Is it worth it to convert my whole house to heat pump?

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I need solid advice from people who knows a lot of this stuff, especially for me who is out of budget and doesn’t have a solid plan in mind when it comes to these kinds of changes.

I currently reside at an area that’s pretty hot when summer but not pretty cold in winters. I have an old gas furnace and central AC which are both due for replacement. That is why I’m thinking of switching into heat pumps instead of replacing my old setup.

Is it true that heat pumps save energy compared to my old setup? Are the advertisements true or they are just doing that for sales? I need to know if I’m making the right decision. How much are we talking about its maintenance, installation, and upfront cost? Do you know any discounts or rebates they offer?
 
I suggest you go with the change – choose heat pumps. They are great for mild climates such as yours, but if you are experiencing really cold weather, check out “cold climate heat pumps” they might be suitable for you.
 
I just leaped from traditional gas to heat pump last year and I couldn’t be happier! Just make sure that you have great insulation before installing them – to have the best experience and less worry.
 
Consider first that if you have an access to cheap gas, it might be the best option rather than switching into electric. Just a reminder not to jump quickly into something – consider all things beforehand.
 
The biggest obstacle in this change is practically the upfront cost. Check out for rebates or incentives, they might help you a lot when you finally decide on the change. See help for government offices with advocacies for greener energy use.
 
Been a heat pump user for several years now – all I can say is it’s really awesome compared to traditional gas. What can I say? Hm… cost-efficient, quiet, and really good when it comes to cooling and heating.
 
I think 2 years have passed since we decided to switch and it’s not as smooth as everyone says it. The only smooth part for us is when it is summer time in our area, the cooling is really perfect, cheap and practical, and does really well compared to our centralized AC unit.

The tricky part is when it is winter here, we often get really cold nights that is why our unit struggles so much, and made us use an auxiliary heat backup that costs really high amount of energy to run. I suggest you look into dual-fuel system when you’re really worried about the cold nights.
 
I think 2 years have passed since we decided to switch and it’s not as smooth as everyone says it. The only smooth part for us is when it is summer time in our area, the cooling is really perfect, cheap and practical, and does really well compared to our centralized AC unit.

The tricky part is when it is winter here, we often get really cold nights that is why our unit struggles so much, and made us use an auxiliary heat backup that costs really high amount of energy to run. I suggest you look into dual-fuel system when you’re really worried about the cold nights.
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I think I’ll retain my old gas furnace if that’s really the case. How about money wise? Did you save a lot compared to your old unit in two years?
 
I could bet that it’s definitely worth it in the long run, but if you’re not planning to stay for a while in your newly renovated house, then it might not be worth it overall.
 
I know for a fact that these heat pumps need regular servicing for it to run efficiently, especially those units that is used 24/7.
 
Heat pump system is really good when talking about comfort, quiet feature, and energy-efficient traits. That said, the only downside for us is the installation – not so downside (just a little bit).

My only tip is to make sure that your hire installers that knows what they’re doing (every little thing). We had a problem about the installation of the outdoor unit (they installed it right behind our bedroom window) which creates minimal sound but really annoying. We had to reinstall it later on.
 
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