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Steven Scott's avatar

Believe me, it frequently gets below freezing in Minneapolis and my cold-climate ASHP works very well. My heat pump also has a decent warranty so that makes me sleep better. However, I respect your opinion about the potential costs of heat pump repair given your experience in the industry. People should look carefully at the pros and cons of buying a heat pump for their particular situation. They may not be for everyone. And for goodness sakes, don’t rely solely upon a heat pump if you live in an area that gets brutally cold.

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Ken Barber's avatar

I used to fix heat pumps for a living. Yes, they are nice in areas where the outside temp never drops below freezing.

But you have to balance your electricity savings with the cost of repairs. When that compressor goes out, you're looking at a couple of thousand bucks to fix it.

And they don't go out when it's convenient for YOU. Equipment tends to fail when it has to work the hardest.

So, you'll be without heat when you need it the most.

Remember that.

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