Figures checked on Sept. 24, 2026
2026 guide · Resale · LogisVert · Rate D
Does a wall-mounted mini split increase the value of your home?
Yes, in three ways: a lower heating bill, up to $2,712 from LogisVert for our SHARP units, and a resale premium when the buyer sees it. Run the numbers for your home.
01 · The short answer
The short answer: yes, but not the way people usually say it
When people want to add value to a home, they think kitchen, bathroom or an extra bedroom first. A wall-mounted mini split plays a different game: it works on comfort, on the bill and on what the buyer sees during the visit. Here is what we actually know, for homeowners in Greater Montréal.
In one sentence
A mini split adds value mostly to a home that has neither air conditioning nor efficient central heating, as long as it is recent, maintained and named in the listing.
In the United States, homes with an air-source heat pump sold for 4.3 to 7.1% more (Nature Energy, 2020), and those whose listing named it sold for 0.6 to 1% more (SECC, 2026). No equivalent study has been published in Québec: the value comes first from your bill and LogisVert.
1. The bill
Up to 40% winter heating savings, and up to 3 times less electricity than traditional heating.
Hydro-Québec
2. LogisVert
$120 per 1,000 BTU/h at -8 °C for a cold-climate model: $2,268 for a SHARP CHU 12,000.
Hydro-Québec, LogisVert program
3. Resale
A premium observed when the buyer sees the heat pump. Only 8% of listings mention it.
Nature Energy, 2020 ; SECC, 2026
02 · The mini split
What is a wall-mounted mini split?
A heating and cooling system with no ducts : an outdoor unit (the compressor) and an indoor unit on the wall, connected by refrigerant lines. Each head has its own setpoint: that is zoning.
1
The outdoor unit
The compressor captures heat from the outdoor air in winter and releases it outside in summer. On a stand, above the snow.
2
The refrigerant lines
Two insulated pipes go through the wall. No air ducts to install in the house.
3
The wall head
The air handler: it blows warm or cool air into the room, through its filter.
4
The controls
Remote or Wi-Fi: one temperature per room, a schedule, a mode.
Why people choose them: energy efficiency, a ductless installation and room-by-room control. Mini splits also come as floor consoles and ceiling cassettes; this guide covers the wall-mounted type, the most common.
03 · The numbers
How much does a mini split bring to your home?
Four settings. The total adds up the savings, the LogisVert grant and, if you sell, the premium observed in the studies.
$500,000
$200,000$1.5M
$2,400
$600$6,000
Heating share of the bill
Hydro-Québec: heating can reach 54% of the bill.
When do you sell?
The model
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No price yet? We send it in writing within 24 hours after a free estimate.
What the wall unit brings you over 5 years
$6,468 to $9,188
Heating savings + LogisVert grant + premium if the listing mentions it.
Heating in your bill$960 / year
Savings per year (25 to 40%)$240 to $384
LogisVert calculation18,900 BTU/h at -8 °C ÷ 1,000 × $120
Nature Energy study (value of the unit)$21,500 to $35,500
Add your quote to see the cost after LogisVert and how many years before the bill pays back the unit.
Indicative estimate. Savings: Hydro-Québec (25 to 40% of heating electricity). Premium: American studies. LogisVert: confirmed by Hydro-Québec only.
04 · Four ways
Four ways a mini split increases the value of a home
Each card gives the answer; tap it for the detail, the chart or the calculation.
Energy efficiency: how much heat for 1 kWh
A baseboard heater turns 1 kWh of electricity into 1 kWh of heat. An air-source heat pump moves more: that is its coefficient of performance (COP). The colder it gets, the lower it goes.
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Electric baseboardResistance heating
1
Air-source heat pump, at -8 °CDeep cold
1.1 to 3.7
Air-source heat pump, at 8 °CFall and spring
2.0 to 5.4
COP: heat delivered ÷ electricity used. Source: Natural Resources Canada. Hydro-Québec: up to 3 times less electricity than traditional heating. Rates went up 3% on April 1, 2026: every kWh saved is worth a little more each year.
05 · Compare
Baseboards, window air conditioner or mini split: what buyers compare
Four questions a buyer asks about a house.
Question
Wall mini split
Baseboards only
Window air conditioner
Heats in winter?
Yes, down to -30 °C (SHARP CHU)
Yes
No
Cools in summer?
Yes
No
Yes
Heat per kWh
1.1 to 3.7 kWh at -8 °C; 2.0 to 5.4 at 8 °C
1 kWh
Does not heat
Eligible for LogisVert?
