Surrey Full-Electric Heat Pump Conversion: Midea Heat Pump & Air Handler Case Study
Yes, a working gas furnace in a Surrey home can be replaced with a full-electric ducted heat pump system. This case study documents one example. On September 2, 2026, Tek Climate completed the installation of a Midea ducted heat pump and matching Midea air handler at a detached home in Surrey, BC, replacing the home’s existing gas furnace with a single electric system for heating and cooling.
The furnace was still operating when the homeowner contacted us. They had no heat pump and no clear plan. They wanted professional guidance on three options: keep the furnace and add cooling, replace the furnace, or move to a fully electric heating and cooling system. They chose the full-electric conversion.
This case study is based on verified Tek Climate project records. Customer names, the exact residential address, pricing and private rebate details are intentionally excluded. We also avoid claims the records do not support. You will not find savings figures, comfort ratings or testimonials here, only what was documented.
Project Snapshot
The key details from the project intake and job records are summarized below.
The floor area figures come from intake notes and are listed for context only. They are not presented as the method used to size this system. That point is covered in detail in the Sizing Transparency section below.
Verified Before-and-After Project Photos
Tek Climate has verified before-and-after photos from this exact Surrey installation. The before image shows the original gas furnace in the home’s mechanical room. The after images show the new Midea air handler installed in the same mechanical area and connected to the home’s existing duct system.
The photos provide a useful visual record of what a furnace-to-air-handler conversion can look like in an existing ducted home. They also show that other mechanical-room equipment remained in place while the furnace position was converted for the new air handler.
Homeowner’s Decision
A furnace that still runs creates a real decision point. Nothing is broken, so there is no emergency forcing a choice. The homeowner asked us to lay out the options rather than recommend a single product up front. In general terms, homeowners in this position are weighing three paths:
- Keep the furnace and add cooling. This keeps the existing gas heat in service and adds an outdoor unit for summer cooling. The trade-off is that the home stays dependent on equipment of unknown age.
- Replace the furnace. A like-for-like swap renews the heating equipment but keeps the home on gas heat.
- Move to a fully electric system. A ducted heat pump and electric air handler take over both heating and cooling, and the gas furnace is removed.
The uncertain furnace age was a relevant factor in this conversation. When the age of the main heating appliance is unknown, it is harder to predict how much service life remains, and it affects how much sense it makes to build a new cooling system around it.
The homeowner selected the third path: a full-electric conversion. The records do not include a written statement of their reasons, so we do not attribute specific motives to them here.
Verified Solution
The installed system is a full-electric ducted Midea heat pump paired with a matching Midea air handler. The outdoor heat pump is model MO1HE-H48B-2A, and the indoor air handler is model MAUHE-H48B-2A. Job records list the system at 4 ton / 48,000 BTU capacity. Because the air handler replaces the furnace as the indoor unit, the home’s existing ducted distribution remains the delivery path for conditioned air.
The sold scope covered far more than setting two pieces of equipment. The main work items are summarized below.
Furnace Removal
Complete removal, decommissioning and disposal of the old gas furnace.
Site Prep and Ducting
Site preparation and layout, plus a supply-plenum transition to connect the new air handler to existing ductwork.
Outdoor Setup
An outdoor equipment pad for the heat pump and a copper line set connecting indoor and outdoor units.
Refrigerant and Drainage
R-454B refrigerant and PVC condensate drainage for the air handler.
Power and Controls
New 24V control wiring and 220V electrical power with breaker, disconnect and whip.
Commissioning and Cleanup
Commissioning and quality checks before handover, followed by site cleanup.
For homeowners comparing quotes, this list is a useful checklist. A conversion quote that only names the equipment leaves out most of the work that actually makes the system function. You can read more about how we approach this work on our heat pump repair, replacement and installation page.
Electrical and Permit Scope
A gas furnace and a full-electric heat pump system draw on the home’s electrical service very differently. A furnace uses electricity mainly for its blower and controls, while the outdoor heat pump requires a dedicated higher-voltage circuit. That is why this project’s sold scope included 220V electrical power with a breaker, a disconnect at the outdoor unit and an electrical whip, along with new 24V control wiring between the components.
The sold estimate also included an electrical-permit line item. To be clear about what the records show: the permit was part of the sold scope. This case study does not state that the permit passed inspection, because that outcome is not verified in the records reviewed for this article.
If you are planning a similar conversion, ask early whether your panel can accommodate the new circuit and how permits will be handled. Those answers affect scope and scheduling more than most homeowners expect.
CleanBC Documentation
Tek Climate’s ServiceTitan records and internal rebate tracking identify this project as connected to the CleanBC rebate process. That means the job was tracked alongside rebate paperwork as part of our workflow.
We are deliberately not disclosing the eligibility level, program codes, customer-specific references or any rebate amount. We also do not claim that any rebate money was received. Rebate outcomes depend on program rules and individual applications, and private details belong to the homeowner.
For current information on programs that may apply to heat pump conversions, see our rebates page, and confirm details with the program before making decisions based on expected incentives.
Sizing Transparency
The intake notes describe roughly 3,100 sq ft for the main and upper floors and about 4,000 sq ft including the basement. The job records list a 4 ton / 48,000 BTU system. It would be easy to draw a straight line between those numbers. We are not doing that.
This case study does not claim that 4 tons was selected from square footage. A publishable CSA F280 or other load-calculation document was not found in the records reviewed for this article, so we are not presenting a sizing calculation here.
Square footage alone is not a reliable sizing method. Two homes with the same floor area can have very different heating and cooling loads depending on insulation, windows, air leakage, orientation, basement conditions and duct layout. A home built in 1988 may also have had upgrades over the years that change its load. That is why proper load calculations exist.
FAQ
Can a gas furnace be replaced with a full-electric heat pump?
Yes. In this Surrey project, a working gas furnace was removed, decommissioned and disposed of, and a ducted Midea heat pump with a matching Midea air handler was installed to provide electric heating and cooling.
Does a full-electric conversion involve electrical work?
Typically, yes. This project’s scope included 220V power with a breaker, disconnect and whip, new 24V control wiring, and an electrical-permit line item in the sold estimate.
Can heat pumps be sized from square footage alone?
No. Square footage does not account for insulation, windows, air leakage or other factors that drive heating and cooling loads. This case study does not claim the 4-ton capacity was chosen from square footage.
Was this project connected to CleanBC?
Our ServiceTitan and internal rebate tracking connect it to the CleanBC rebate process. We do not disclose eligibility details, amounts or whether funds were paid.
What equipment was installed?
A Midea MO1HE-H48B-2A heat pump and a Midea MAUHE-H48B-2A air handler, listed at 4 ton / 48,000 BTU, using R-454B refrigerant.
Summary
This Surrey project replaced a working gas furnace of uncertain age with a full-electric Midea ducted heat pump and air handler, completed on September 2, 2026. The scope covered furnace removal, ducting transition, refrigerant and drainage work, dedicated electrical power, controls, commissioning and cleanup. If you are weighing similar options, learn more about our Surrey HVAC service and installation.