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Burnaby heat pumps
Heat Pump Installation in Burnaby
Whether you live in a Metrotown tower or a Capitol Hill bungalow, Able Pro plans a heat pump that fits your space, your building rules and your budget.
- Condo and strata ready
- Quiet inverter units
- Detached homes too
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- Tri-Cities, Burnaby, Surrey, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge
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- Tidy, respectful work
- Furnaces and boilers
- Air conditioning
- Heat pumps
- Water heaters
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Overview
Heat pump installation in Burnaby: condos and houses
Burnaby has two very different kinds of heat pump projects. In high-rise and mid-rise condos, owners usually want to replace electric baseboards or add cooling to suites that overheat behind floor-to-ceiling glass. In older detached homes, the goal is often to add air conditioning and cut gas use without tearing the house apart. Heat pump installation in Burnaby means being comfortable with both.
For condos, the hard part is rarely the equipment. It is getting approval, finding a legal spot for the outdoor unit, routing lines neatly and working within building rules on noise, hours and elevator bookings. We help you prepare a clear request for your strata council so the decision is easier to make.
What Burnaby homeowners usually ask us for
These are the projects we plan most often in the city.
Cooling for glass-walled suites
South and west-facing units with large windows need careful cooling sizing to stay comfortable in July.
Replacing electric baseboards
A heat pump can heat the same suite for noticeably less electricity than resistance baseboards.
Central system for older houses
Detached homes with forced air can add a ducted heat pump on the existing furnace or air handler.
Concealed ducted units
Slim air handlers hidden in a bulkhead keep townhome rooms free of visible wall heads.
Low-sound outdoor units
Close neighbours and shared walls make quiet equipment and careful placement a priority.
Local service
Heat pumps from Brentwood to the South Slope
Towers around Metrotown, Brentwood and Edmonds make up a large share of our Burnaby heat pump work, along with the UniverCity community on Burnaby Mountain, where winter is noticeably cooler and wetter than down by the Fraser.
On the detached side, we work in older homes in Burnaby Heights, Capitol Hill, Deer Lake and the South Slope. Many have original ductwork and 100-amp panels, so we always check whether the existing ducts and electrical can carry a heat pump before recommending one.
Included
Burnaby condo and townhome checklist
- Strata bylaws on exterior equipment and penetrations
- Approved outdoor unit location and mounting method
- Suite electrical capacity and spare breaker space
- Condensate drain route or pump inside the suite
- Line set route and exterior or interior cover
- Building hours, elevator booking and parking
- Sound data for council and neighbours
How it works
How a Burnaby installation comes together
- 1
Site visit
We measure the suite or house, check the electrical and look at possible outdoor unit locations.
- 2
Approval package
For strata homes, we supply specs, sound ratings and a layout you can submit to council.
- 3
Booked installation
Once approved, we schedule around building rules and protect common areas and your floors.
- 4
Commissioning
We test each head, set up remotes or Wi-Fi and explain filter cleaning and settings.
Why Burnaby owners choose Able Pro
Strata know-how
We understand what councils and property managers need to see before approving a heat pump.
Clean in shared spaces
We protect hallways and elevators and leave common areas as we found them.
Clear written quote
Equipment, layout and electrical work are all spelled out before you commit.
Rebate guidance
We explain current programs and help with the paperwork where you may qualify.
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Questions homeowners ask us
Still unsure? Call (236) 222-2222 and talk it through with us.
Can I put a heat pump on my Burnaby condo balcony?
Often, yes, but it depends on your strata bylaws and building design. Some buildings allow balcony units on pads or brackets, others require a specific wall location or limit size. We help you find what your building permits and prepare the information council needs.
How do you drain condensate in a high-rise suite?
Ideally the drain runs by gravity to an existing drain point, such as a balcony drain or plumbing stack where allowed. If that is not possible, a small condensate pump moves the water. We plan this before installation so there are no leaks later.
My Burnaby house has a 100-amp panel. Is that enough?
Sometimes. A small heat pump may fit, but with an electric range, dryer and other loads it can be tight. We calculate the load and tell you if a load management device or panel upgrade is needed.
How much space does a condo heat pump need?
A single-zone outdoor unit is roughly the size of a small suitcase on its side, though it needs clearance around it for airflow. Indoor heads mount high on a wall and take up very little space.
Will a heat pump help my suite in a heat wave?
Yes. Many Burnaby suites with large windows trap heat for days during heat events. A properly sized heat pump can keep bedrooms at a sleepable temperature even when it is very hot outside.
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