The HAVEN Method

Drew Tozer created the HAVEN method to show the path for any house to become a feel-good home.

Heat pumps deliver remarkable results if they're sized and installed properly. Foundry Heat Pumps uses its proprietary HAVEN method to find the right heat pump for every house.

The path to a feel-good home: the HAVEN method.

Traditional HVAC companies rely on quick & easy sales without addressing underlying issues in the house.

Foundry Heat Pumps follows its proprietary HAVEN method to solve homeowner problems with right-sized heat pumps.

1. Assess

H

heating load

The amount of heating that the house needs. How does your house perform in real-world?

A

air leakage

Air leakage is the biggest source of heat loss and a significant cause of comfort complaints. How leaky is your house?

V

value mindset

To pick the right project, it's important to focus on the benefits that you'll receive by solving underlying problems. How much is home comfort and clean air worth?

2. Plan.

E

environmental control

Right-sized HVAC is required to control the environment. What equipment is needed to improve your home?

N

necessary infrastructure

HVAC equipment is limited by the systems in the house, including ductwork and electrical. Do you need to upgrade infrastructure or does the right HVAC already fit?

3. Implement.

Let's go!

We found the right heat pump for your house.

The final step is to do the work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Feel-good homes are comfortable, healthy, resilient, and sustainable. Heat pumps deliver remarkable results if they're sized and installed properly.

Foundry Heat Pumps is a better HVAC company based in Whitby that developed the HAVEN method to find the right heat pump for every house. We're entirely focused on high-quality heat pump installations.

Yes, modern heat pumps are designed for Canadian winters. They operate like air conditioners that can both heat and cool.

Even cold air has energy-- so heat pumps keep you comfortable when it's -30°C outside. Backup heating is included in every project.

Replacing a furnace & AC with a heat pump can cost $10,000 to $30,000 in Ontario. It varies by contractor and equipment.

Foundry Heat Pumps averages $14,810 (Moovair) and $22,400 (Mitsubishi) for central ducted heat pumps (excl. rebates & taxes).

Contractors should complete performance-based heat load calculations (based on gas usage) before sizing equipment.

The standard HVAC method includes "rule of thumb" estimates, but those are just guesses. We run the numbers on every project.

Foundry Heat Pumps was chosen as an approved contractor to install heat pumps under the Home Energy Saver rebate program. Eligible homeowners will receive a $10,000 rebate.

Drew Tozer is an NRCan-registered energy advisor, which gives him early access to upcoming changes to rebate programs.

We're based in Whitby with a service area covering the GTA (Toronto, Durham, Halton, Peel, and York) and east to Peterborough and Northumberland (Port Hope and Cobourg).

If you're farther than that, reach out! We're friends with great contractors across the province-- we'll happily connect you with one.

We invented the HAVEN method to make sure homeowners get the right heat pump for a remarkable result. If your house isn't ready, we'll recommend other upgrades to be done first.

Heat pumps can be installed in most houses-- but our goal isn't to work with everyone, we use heat pumps to solve homeowner problems.

Foundry Heat Pumps stands behind its high-quality workmanship with a best-in-class 10-year parts, 10-year labour, and 10-year compressor warranties on all new heat pumps.

We've got you covered so you can stop worrying about worst-case scenarios. If we make a mistake, we'll fix it free of charge.

The short answer: it depends on your house.