New England winters are known for being brutal and not just for their frigid cold. When the temperatures drop, heating costs can soar, making the largest energy expense on average — according to the U.S. Department of Energy — even more pricey.
One homeowner has shared their experience with a heat pump — a next-gen heating and cooling device. Even though they admitted, "I was a little worried" about whether the heat pump could handle the cold, they were in for a pleasant surprise.
The scoop
A New England homeowner revealed in Reddit's r/heatpumps that their Mitsubishi hyper heat units had outperformed expectations after the first cold weather of the season.
"I love how comfortable the heat feels from the heat pumps," they wrote last winter, adding they felt just as cozy indoors as they did when they used a single state furnace.
"We went with heat pumps plus solar because our utility offers 1-1 net metering," they added.
Others affirmed that their heat pumps also worked wonders for their comfort in cold weather.
"Live in Maryland and the hyper heat system has been rock solid this winter," one said.
How it's helping
The right kind of heat pump will do more than just stand up to the cold. It could also keep those energy bills to a minimum, since heat pumps are at least three times more energy-efficient than a conventional HVAC system. On average, you could save around $1,500 annually.
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Another homeowner in Alaska pointed out an unexpected perk of their heat pump. They no longer had to deal with oil smells in their garage or as much peace-shattering noise — both changes that could benefit their health and the environment in the long term.
"So nice! Air moves around, and definitely more quiet to our old oil furnace," they said, adding that they were thrilled they no longer needed to buy 300 gallons of polluting oil at $5 per pop.
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Pairing a heat pump with solar — as the OP did — can maximize long-term household energy savings. EnergySage's free service has saved consumers up to $10,000 off the cost of solar installations and helped people bring their energy bills down to near $0.
What everyone's saying
At this time, you may qualify for thousands of dollars off a new heat pump. Upgrading your home sooner rather than later could be the most prudent move, since federal tax incentives for heat pumps are on their way out at the end of the year, and the rebates program lasts until 2031 or the $4.5 billion in allocated funds dries up.
Another New England heat pump devotee revealed an additional move to further boost energy efficiency, writing: "I'm in the NE where it's a good deal colder and haven't encountered any problems with defrost. My house is pretty tight, insulated, air sealed attic, new windows etc."
Federal tax incentives for weatherization upgrades will no longer be available after Dec. 31.
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