Upgrading old, outdated heating and cooling systems is one of the best things you can do for your monthly energy bill and the planet.
However, due to biases and misinformation in the HVAC industry, some homeowners have been led to believe their homes are too large or not suitable for energy-efficient heat pumps.
In a Reddit post on r/heatpumps, a user reported that a company refused to provide a quote for a heat pump, claiming one would not be suitable for the home.
The original poster explained they wanted to upgrade an old heating oil boiler and take advantage of a zero-interest loan offer a company was offering on heat pump installation. Initially, the contractor advised that it would be possible to heat the home with a monobloc heat pump, despite its size.
"Weeks later, he replied with the following: 'After reviewing your file with several colleagues, we have concluded that a heat pump for your central heating system is not advisable and would be very costly,'" the OP shared.
The OP was understandably frustrated with the response and planned to contact other companies for quotes. However, they were also curious what other people familiar with heat pumps had experienced in similar situations.
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"Get a load calculation done for the house, and certainly a second and third bid on the work," one Reddit user responded to the OP's post.
"Definitely get other quotes, and I would be very careful about loan terms and program compliance before signing anything," another Redditor advised.
"Sounds like you're getting jerked around," someone else commented. "If you can heat your house with 120F water, you're in a great place for a heat pump."
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