VINO Canada — News and advicehttps://vinotech.ca/en/news/Heat pumps, programs and Canadian comfort.en-CANew National Heat Pump Rebate: what the Carney announcement changeshttps://vinotech.ca/en/news/carney-national-heat-pump-rebate-2026/https://vinotech.ca/en/news/carney-national-heat-pump-rebate-2026/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe Carney government announced $2 billion for a new national rebate. See the announced amounts, what remains to be confirmed and what to prepare.No-cost retrofits in Quebec: understanding the affordability programhttps://vinotech.ca/en/news/greener-homes-affordability-quebec/https://vinotech.ca/en/news/greener-homes-affordability-quebec/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe federal affordability program supports no-cost retrofits for some Quebec households. Understand funding, eligibility and delivery before acting.Federal programs in 2026: three paths to distinguishhttps://vinotech.ca/en/news/federal-green-home-programs/https://vinotech.ca/en/news/federal-green-home-programs/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTAn announced national rebate, the affordability program and closed legacy programs: confirm the right path.Heat pump sizing: square footage is not enoughhttps://vinotech.ca/en/news/heat-pump-sizing-load-calculation/https://vinotech.ca/en/news/heat-pump-sizing-load-calculation/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTSound sizing considers the building load, climate and heating strategy. Ask for a recognized load calculation before selecting equipment.Performance at −15°C: read capacity, not just the labelhttps://vinotech.ca/en/news/cold-climate-heat-pump-minus-15/https://vinotech.ca/en/news/cold-climate-heat-pump-minus-15/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTFor a cold-climate heat pump, compare maintained capacity and low-temperature efficiency for the exact equipment combination.HSPF2 and SEER2: two numbers, two seasonshttps://vinotech.ca/en/news/hspf2-seer2-explained/https://vinotech.ca/en/news/hspf2-seer2-explained/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTHSPF2 measures seasonal heating performance; SEER2 measures cooling. Use both without reducing the project to two numbers.Heat pump defrost: what is normal in winterhttps://vinotech.ca/en/news/heat-pump-defrost-cycle/https://vinotech.ca/en/news/heat-pump-defrost-cycle/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTSteam, a stopped outdoor fan and a temporary sound change can be normal during defrost. Learn when to request service.Before winter: a simple heat pump checkhttps://vinotech.ca/en/news/heat-pump-maintenance-before-winter/https://vinotech.ca/en/news/heat-pump-maintenance-before-winter/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTFilters, outdoor clearance, drainage and professional inspection: the checks that protect performance before heating season.Outdoor unit placement: plan for snow, water and soundhttps://vinotech.ca/en/news/outdoor-unit-placement-snow-noise/https://vinotech.ca/en/news/outdoor-unit-placement-snow-noise/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTGood placement protects airflow, defrost drainage and acoustic comfort. Site design matters as much as the equipment.Winter thermostat settings: stability before deep setbackshttps://vinotech.ca/en/news/heat-pump-thermostat-winter-setting/https://vinotech.ca/en/news/heat-pump-thermostat-winter-setting/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDeep overnight setbacks can trigger more backup heat. A stable setpoint often helps a heat pump operate efficiently.Backup heat: design the handoff before extreme coldhttps://vinotech.ca/en/news/backup-heat-balance-point/https://vinotech.ca/en/news/backup-heat-balance-point/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTCold-weather capacity, balance point and backup controls must be designed together to protect comfort and cost.A strong heat pump quote is built on evidencehttps://vinotech.ca/en/news/heat-pump-quote-evidence/https://vinotech.ca/en/news/heat-pump-quote-evidence/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTExact models, load calculation, AHRI reference, installation, warranty and eligibility: the short list that protects a decision.After installation: documents to obtain before the crew leaveshttps://vinotech.ca/en/news/installation-handover-documents/https://vinotech.ca/en/news/installation-handover-documents/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTAn installation is complete only when the owner knows how to use the system and holds the essential records.Before the heat pump: treat the house as a systemhttps://vinotech.ca/en/news/house-as-a-system-before-heat-pump/https://vinotech.ca/en/news/house-as-a-system-before-heat-pump/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTAir sealing, insulation, distribution and habits shape comfort. The best equipment cannot correct a poor system by itself.Quebec heat pump rebates: verify before you buyhttps://vinotech.ca/en/news/quebec-heat-pump-rebates/https://vinotech.ca/en/news/quebec-heat-pump-rebates/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTVerify LogisVert, the exact equipment combination, certification and current rules before ordering a heat pump in Quebec.Ductless or central: start with the buildinghttps://vinotech.ca/en/news/ductless-or-central/https://vinotech.ca/en/news/ductless-or-central/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTCompare ductless and central heat pumps using rooms, ductwork, heat loss and the building’s actual comfort objectives.AHRI, ENERGY STAR and model-specific evidencehttps://vinotech.ca/en/news/understand-ahri-energy-star/https://vinotech.ca/en/news/understand-ahri-energy-star/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTUnderstand why the AHRI reference and exact indoor-outdoor combination matter more than a certification logo alone.Basement humidity: control the source, then the airhttps://vinotech.ca/en/news/control-basement-humidity/https://vinotech.ca/en/news/control-basement-humidity/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTDiagnose the moisture source before selecting a dehumidifier and protect comfort, materials and indoor air quality.Smart comfort starts with better decisionshttps://vinotech.ca/en/news/smart-comfort-room-by-room/https://vinotech.ca/en/news/smart-comfort-room-by-room/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTDefine zones, routines, setpoints and comfort priorities before choosing smart controls or connected features.