If your heating system is due for replacement, you’ll likely be choosing between a heat pump and a furnace. Here’s how they compare.

How they work

A furnace burns fuel to create heat. A heat pump moves heat from outside air into your home — and reverses in summer to cool it.

Efficiency and running costs

Heat pumps are typically far more efficient in mild and moderate climates. In very cold regions, a furnace or a hybrid system can still make sense.

Our recommendation

The right choice depends on your climate, insulation and energy prices. We’ll run a heat-loss calculation and show you the real numbers before you decide.