Johnstone Plumbing and Heating, head office Nanaimo. Registered for ESP and HRR.
- Be Comfy Heating & Cooling Inc., head office Nanaimo. Registered for ESP and HRR.
- Blue Flame Ventures, head office Nanaimo. Registered for ESP and HRR.
- CANbuild Smart Solutions Inc., head office Nanaimo. Registered for ESP and HRR.
- Central Island Heating and Refrigeration Ltd., head office Nanaimo. Registered for ESP and HRR.
- Clear Skies Mechanical, head office Nanaimo. Registered for ESP and HRR.
- Gasboy Mechanical, head office Nanaimo. Registered for ESP and HRR.
- Gaswise Heating Service, head office Nanaimo. Registered for ESP and HRR.
- Huston Pacific Heating and Cooling, head office Nanaimo. Registered for HRR.
- Iceman Mechanical Inc., head office Nanaimo. Registered for HRR.
- Icicle Contracting Ltd., head office Nanaimo. Registered for ESP and HRR.
- JD Plumbing and Gas Inc., head office Nanaimo. Registered for ESP and HRR.
- Lone Wolf HVAC Ltd., head office Nanaimo. Registered for ESP and HRR.
- Nu-Star Heating and Cooling Ltd, head office Nanaimo. Registered for ESP and HRR.
- P3 Mechanical & Electrical Ltd., head office Nanaimo. Registered for ESP and HRR.
- Supersave Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd., head office Nanaimo. Registered for ESP and HRR.
- West Temp Heating & Cooling, head office Nanaimo. Registered for ESP and HRR.
- Westcore Electrical & Mechanical, head office Nanaimo. Registered for ESP and HRR.
Source: Better Homes BC registered contractor list, checked October 22, 2026. Use its service-region filter for the full list.
Together these 12 companies average 4.9★ across 7,609 reviews. Norm's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning has the most reviews (3,431).
Ranked by Google rating weighted by review count, collected September 2026. Rankings are not paid for. How we rank and how we make money.
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What a heat pump costs in Nanaimo
For a cold-climate central ducted heat pump in a detached house. Your home may cost more or less.
That could cut your cost by up to $13,000 if you qualify. Most rebates have rules (income, your current heating, a registered contractor, approval before work starts).
Price source: Canadian Climate Institute and Dunsky, Heat Pumps Pay Off (2023 dollars, modelled for Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, Montréal and Halifax). Rebates: our verified program data, checked monthly. Always confirm the exact amount for your home.
Talk to a registered energy advisor first. Some rebates need an evaluation or heat load calculation before any work starts. See the top-rated registered energy advisors in Nanaimo. Read when to call an energy advisor.
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What Nanaimo's winter means for your heat pump
In Nanaimo, the average January low is 2°C, and the coldest temperature recorded from 2015-2024 was -10°C. That's milder than 80% of the 123 cities we track. Winters here are mild enough that most cold-climate heat pumps can heat your whole home. Sizing and installation quality matter more than squeezing out extra cold-weather rating.
Source: Open-Meteo historical weather data, 2015-2024.
Before you hire a heat pump installer
- Ask for a room-by-room heat loss calculation. A quote that guesses the size from square footage alone is a red flag.
- Ask for the exact model and its heating output at your area's coldest temperature, not just the brand.
- Ask who handles the rebate paperwork and whether the model is on your rebate program's eligible list.
- For BC Hydro and CleanBC rebates, the installer must be registered with the Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN) or the program. Ask before you sign.
Full checklist: how to vet an HPCN installer in BC.
Questions about heat pump installers in Nanaimo
Who is the best heat pump installer in Nanaimo?
Based on Google reviews, the top-rated heat pump installers in Nanaimo are Coastal Energy Ltd (5.0★, 775 reviews), Sparrow Mechanical Services Ltd. (5.0★, 251 reviews), Norm's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (4.9★, 3,431 reviews). We rank by a review-weighted score, so companies with many strong reviews rank above those with only a few.
How are the heat pump installers in Nanaimo ranked?
We list 12 heat pump companies in Nanaimo, ranked by Google rating weighted by review count. Together they have 7,609 Google reviews and average 4.9 stars, collected September 2026. Norm's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning has the most reviews (3,431). No company pays to be listed or ranked.
How much does a heat pump installation cost in Nanaimo?
For a cold-climate central ducted heat pump in a detached house, the installed price is typically about $12,000 to $20,000, according to Canadian Climate Institute and Dunsky, Heat Pumps Pay Off (2023 dollars, modelled for Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, Montréal and Halifax). Your home may cost more or less, so get at least two quotes for the same work.
Are there rebates for heat pumps in Nanaimo?
Yes. Our verified program data shows heat pump rebates up to $13,000 open in Nanaimo. Most rebates have rules, such as income, your current heating, a registered contractor, or approval before work starts, so check the rebate page before you sign.
Do I need a registered contractor to get the heat pump rebate?
Most rebate programs require one. 11 of the 12 heat pump companies listed here appear on the official contractor list for Better Homes BC program registered contractor (ESP and HRR) and Better Homes BC program registered contractor (HRR only). Confirm that your installer is registered before you sign.
Is Nanaimo too cold for a heat pump?
In Nanaimo, the average January low is 2°C, and the coldest temperature recorded from 2015-2024 was -10°C. That's milder than 80% of the 123 cities we track. Winters here are mild enough that most cold-climate heat pumps can heat your whole home. Sizing and installation quality matter more than squeezing out extra cold-weather rating.
What should I ask a heat pump installer before I hire?
Ask for a room-by-room heat loss calculation. A quote that guesses the size from square footage alone is a red flag. Ask for the exact model and its heating output at your area's coldest temperature, not just the brand. Ask who handles the rebate paperwork and whether the model is on your rebate program's eligible list.
Before you call anyone, check what heat pump rebates you can get in Nanaimo. Many programs require approval or a registered contractor before work starts.
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How to read these results
- Open the profile.How a installer describes its own work tells you a lot. Look for jobs like yours.
- Read the Google reviews.Stars and counts come from Google Maps. Click through and read what past customers wrote, good and bad.
- Check for program badges.A green registered-contractor badge means the company is on the program's own list, which some rebates require.
- Compare three.Do not stop at the first good installer. Three quotes show you the real range in price, equipment and plan.
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