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| ozzy66
 |  "Heat Pump"
, posted Thu 27 Sep 09:11  
Hi I'm new to this forum.
I'm building a new house and I'm trying to decide what type of furnace I want. The builder wants to put in a heat pump. I've heard that heat pumps only work to about 45 degrees then if it gets any colder than that a electric heater coil kicks in to heat your house. I've also heard the heat pump will start to Ice up outside. I'm sort of partial to gas because thats what I have now and I'm happy with it. Only thing is I would have to get propane because there is no gas main at my new house. What do you guys think I should go with? Is a heat pump supposed to be the best option for new a tightly insulated home? I've heard from both sides that one is better than the other.
Thanks
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| DUSTFARM
| "Re(1):Heat Pump" , posted Tue 2 Oct 19:09
COULD YOU POST YOUR GAS AND ELECTRIC RATES? THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO MAKE AN EDUCATED DECISION ON WHICH SYSTEM TO BUY. I HAVE A HIGH EFFICIENCY HEAT PUMP WITH ELECTRIC BACKUP AND YOU COULDN'T PAY ME TO HAVE GAS BACKUP. IN OUR AREA, HOWEVER, ELECTRIC HEAT IS ABOUT THE SAME PRICE AS HIGH EFFICIENCY GAS HEAT PER BTU. WITH GAS BACKUP, YOU HAVE TO SHUT THE HEAT PUMP OFF ANY TIME THE FURNACE COMES ON EVEN THOUGH THE HEAT PUMP AT 15 DEGREES MAY BE 2 TO 3 TIMES MORE EFFICIENT THAN THE FURNACE. WITH ELECTRIC HEAT THE HEAT PUMP CAN CONTINUE TO RUN (MINE SHUTS OFF A -20) WHEN THE ELECTRIC HEAT IS ON. CARRIER, BRYANT, AND LENNOX ALL HAVE TECHNOLOGY TO KEEP THE AIR COMING OUT OF YOUR VENTS WARM EVEN AT COLD OUTDOOR TEMPS. AS FAR AS SHUTTING THE HEAT PUMP OFF AT 45, USUALLY NOT TRUE. LOOK UP THE ARI DATA FOR THE UNIT YOU ARE RESEARCHING. IT GETS -40 DEGREES WHERE I LIVE AND MY CUSTOMERS LOOOOVE THEIR HEAT PUMPS.
DUSTFARM
dustfarm
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| bubbad
| "Re(1):Heat Pump" , posted Fri 28 Sep 18:48
I would go with a dual fuel setup. That would be a heat pump for the 1st stage of heat, with a gas furnace for back up. A properly installed heat pump will produce heat into the teens.
bubbad
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| acefurnacefxr
| "Re(1):Heat Pump" , posted Fri 28 Sep 07:02
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Pay no attention to fitter his threads are crossed.
22 years of HVAC service
HVAC REPAIR IS NOT A DIY WEEKEND PRODJECT we techs that know this have 20 + years in the field and we have years and years of education. Trust me if you think you know it all you know nothing compared to a experenced trained technician.
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| fitter597
| "Re(1):Heat Pump" , posted Thu 27 Sep 19:28
I wouldn't put a heat pump in Ohio, they don't have any good HVAC techs in your state! You should do what all good consumers do before they buy, check the consumer reports and see what they rate furnaces at and see for your self who is the best.
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| acefurnacefxr
| "Re(1):Heat Pump" , posted Thu 27 Sep 16:47
Anywere in ohio I would not suggest a HP......go forced air (gas LP or electric) and standard a/c
And of course demad Lennox products
Pay no attention to fitter his threads are crossed.
22 years of HVAC service
HVAC REPAIR IS NOT A DIY WEEKEND PRODJECT we techs that know this have 20 + years in the field and we have years and years of education. Trust me if you think you know it all you know nothing compared to a experenced trained technician.
http://www.hillaryclinton.com
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