What are the Pros and Cons of Heat Pumps?

[@ZoePaschalis]

We live in Canada and installed a heatpump with a eletric furnace best investment we did no 800 dollar oil fill up every month for 4 months in the winter. My eletric bill for 2023 was 2187 and we keep our house at 23.5 all winter long. The heatpump will pay itself off within 3 years.

[@Bajotaz]

My 7yr old Mitsubishi Ecodan (air-water) handle -20C/-4F without help from auxiliary inline heater. (still working at -32C/-25F with aux heater helping) I live ~450km/280miles from the polar circle and have no problem with heating my home with heatpump. My SCOP is between 3.2 and 4.5, depending on how cold the winter gets.

[@bossman6174]

14% increase in electricity prices in 10 years is less then inflation so nothing to worry about. Nice vid thumbs up

[@mihaiachim5299]

@ 1:36 in my country as far as i know we have 0 incidents followed by the death of tenants! I have seen several cases where the exhaust pipe was pulled from the boiler and the burnt gas entered the house - the tenants had headaches and called us because the boiler signaled the lack of flame... instead, the chances of fires from overloaded electrical installations are much higher. Besides, almost all fires known to me are caused by various faults in the electrical installation ;)

[@TheNephilim101]

Great explanation ! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Thank you 🙏

[@TonyFernandezjkdjedi]

I just got one installed a week ago, my house has never been cool or as fresh since we moved in here 10 years ago. Huge props to heat pumps. And we live in triple digit weather.

[@PelosiStockPortfolio]

How big is it compared to a standard heating+AC system? From what I see, they look to be slightly smaller than just the AC portion of an HVAC system, is that accurate?

[@TonyFernandezjkdjedi]

@@PelosiStockPortfolio They are slightly smaller, does not take away from the performance. These things do not blink, they keep my house comfortable (even w/ high ceilings) in this 115-118 degree weather. I can vouch for that.

[@Annie-wt2op]

@@TonyFernandezjkdjedi What about the noise though? I'm pretty sensitive.

[@TonyFernandezjkdjedi]

@@Annie-wt2op compared to what? Sounds like your trolling.

[@starshimagretsinger1419]

How much was it?

[@albertjackson9236]

The heat pump is simply the REFRIGERATION process. Refrigeration can appear to be like magic, meaning, the efficiency can be 300% or more. The amount of energy pumped can be 3 or more times the amount of energy required to do the pumping. The magic takes place in the condenser unit. The compressor compresses the refrigerant gas into a hot gas (not a liquid). When this hot gas flows through the condenser cooling coils, it condenses into a liquid. This change of state from a gas to a liquid is where the magic is. If the condenser cooling coils are large enough, not even a cooling fan is necessary to achieve this change of state.

[@Thisishard2333]

I have a heat pump . My heat pump is so efficient in winter and summer.I’m talking 60% less.Biggest problem is the noise. Not like a central air unit that’s quiet.Loud screech sound on startup and finish are normal.It’s normal to turn on 10-15 times an hour because they maintain temperature to precisely. If it’s set on 70 and it goes to 71, it comes on. Constant cycling on and off. Never knew this. Builder put ours outside my bedroom wall where my headboard this.The noise is horrible at night

[@Etacovda63]

if your heatpump is turning on and off 10-15 times an hour theres something very, very wrong with it. Thats called short cycling, and its really bad for it; sounds like it might be trying to heat too small an area or theres something going on with the gassing/valve/compressor. Also, if you've got it on auto mode, put it on the seasonal mode you require instead (ie in heating or cooling) as auto will do both ways to try and maintain temperature.

[@CC-lq3ie]

My neighbour has one same problem....it's driving me crazy !

[@bmrbca3658]

I have seen this comment on several videos and review articles. Sounds like it can be a problem with heat pumps in general.