Yes, ENERGY STAR model of at least 12,000 BTU/h
No
No
Sources: Natural Resources Canada (COP); Hydro-Québec, LogisVert; SHARP CHU sheet. On mobile, swipe the table to the left.
06 · LogisVert
LogisVert pays $2,268 to $2,712 for our SHARP units
$120 per 1,000 BTU/h of heating at -8 °C for an ENERGY STAR cold-climate model, $50 for a regular ENERGY STAR model.
The rules. Outdoor unit of at least 12,000 BTU/h, application within 9 months of installation, grant capped at the cost, up to $6,700. Only Hydro-Québec confirms the amount. All grants: our 2026 grants · the LogisVert simulator.
07 · The studies
What the studies say about resale price
One measures what the heat pump is worth. The other, what mentioning it in the listing brings. Both come from the United States.
Premium on the sale price, as a % of the price
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Nature Energy, 2020With or without an air-source heat pump, 23 states, 2000–2018
4.3 to 7.1%
SECC, NAR and 257, 2026Listing that names the heat pump, 2024–2025
0.6 to 1%
+$10,400 to $17,000 US
The heat pump has value in itself
The researchers followed the same homes sold before and after an air-source heat pump was installed, and compared them with similar homes without one in the same county.
Shen, Qiu et al., Nature Energy, 2020 · about 14,200 homes with a heat pump, 440,000 controls
8%
But almost nobody mentions it
In 2024 and 2025 sales, homes whose listing named the heat pump sold for 0.6 to 1% more. Yet it appeared in only 8% of listings.
SECC, NAR and 257, June 2026 · over half a million sales, ducted heat pumps
And in Québec? We found no equivalent published study. These figures give an order of magnitude: the real premium depends on the market, the neighbourhood and how the home is presented.
Measured
- 4.3 to 7.1% premium with an air-source heat pump, 23 U.S. states, 2000–2018 · Nature Energy
- +0.6 to 1% when the listing names it; 8% of listings do · SECC, 2026
- Up to 40% winter heating savings · Hydro-Québec
- 15 to 20 years of lifespan · NRCan
Not measured yet
- The resale premium in Québec: no published study found
- The difference between a wall unit and a central system in sale price
- The effect on a condo compared with a single-family home
We will update this page as soon as Québec data is published.
08 · Your situation
The value of a mini split depends on your plan
Pick your situation: we tell you what matters, in order.
1
Name it in the listing
Brand, model, capacity, year. Only 8% of listings do.
Source: SECC, 2026
2
Build the file
Invoice, AHRI, LogisVert, warranty, maintenance: section 10.
Source: AirGreen
3
Service it before the visits
A poorly maintained unit uses up to 25% more; dirty filters show.
Source: Hydro-Québec
Your verdict
I am selling within 12 months
Your wall unit is worth mostly what the buyer understands about it.
The trapInstalling a wall unit just to sell: nothing guarantees the premium covers the cost. In Québec, no study measures it.
09 · Over 20 years
Over 20 years, the age of the unit changes the story
Slide to the age your wall unit will be on the day you sell.
4 years
Installation5 years10 years15 years20 years
Early yearsMid-life15 to 20 years: typical lifespan (NRCan)
AirGreen advice
Recent: a real selling point
The buyer inherits a unit far from replacement. Feature it in the listing and during the visit.
To prepare
- Invoice and year installed
- AHRI number and model sheet
- LogisVert confirmation
Yearly maintenance by a qualified contractor: NRCan. A poorly maintained heat pump can use up to 25% more: Hydro-Québec.
10 · Selling
The day you sell: make it visible
8%
of listings name the heat pump the home has.
Those that name it sell for up to 1% more. On a $500,000 home, that is up to $5,000 for one line of text.
SECC, NAR and 257, June 2026 (United States) · calculation: $500,000 × 1%
Your listing text, ready to copy
Centris, DuProprio or Marketplace: describe the wall unit the way a buyer wants to read it.
What you can prove
Check only what your file proves.
Your text
SHARP CHU 12,000 BTU wall-mounted heat pump installed in 2026 in the open-concept ground floor: heats in winter and cools in summer. ENERGY STAR cold-climate model, rated to heat down to -30 °C. Hydro-Québec LogisVert grant received at installation. Manufacturer warranty registered. Wi-Fi control.
AHRI number 217512736 · installation invoice available on request.
