As we approach the dead of winter, many of us are certainly looking to stay warm during some of those particularly chilly nights. One homeowner pondered the idea of upgrading their 40-year-old electric furnace and AC with a cold-weather heat pump and electric backup.
However, they weren't quite sure how effective a heat pump would be while living in frigid Winnipeg, Manitoba. They took to the r/heatpumps community in search of some much-needed reassurance.
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Whether you live in Manitoba or a fairly moderate climate, some winters can really test just how energy efficient our homes can be. For the Redditor, they came across a number of articles online that made them question whether a heat pump system would be worth the investment.
"I am hoping that a heat pump would reduce my current electric bill which is $330 per month, then I see conflicting stories and don't really know what to believe," the homeowner wrote.
Down in the comments section, a number of users helped put the original poster's mind at ease.
"I think you're in a great position to do this. If you've already got the ducts and your already using an electric furnace, a heat pump should reduce your costs considerably and installation wouldn't be awful," noted one commenter.
"I'm just outside of Winnipeg, in an area with no [natural gas]. I have had my Heatpump for 2 years now and it works great," shared a second user.
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