What kind of a system were you installing? We had a heat pump installed three years ago for less than $5k Canadian. Can't remember if we got a rebate on top of that or not.
All that is to say, my first guess is that the GP was quoted a high-SEER unit for name-ish brand equipment.
Also, I have 15k BTU available for one or two additional head units. I opted for this approach instead of under-sizing the heat pump or assuming we'd need the extra head unit and buying them during initial install. Half of our basement has no ducting so we thought a unit for heat would be nice. Also considered adding another unit in second floor landing for additional capacity. Not sure yet if we will.
My only complaint is the Kumo cloud is terrible.
They’re right though, the Kumo app is truly awful. Which is sad as it’s also quite useful.
These things are quite expensive. I think the HVAC installers are making a large commission though. The actual equipment costs much less than that.
There’s a local lot with a used 2021 Ioniq with the usual “used car dealer” hand-lettered sign proclaiming the $5,750 provincial rebate. I’m also fairly certain the car had its price inflated by that much by the dealer, or will climb by that as soon as negotiations start.
(1) https://www.apexautogroup.ca/inventory/2021-hyundai-ioniq-el...