Re:These states are basically begging you to get a heat pump
by spiderice on Friday February 09, 2024 @10:20AM
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Yes. I live in Utah and have a heat pump and gas furnace. I am told the heat pump is really efficient at medium-cold temperatures, but not so much on really cold days.
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Re:These states are basically begging you to get a heat pump
by loeg on Friday February 09, 2024 @10:24AM
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I believe heatpump technology has improved over time. Also, "less efficient but still functional" is an adequate option for really cold days.
Re:These states are basically begging you to get a heat pump
by Loughla on Friday February 09, 2024 @10:35AM
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Less efficient but still functional means my home was 50 degree inside instead of 67 when it was -1 for two weeks here.
On older homes, with much worse insulation, this would immediately be a problem.
Heat pumps are great, but they absolutely need some kind of emergency heat back up.
Re:These states are basically begging you to get a heat pump
by loeg on Friday February 09, 2024 @10:43AM
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> Less efficient but still functional means my home was 50 degree inside instead of 67 when it was -1 for two weeks here.
No, that's just not functional. "Less efficient" means consuming more joules of electricity but still providing the required function.
> Heat pumps are great, but they absolutely need some kind of emergency heat back up.
They include it. You were sold an inadequate pump for your situation.