A northeast Ohio homeowner had their heart set on a heat pump but didn't understand why three contractors were "begging" them to avoid the high-tech upgrade.
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The homeowner explained on Reddit that they'd been "hearing about heat pumps" for more than a year and believed one of these systems "seemed like a good fit for my house."
However, every salesperson they talked to tried to talk them out of installing a heat pump. They said the cost-effective mini-splits the poster was eyeing were "out of the question" and warned they'd need a backup furnace to ensure a comfortable environment in the winter.
"Can you help me understand?" the poster asked the r/HeatPumps subreddit.
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Other Reddit users were also suspicious of the contractors' outright dismissal of heat pumps. But many offered sage advice to help the homeowner make the most of their installation, as the original poster revealed that their insulation and weatherproofing may also need an upgrade.
"Maybe a compromise," one commenter suggested. "... Start working on windows, insulation, air sealing, ductwork, service amps, etc. Then you can think about adding a central heat pump to do most of the work, or add more mini splits. Your house sounds like it's not quite ready."
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