As the effects of the changing climate continue to impact our communities, many homeowners have sought to make their homes as energy-efficient as possible. From installing solar panels to replacing inefficient heating systems, there are many ways you can modernize your home.
One homeowner turned to r/Home in an effort to get honest opinions on installing a heat pump in their home.
In the post, the Redditor revealed that their old furnace had broken down and they were seeking options. "I had never heard of a heat pump until today," the original poster wrote. "Are they as good as they seem on paper?"
When compared side by side, heat pumps generally offer greater energy efficiency and lower operating costs than traditional HVAC systems. This is because heat pumps have to do less work inside your home. Popular HVAC brands like Mitsubishi offer a range of heat pump options, including ultra-efficient mini-split systems that maximize savings and comfort by targeting specific rooms and zones.
According to the Department of Energy, heat pumps use electricity to transfer heat from a cool space to a warm space, making the cool space cooler and the warm space warmer. Since heat pumps transfer heat rather than generate heat, they are a more energy-efficient alternative to a traditional system.
Thanks to the increased efficiency and available incentives, heat pumps can save you a lot of money in the long run. You can check out Mitsubishi's free tool to see just how affordable they can be — including tax credits that last through the end of 2025 — and connect with a local installer to get a free quote.
And if you want to increase your energy savings even more by pairing your heat pump with rooftop solar, platforms like EnergySage can save you up to $10,000 on solar installation by making it easy to compare competitive quotes from local installers.
After weighing their options, the original poster couldn't help but feel like there had to be a catch when it came to installing a heat pump. "The cost difference when including government rebates is substantial — to the point of being 'too good to be true,'" they wrote.
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"The ROI is there and if your electricity source is lower carbon than the average and getting better, then you'll be helping out with climate change," one commenter noted.
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Which of these factors would most effectively motivate you to buy a heat pump? Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. |
Lower energy bills 💰 Though many commenters approved of the use of heat pumps, one user encouraged the original poster to consider their climate.
"A heat pump is absolutely the greatest thing ever, so long as it's above freezing," they said.
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