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Homeowner shares honest first impressions after 'brutally' hot summer with a heat pump HVAC: 'Our house isn't optimally ducted'

"I had a similar system installed about a year ago."

One Reddit user shared their initial impressions of the Bosch 20 SEER inverter heat pump, which were very positive.

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It can be difficult to predict how a new HVAC system will perform in your home until you've personally witnessed it during all four seasons. Fortunately, many homeowners have been sharing their firsthand experiences with energy-efficient heat pumps on social media. 

For example, one Reddit user shared their initial impressions of the Bosch 20 SEER inverter heat pump, which were very positive. 

The original poster said the Bosch heat pump has worked "amazingly well" and that they've been "very comfortable" in their home since the installation. 

"Our house isn't optimally ducted/balanced, so our great room/open kitchen is still warmer than the other rooms in the house, so I'll still use the mini-split (on low) in that area to just even things out," the OP explained. "But even without that, the system is keeping our living space more comfortable than ever."


The Pennsylvania-based OP further noted that a "brutally hot and humid July" provided excellent conditions for testing the new unit. 

"I absolutely think I made the right decision going with the Bosch," they wrote. This honest heat pump review is insightful and may help others decide on their home upgrades. 

Meanwhile, many other homeowners have been sharing how their heat pumps are saving them money while helping them cope with summer heatwaves

With rising energy prices and utility bills increasing nationwide, upgrading your HVAC system is among the most effective ways to reduce energy bills and generate less pollution. 

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For heat pump advice and recommendations, the r/heatpumps subreddit is also a helpful resource to find posts like this one that review specific models. 

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"I've been very happy with ours, too," one Reddit user from the Upper Midwest commented on the OP's review. "Had it installed Dec '21 and it's worked great."

"I had a similar system installed about a year ago," a Pacific Northwest resident wrote. "Happy to report the system has had zero issues maintaining 68-70F whether it was 10F or 100F and above."

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