Vermont winters can be unforgiving to home heating and cooling systems, so one homeowner took matters into their own hands to protect their heat pump from intense snow and ice.
The original poster went to the Reddit forum r/heatpumps to share images of the innovative miniature roof-like structure they built to protect their HVAC unit from heavy snow.
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Unfortunately, some mistakenly believe heat pumps are not capable of warming homes in colder climates. However, this homeowner proved that the unit can withstand the coldest temperatures, though a little protection from falling snow and ice may be helpful.
In fact, heat pumps have been a mainstay in Nordic countries for decades, which experience some of the most brutal winters. There is no lack of homeowner testimonials lauding these modern units. If heat pumps are intriguing to you, TCD partner Mitsubishi has excellent resources to help you understand your options and save you money on your monthly electricity costs.
In the comments, users were impressed with OP's ingenuity.
"Love the little roof over the unit, simple but really smart," one commented. "Having it raised like that is perfect for snowy areas. "
"Did the same with 3 heat pumps," another added. "The heavy blocks of ice and snow drifts falling are lethal to the heat pump. The shocks can develop into leaky connectors and the water that freezes over the fins quickly overwhelms the defrost cycle."
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