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Homeowner shares candid review months after installing trendy HVAC amid snowy winter

"[It's been] running nonstop since install."

An air conditioning unit covered in snow next to a house's siding on a winter day.

Photo Credit: Reddit

Choosing the best equipment to heat and cool your home can be complicated. Luckily, homeowners online are quick to share how they've built their HVAC systems to beat frigid winters and scorching summers without breaking the bank with expensive energy bills. 

One homeowner took to Reddit to share an impressive image of their newly installed Senville heat pump battling a serious snowstorm. They posted this photo, along with their initial review, just a few months after its installation. 

A heat pump covered in snow next to a house's siding on a winter day.
Photo Credit: Reddit

Some commenters online suggest that heat pump technology is not advanced enough for colder climates, but this homeowner's review is disproving the doubters. 

"Despite high winds and never-ending snow this season, they have been doing extremely well," the homeowner said. "[It's been] running nonstop since install."


You might be surprised by just how energy-efficient modern heat pumps are in any climate, and switching to one from a gas furnace or electric resistance heater is one of the best ways to save money on your utility bills. 

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Other homeowners with heat pumps were quick to share how impressed they've been with the technology's ability to keep up in snowy conditions. 

"My R-32 Daikins are going very strong. Haven't had a single issue in the cold and snow," one user commented

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"I'm in southeast Massachusetts and we just got over two feet of snow today," another added. "My Mitsubishi compressor kept its temperature fine during the storm."

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