Extend your swim season by months — without the gas bill. Victoria's mild climate is one of the best in Canada for pool heat pump efficiency. Heatwave specializes in pool and spa heat pump installation, sizing, and service across Greater Victoria.
Free site assessment and estimate. No obligation.
If you're currently heating your pool with natural gas, you already know the bill. A pool heat pump works differently — instead of burning fuel to create heat, it pulls heat from the surrounding air and transfers it to your pool water. The result: 3 to 5 units of heat energy for every unit of electricity used.
A pool heat pump typically costs 50–80% less to operate than a natural gas heater. Once installed, the savings add up season after season.
Heat pumps work best when ambient temperatures are above 10°C. Victoria's mild climate — with warm springs, long summers, and mild falls — is almost ideal. Some models operate down to 5°C or lower.
A properly sized heat pump can extend your swim season from June–August all the way to May–October or beyond. Your pool becomes a year-round asset, not a summer-only expense.
We handle the full installation: site assessment, equipment selection, electrical coordination, plumbing connections, and commissioning. We'll recommend the right size and model for your pool volume, local climate, and usage goals.
Getting the size right is everything. Too small and you'll be disappointed; oversized and you've spent more than necessary. Our free assessment covers your pool's surface area, volume, sun exposure, wind exposure, desired temperature, and season length to recommend the right unit.
Already have a pool heat pump that isn't performing? We diagnose and repair pool heat pump systems — whether it's a refrigerant issue, a flow problem, a control fault, or general wear. Refrigeration-ticket holders on staff.
Prefer fast heat or have limited 240V electrical capacity? We also install gas pool heaters. We'll help you compare the total cost of ownership so you can make the right call for your situation.
We install and service heaters for hot tubs and spas — heat pump and gas. Ask about this when you book your assessment.
Getting a pool heat pump installed is straightforward. Here’s what to expect from start to finish.
We visit your property, assess your pool, electrical panel, and available space. We’ll ask about your swim season goals and walk you through your options.
Based on the assessment, we recommend the right unit and provide a detailed, fixed-price quote. No surprises.
Our certified technicians install your heat pump correctly — properly wired, plumbed, and tested before we leave.
The honest answer: it depends. Pool heat pump costs vary based on your pool's size, the model selected, your electrical setup, and the complexity of the installation. What we can tell you:
Pool heat pumps use refrigerant circuits — the same technology as air conditioners and heat pumps. Our refrigeration-certified technicians understand this equipment at the mechanical level, not just the installation level.
Not every HVAC company installs pool equipment. We focus on pool and spa heating as a specialty service — which means better sizing recommendations, faster troubleshooting, and installations that last.
We're here after the sale. If anything ever needs attention with your system, you call us — the same team that installed it.
We're here to solve your problem, not sell you something you don't need. The site assessment is free, the quote is honest, and the decision is yours.
Yes — Victoria is actually one of the better climates in Canada for pool heat pump operation. Our long, mild shoulder seasons are when a heat pump shines compared to gas, keeping your pool warm without the spikes in fuel cost.
Most residential installations are completed in one day. If new electrical work is needed (a dedicated 240V circuit), that may require a separate electrician visit, which we can coordinate.
In most cases, yes. We integrate the heat pump into your existing pump/filter circuit. We'll confirm this during the site assessment.
It depends on your pool volume, location (sun/wind exposure), and desired season length. This is exactly what our free site assessment is designed to answer — there's no reliable rule of thumb that works for everyone.
Yes. If you already have a pool heat pump that's underperforming or needs repair, we can assess and service it.
We install and service heaters for hot tubs and spas as well. Ask about this when you book.
We install and service pool heat pumps across Greater Victoria and the surrounding region:
Victoria · Oak Bay · Saanich · Gordon Head · Cordova Bay · Broadmead · Royal Oak · Esquimalt · Fairfield · James Bay · Langford · Colwood · View Royal · Sidney · North Saanich · Central Saanich · Brentwood Bay · Sooke
Have a pool outside these areas? Give us a call — we may still be able to help.
The best time to install a pool heat pump is before swim season begins. Book your free site assessment now and we'll have you ready to go.
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