[@Thisishard2333]

⁠@@Etacovda63It’s in seasonal mode.Even had a different company come . They said it’s normal.At 30degrees the temp in the house cools faster making the pump turn on and off more. Same in the summer. If it’s 95 out the house heats up faster causing the same frequent cycling.Our solution is running the ceiling fan at night.Winter we warm up the house then click it down to 60. Sometimes we make it to 530-6am before it turns on.Once the sun hits my unit, the heat is more easily generated. Everyone has the same complaint in my community along with bad cell phone service.

[@Freedomishere-im6ug]

Heat pump and central air basically the same just one has a reversing valve

[@gj1234567899999]

Would there be any synergy with the heat pump and other structure, like if you had an attached greenhouse or sunroom, would a heat pump work better or worse?

[@frederickbowdler8169]

I would look at painting surfaces beneath the heat pump Matt black to absorb solar radiation and twining with a trombe wall would benefit further investigation.

[@Transforming2024]

I live in a colder climate in Canada and I have a Bosch heat pump and it works very good in the winter. I think it all depends on the brand of heat pump.

[@OlafsonN]

Wondering if there are units now capable of lower temperatures. Segment on the news here in Canada yesterday and this would not do.

[@jce5479]

What modifications need to be done to a house if I want to switch from a ac/furnace system to a heat pump?

[@Etacovda63]

depends what you want to do. To change to a ducted heatpump you'll want someone who knows what they're doing (but by the looks of it in the states you just get utterly hosed by overpriced idiots) but realistically you just want a ducted system that matches your outputs and then just replace the airhandler with that, done. Otherwise you could do a multihead minisplit system and run lines to each area that requires heating/cooling.

[@bills6946]

A couple of extra control wires from the furnace to the heat pump and for simplicity of installation, a Honeywell RedLink equipment module, RedLink thermostat and a RedLink wireless outdoor temperature sensor.

[@lhanes4933]

So living in MO we probably should have got a heat pump? How often to you have to service your heat pump

[@Calin-Calibaba]

so can i assume it would be useless in weather where -5F is a good day during the winter?

[@leothelion634]

Yes

[@TheHVACDopeShow]

Depends for how long it stays that low or that high… look at average temps. Most low ambient heat pumps keep up down to -10 or lower, and pair well in colder climates with a dual fuel system. Our system runs year round and the average lows / highs are single digit in the coldest month, with some subzero days.

[@wilsoneashoian5789]

Would heat pump work as good as furnace in Sacramento California region? I am planning to replace my gas furnace with heat pump. Thanks in advance.

[@wes2460]

Yes my heat pump handled -2 with NO problems at all and I am in Tenn. Mini splits don't have back up heat when it defrosts so if its humid outside and cold it has to defrost so there will be some cold air flowing for a few mins to melt the ice on the outside. It never bothered me. I lived in Palmdale for years and my mini split was just fine.Not as hot as a furnace but alot less drying .

[@moonlightgraham7998]

Did you get the heat pump? If so, what’s your experience? I am also in Sacramento and looking into it now, A Bosch unit to replace my old unit. Lmk! Thanks

[@wes2460]

@@moonlightgraham7998 I would not get a Bosch, and this is my opinion . I don't know if your looking at a mini-split or a whole house heat pump type. There both made by Midea . Midea makes about 62% of all the Mini-splits on the market and Midea makes that whole house Bosch heat pump . If your looking at a Mini Split save your money and get Cost--way mini split or the Turbo Brand of Mini splits. I have used both and there great units and cost a whole lot less than a Bosch. A Bosch mini split and Turbo Brand is the same unit(Midea makes both) you will pay for the name(Bosch).. If your looking at whole house Heat pumps . I use only Amana/Dakin because Dakin is a huge Japanese hvac company and they make great units and there the only ones that use there own made by them compressor. I am talking about there high end inverter units that have a Dakin swing compressor which is a great unit. 7 years ago I spent 20 grand on a Lennox inverter Heat pump and it was a disaster. I spent another 10g++ bucks on labor for repairs in 6 years everything broke and it would be 6 weeks for the part. I got so mad I installed two mini splits for heat/cool cause its miserable in G.A. until I could save enough money to have that Lennox ripped out and I did. I installed a 5 ton Amana Heat pump 22 seer and not one problem and I have a great warranty.

