Heat pumps
Feb 26th 2021, 10:26 pm
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Re: Heat pumps
Originally Posted by Snowy560
Very helpful discussion everyone!
So usually is it a huge disruptive job to get them installed?
I guess it depends...
So usually is it a huge disruptive job to get them installed?
I guess it depends...
(No ductwork needed as already there)
Easy peasy. For the workmen
Feb 26th 2021, 10:33 pm
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Re: Heat pumps
Originally Posted by BristolUK
Take out old furnace, take away old outside unit, extra wiring to circuit breaker, instal new furnace and new outside unit (standing on paving slabs) and new thermostat. Just a few hours on one day.
(No ductwork needed as already there)
Easy peasy. For the workmen
(No ductwork needed as already there)
Easy peasy. For the workmen
Feb 26th 2021, 10:45 pm
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Re: Heat pumps
Originally Posted by Teaandtoday5
i’m confused, I thought they were underground?
https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/h...mal-heat-pumps
Feb 26th 2021, 10:47 pm
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Re: Heat pumps
Originally Posted by BristolUK
Feb 27th 2021, 12:31 am
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Re: Heat pumps
Originally Posted by BristolUK
Yes. Takes cold air in and heats it, doing the reverse for AC.
Feb 27th 2021, 2:54 am
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Re: Heat pumps
Originally Posted by Teaandtoday5
ok. I am going to have to read some stuff about this, because nothing about that is making sense to me. I am not disagreeing with you, but I vaguely understand the concept of underground being hotter, but outside?
"During the winter: The refrigerant absorbs heat from the air outside and uses it to warm your home. Believe it or not, outside air contains a certain amount of heat even in cold temperatures. In fact, most heat pumps can efficiently absorb heat from the air outside down to as cold as 20F degrees or lower!"
Feb 27th 2021, 2:51 pm
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Re: Heat pumps
The house I had in Quebec had one. At that time, you got 40% off the hydro bill If you had it combined with a service plan. As has been said previously they work down to about -15C then a switch is tripped to used your furnace for heating. In summer it can run in reverse to remove heat from the house.
It will depend on how many sub -15 winter days you get where you are as to whether it's worth it.
It will depend on how many sub -15 winter days you get where you are as to whether it's worth it.
Nov 25th 2021, 12:38 am
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Re: Heat pumps
We got them installed. A ductless system because we have baseboards which we're now not using. Heats up the house quickly! Can't say about the Summer as we only had it done in October.
Last edited by Snowy560; Nov 25th 2021 at 12:43 am.
Nov 26th 2021, 3:39 pm
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Re: Heat pumps
We had a 14 year old electric furnace, no heat pump. We already had the ducting in the house and the furnace was forced air.
Last month we had a new furnace and new heat pump installed. Just waiting on the $6500 rebate ( $1500 already received, waiting on Federal ). So far very satisfied.
Last month we had a new furnace and new heat pump installed. Just waiting on the $6500 rebate ( $1500 already received, waiting on Federal ). So far very satisfied.
