Your heat pump and Hydro-Québec peak hours: staying warm while paying less this winter
Peak events, the Flex D rate, pre-heating: how to set your heat pump and baseboards during Hydro-Québec peak hours, from December 1 to March 31.
Articles & tips
Practical advice on choosing, maintaining and financing your heat pump.
Note: most of our articles are written in French; articles marked “in French” have a short English summary below.
Multi-zone or several wall-mounted heat pumps: what's best to heat the whole house?
Closed bedrooms, a two-storey home, little room outside: one wall unit, several wall units or a multi-zone? Pros, limits and questions to ask, based on Hydro-Québec and NRCan.
My heat pump stops heating when it's cold: what to check before you call
Lukewarm air, steam, odd noises, an outdoor unit covered in ice: what's normal in winter, what you can check yourself and when to call a technician.
How to set your heat pump for winter: mode, temperature and baseboards
Heating mode, a steady temperature, baseboards 2 to 3°C lower, fan and louvres: the winter settings recommended by Hydro-Québec and NRCan.
Cleaning your heat pump filters and unit: why it pays to do it often
Clean filters mean more comfort, less noise and less strain on the compressor. How often to clean them, and when a technician should deep-clean the unit.
Gree Charmo or Clivia: which wall-mounted heat pump?
Charmo vs Clivia compared: heating output at -8°C, efficiency, LogisVert rebate and installed price in Québec City.
LogisVert rebate 2026: how much for a wall-mounted heat pump?
The Hydro-Québec LogisVert rebate for each wall-mounted heat pump we install, how it is calculated at -8°C, eligibility and steps.
How to choose a heat pump for Québec winters
What to check before buying: how much heat a unit still delivers at -20 to -30°C, heating capacity at -8°C, wall vs. central, proper sizing and a clean outdoor installation.
Heat pump maintenance: 8 tips for a worry-free winter
Filters, snow, defrost cycles and annual service: what you can do yourself and when to call a technician.
Heat pump rebates in Québec: what you need to know
A plain-language overview of Hydro-Québec's LogisVert program, federal programs, eligibility conditions and steps. Always confirm with the official sources.
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