[@wilsoneashoian5789]

@moonlightgraham7998 I haven't got it yet. If you ended up getting it, please let me know during during up coming winter. Thanks

[@fortunefay]

@@moonlightgraham7998 In Santa Cruz getting a third unit today. Mitsubishi in my bedroom. they work well for heat and AC.

[@sober041978]

I have had three and they do not pump hot air in cold weather. They are required in my condo or I would get rid of it. Aux heat works well and comes on in colder weather. There is always one nearby making a racket.

[@GEOHHADDAD]

I understand that you’re going to be paying more in the winter to heat your home with respect to electricity bills. We’re on propane and live in coastal California. Propane heating is wildly expensive, especially since our furnace isn’t very efficient. I don’t see that it would be likely that we would be paying a lot more in the winter that would be in electricity rather than gas. But that was good information to know. First question: I thought heat pumps were more efficient at cooling than traditional air conditioners and would save us money on summer electric bills ….is that not correct? We need a 3 ton unit and we’re looking at a 3 ton 15 seer. we would probably use a larger unit except that we already put an independent mini split in our master suite which is on its own upper floor. Second question: shouldn’t heat pumps be located outside? One the reasons where making this change is that our old unit is hung underneath our house on earthquake fittings and straps and vibrates the floor in the dining room whether it’s heating or cooling it’s a 15-year-old unit and it’s just past its lifetime. It’s also very inefficient. The installer I talked to wanted to still put the new heat pump unit underneath the house. This doesn’t make any sense to me. The last thing I want is a chance of replicating vibration through the house as the unit ages or if something goes wrong - We have all deducting we need, and it would simply involve diverting the ducting from the existing unit to the heat pump. Other people I know have their units outside and it seems like it would be far less expensive to install it outdoors. Summer temperatures can get to 95 to 100 and winter temperatures can get low, but never freezing. A cold night where we live is , 40°. It is a rare night that gets down below that and freezing temperature is only encountered very rarely.

[@shakacien]

Hey, Northern Californian here: good questions, I don't have one yet due to renting pains but I've watched some heat geeks and Undecided with Matt Ferrels, but 5 minutes is a real brief time to not condense info. I mean I'm not writing this for good publicity returns but my friend Home-Installed a few home heatpumps with his dad, so here's to those questions. 1: Pretty sure that's all to do with the Seer, higher having better ratios. There's a ton of variability in efficiency, from 2.5 times for heating and ~=to A/C for cooling, 23 Seer getting like 3.5x more effective than the heated wire technology manages. 2: A unit(s) inside connected to one or more outside Fan heat exchangers with some advanced tubing between them. I've bystanded the installs twice, and it seemed more approachable than doing the same thing with combustible, leachable poisonous gas tubes, can't imagine burning on-site bring preferable.

[@hearthemermaidssinging8556]

I found the actual temperature range very useful. I live in a maisonette with double high ceilings in the main rooms, and the upper floor kitchen/dining room is mostly open to the living room below. Mild winters. Under the those circumstances, would air to air ductless heat pumps work?

[@allthingsplumbingheatingair]

Ductless mini splits are designed for smaller spaces with regular height ceilings while mini splits will definitely help the best way to guarantee satisfactory heating/cooling would be to have a system designed for the square footage you are trying to heat/cool. Factors that will help is your home properly insulated? Do you have double Payne windows ? Have you replaced your door seals recently?

[@MellowWind]

Do they take out the old systems when they install or do you just leave them in situ?

[@TheClaytonSara]

hi for colder climate y not put the hole system inside the house ?

