After years of using a furnace only, we decided to install a heat pump as an additional heating device for our home.
As the central heating source for years, the older heating technology has always managed to eat up the entire house quickly.
Still, in the past six months, we’ve had high energy bills and fluctuating temperatures that were beyond the capacity of our digital thermostat. The last HVAC tech we called during heating maintenance recommended the addition to increase the older equipment’s life. Additionally, the ductwork was worn out and needed constant testing and sealing to avoid energy losses. The HVAC serviceman explained that instead of doing a heating repair until the unit was worn out and ready to be replaced, we could give it a break with a ductless option. We did some online research, but reviews from other homeowners who had tried it were divided, so we needed more clarification than when we started the research. Home services offered by the local heating dealer made the process easy because they sent over an expert who walked us through the heating industry’s best practices and inspected our home for compatibility. My fears about electricity bills were calmed when we learned how the new unit would work and how to control the heating schedule with a thermostat. From the explanation, the installation cost would be high, but the eventual savings in energy costs would make it cost-efficient. I am glad we made that decision because we have saved a lot in energy bills, and I even forgot how tiring it was to have the repairman in our house almost every three months. We may eventually replace the older heating unit with another new one.