365 characters
Read it over before posting: the capacity, the year and the mentions must match your invoice.
The file the buyer and the inspector will ask for
Check what you already have. We tell you what is missing.
File ready at
14%
1 of 7 documents
Missing
System AHRI number
LogisVert confirmation
Warranty registration
Proof of yearly maintenance
Municipal permit
Manual and remote
Installed by AirGreen? We will send you the invoice and the AHRI number on request.
11 · True or false
True or false: six common beliefs about the value of a mini split
Answer, and the right answer appears with its source.
01A mini split automatically adds 7% to the value of a home.
02Buyers notice the heat pump on their own.
03Air conditioning has become the norm.
04A wall unit lasts as long as the house.
05A cold-climate mini split heats through a Québec winter.
06You can apply for LogisVert whenever you want after installation.
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12 · The scorecard
The appeal scorecard: is your wall unit working for you?
Six criteria a buyer looks at. This is an AirGreen advice grid, not a property appraisal.
Air conditioningWhat cools the house in summer
Heating in deep coldIs it a cold-climate model?
Age of the unitTypical lifespan: 15 to 20 years
MaintenanceYearly, by a contractor
DocumentsInvoice, AHRI, LogisVert, warranty
ListingIs the heat pump named?
Appeal score
8 / 12
A good base, some gaps to fill
Look at the criteria at 0: they are often documents to find or a line to add to the listing.
Fix first
Listing
13 · The visit
What the buyer looks at during the visit
Tap a numbered point.
1
The outdoor unit
On a stand higher than the snow, clear of leaves and ice. It is the first thing the inspector sees.
Source: Manufacturer manuals; Hydro-Québec
14 · In short
In short: a good investment, if you do it right
Wall-mounted heat pumps add value to a home in four ways, and you get part of the cost back well before you sell.
Energy efficiency
Up to 3 times less electricity than traditional heating.
Lower running costs
Up to 40% winter heating savings, plus LogisVert at purchase.
Comfort and control
One setpoint per room, cooling in summer, heating in deep cold.
Aesthetics
A discreet wall head, nothing on the floor or in the window.
Feel free to contact us for any information about heat pumps. Whether it is to get a price in less than 24 hours, for grants or any other advice, we always offer 100% free on-site estimates.
15 · FAQ
Your questions, short answers
Type a word, for example “LogisVert”, “listing” or “winter”.
Does a mini split really increase the value of a home?
In the United States, two solid analyses say yes, with gaps between them. A study published in Nature Energy (2020, sales from 2000 to 2018 in 23 states) measured a 4.3 to 7.1% premium for homes with an air-source heat pump. A 2026 report (SECC, NAR and 257) found +0.6 to 1% when the listing mentions it. We found no equivalent Québec study: here, the value comes mostly from the bill, the air conditioning and proof of a recent, well-maintained unit.
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Your wall unit, well chosen and well documented
We come to see your home, tell you which model and how much LogisVert pays back, and you get a written price in less than 24 hours.
RBQ licence: 5645-9605-01Subclasses 15.8 Ventilation, 15.10 Refrigeration, 16 Electricity
AHRI on every sheetAnd the indicative LogisVert amount, model by model
On-site estimateFree, with your home’s measurements
Quote within 24 hoursWritten, detailed, no pressure
Hydro-Québec does not solicit by phone or door to door for LogisVert.
Sources checked on September 24, 2026
- Shen, Qiu et al., “Estimation of change in house sales prices in the United States after heat pump adoption”, Nature Energy, October 19, 2020
- Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative, NAR and 257, “Home Buying in the Energy Transition”, June 16, 2026; Canary Media, June 22, 2026
- Hydro-Québec, LogisVert residential program; “Heat pumps: seven ways to save”; “Using your heat pump in winter”; heating tips, consulted September 24, 2026
- Hydro-Québec, Electricity rate schedule as of April 1, 2026, Rate D
- Natural Resources Canada, “Heating and cooling with a heat pump”
- Statistics Canada, The Daily, July 8, 2025, Canadian Social Survey 2025
- Clean Energy Canada and Summerhill, “Heat Pump Owners Have Their Say”, April 2026
- airgreen.ca SHARP CHU and ZHU1 sheets: AHRI, BTU/h at -8 °C, heating limit, consulted September 24, 2026
The amounts shown are estimates; only the responsible organizations confirm the grant awarded. The resale studies are American: they give an order of magnitude, not a promise.
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