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Re:North American versus European distribution systems (2011) by kileywm on Monday August 26, 2019 @12:38PM (#20801243)
> Why aren't heat pumps used these days?

Heat pumps are likely not used in New York state because most of them cannot warm the house sufficiently during the coldest winter temperatures (0F or less).

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Re:North American versus European distribution systems (2011) by fulafel on Monday August 26, 2019 @01:45PM (#20801993)
Air heat pumps are common in the Nordics with as cold, or coldet, climates. But ground heat pumps are better. (You want good insulation too obviously)
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