[@mactan_sc]

places seem to still be gouging 200% + to absorb all the rebates and discounts

[@qkcam45]

will ventless ducts circulate air into apartment from the crawlspace? I read that mold can be an issue with these systems in a crawlspace.. is that an issue? we have no ground cover in the crawlspace

[@Hank520Tube]

as I understand heat pumps do not circulate air, they circulate "refridgerant" kinda like freon. The refrigerant is used as a heat transfer agent.

[@GEOHHADDAD]

We just had to have a mold ridden, mini split taken off the wall and completely completely decontaminated. The only other option was buying an entire new unit and condenser. That system certainly built up mold.

[@rorygillmore6555]

I currently have an old natural gas furnace and a woodstove in my basement but no AC yet. I was thinking of replacing the furnace with an air source heat pump. I think this is the only way to make a heat pump worth the installation and running costs(using it as an AC and using the wood stove with it in the winter) as the winters here can get under -30C even during the day. Anyone I've spoken to that has these, either has a woostove as well or pays crazy electricity bills in the winter. This video would confirm that as the redzone for efficiency at 25 fahrenheit is only -3 Celsius. Even with woodheat, im not sure how a hest pump wpuld do anyrhing but cost me just as much as my 30 year natural gas furnace. Im in Canada, where the carbon tax alone makes the cost of living 33% more expensive. So needless to say, there is a lot of government pressure to switch to electric heating. Really hard to find information thar isnt completely full of bias. So thank you for that.

[@bossman6174]

You can get Government rebates for the purchase of a heat pump and even an interest free loan for up to $40,000. Make sure you get the heat pump designed for cold climates . good luck.

[@stoneyswolf]

Don't get rid of the natural gas furnace it's a great backup and in situations where the heat pump can't keep up because it's too cold you'll be glad you have that backup.

[@pokey3010]

What efficient heat system do you recommend for a cold climate area like Maine? Thank you for this important video.😃

[@elitehvaccontractor]

Would recommend an all climate heat pump system from Mitsubishi

[@pokey3010]

@@elitehvaccontractor thank you so much I appreciate your advice..

[@stoneyswolf]

I've been heating my house exclusively with one wood stove here in CT for the last 15 yrs. Can't beat it for the comfort. Cons are your house will need a lot of cleaning and wood per cord has gotten more expensive. In extreme cold you need some sort of backup especially if you lose power for an extended period.

[@bethw5998]

@@stoneyswolf my lungs suffer with woodstove heat - took me a couple winters to figure out why I was coughing like a cigarette smoker. Very dirty air with woodstove - big bummer because I really like woodstove heat.

[@benchristenson2280]

The cost of electricity hasn't gone up 14% the value of the dollar has gone down by 31%. Gas hasn't gone up in the last 10 years, but it is up 150% from the last 20 years.

[@SonnyPruitt-q1s]

We get temp in the winter sometimes -10 here in Kansas..I am not taking my chances on a heat pump especially costing thousands and thousands of dollars.

[@Etacovda63]

the only reason heatpumps are more expensive to install is because in the US you guys get raped by these HVAC techs. A fully installed 7kw (24,000btu) heatpump in NZ is around 1500USD, including the heatpump. They're absolutely trivial to install and theres precisely zero percent more work because it does heating and cooling, what a joke. My 7kw unit has required exactly zero servicing by HVAC techs, all you have to do is clean the filters and blow out the coils inside and out, which is 100% free. The comments about heatpumps being bad below 40f is a joke as well, this is like saying 'cars can't tow boats' and using a toyota corolla as your example. If you're in a cold climate area you get a cold climate heatpump, which can pull their full rated power to down to -5F. You're an hvac tech? lol. Monkey Wrench is appropriate.

[@MrTjuan]

Thank you for the information. Pardon my ignorance. Being new to this and planning to have a heat pump to replace our 23 year old packaged system, when you say blow out the coils inside and out. Are you talking about spraying with low pressure water? Any response will be appreciated. Thank you.

