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Dual-Fuel vs All-Electric Heat Pump Ontario — 2026 Comparison Guide
| System | All-Electric Heat Pump | Dual-Fuel (HP + Gas) |
|---|---|---|
| Backup heat | Electric resistance strips | Gas furnace |
| Performance at −25°C | Electric backup (expensive to run) | Gas furnace (efficient, lower cost) |
| Ontario rebates (2026) | Up to $5,000 | Up to $5,000 (heat pump portion) |
Madina Mechanical Recommendation for Ontario 2026
For most Ontario homes: dual-fuel is the better choice. Electric backup strips cost significantly more to run during extreme cold (−20°C+) than gas backup. Gas furnace backup is 3–5x more cost-effective per BTU during polar vortex events.
Is dual-fuel or all-electric heat pump better in Ontario?
For most Ontario homes, a dual-fuel system (heat pump + gas furnace backup) is more cost-effective than all-electric heat pump with electric resistance backup. During polar vortex events below -20C, gas backup costs 3-5x less than electric resistance heating. Both qualify for Ontario rebates. Call Madina Mechanical at (416) 424-4328 for a free assessment in Scarborough.
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