[@owenbruce4120]

​@@MrTjuanblowing compressed air through the filter in a reverse direction

[@qkcam45]

can the actual pump be installed in a crawlspace? landlords are going to try to do that on this 100 year old uninsulated building with single pane windows. my circuit breaker only has 110 amps total.. I have about 500 sq ft but 9 foot ceilings ..this will be interesting. thanks for the good info!

[@stoneyswolf]

Insulation and new windows will probably save more money

[@profjudyp9510]

not for northeast not for temps below 40F electric bills are $2,000 for the winter months and noise level is nuts!

[@johnnyk617]

I live in NH it gets brutally cold in the winter should I just skip the heat pump entirely?

[@venictos]

Duel Fuel system with a gas furnace backup. I live in Denver where it averages around 40 for a high in the winter. It's what everyone gets out here.

[@jerrymarin9435]

What about using this as water heater also? Does that mean no more water tank?

[@allthingsplumbingheatingair]

We are working on a heat pump water heater video so stay tuned for that 😀

[@ericcomfort6228]

Is the exterior unit (condenser) the same as a normal A/C unit? Is the difference the actual interior “furnace unit”. I’m just a DIY’er and honestly don’t know. The reason I’m asking is my original heat pump compressor failed (28 yrs old) and I’m looking to replace it.

[@venictos]

Im no HVAC professional but im pretty sure a normal AC unit won't work. A heat pump is an AC with a reversing valve so that it can heat and cool.

[@dockaos924]

If it's cold outside drawing cold air in then heating it up seems like a great idea for electric companies

[@ChadCourtneyTAZ427]

There are heat pumps rated for various outdoor temp ranges. Sounds like you're only familiar with milder climates and not those designed for cold climates, which will more expensive than the ones for mild climates, they can easily work down to -22F

[@jgesselberty]

They don't. I bought a top of the line, high efficiency, heat pump. When the temperature gets into the 20s, the auxiliary heat kicks on, and in the teens, the heat pump does little to heat my home, a well insulated home with premium windows. And, get ready to pay big bucks to maintain. After only 5 years, I had a repair of a reversing valve costing over $1,200. Have had gas fired furnaces that lasted three decades with only normal maintenance.

[@bossman6174]

@@jgesselberty Yeah those long lasting gas furnishes are a thing of the past now too. Those tech guys come in and condemn your heater for a little crack in the burner or something frivolous and want you to buy a new Furniss

[@Hank520Tube]

Consider this: say it is 105 deg. outside and you have a heat pump that is supposed to take the heat from inside your house which is at a temp. of say 70 deg. and transfer it to the outdoors. It may be possible but it sure as "ell will take a whole boat load of electricity. Then consider this: say it is 35 deg. outside and 65 deg. inside your house. Do you think that taking heat from the near freezing outdoors and transferring that heat to inside will take a lot of work? You betcha, as a former governor of Alaska would say. Now conside this: Is a heat pump for you?? or for an evironmentalist???

[@straightup7up]

Heat pumps produce less heat - especially in the winter, and generally increase electricity costs by 2x.

[@nbasingh]

Does this also hold if you have a furnace as well? Just installed a heat pump and the furnace will work when temp goes below -4 C (in Canada) but I've heard it still saves on the energy bill

[@GEOHHADDAD]

Depends where you live. We live in coastal California and temperatures rarely go of 40 at night. Currently, our furnace runs on propane and propane is wildly expensive because it has to be delivered. Given the relatively low energy input based on our climate,, I don’t think there’s going be a cost differential - however I did read that heat pumps are more efficient at cooling than nutritional AC unit (especially one that’s not in great condition) and will reduce your summer air conditioning bills. The cost of electricity we use for air conditioning unquestionably outpaces the amount we would use for heating in the winter, especially after deducting the cost of propane

[@ZoePaschalis]

Heatpumps are Very economical and the cold climate Heatpumps work even when it's-25 celsius

[@davidpestana5290]

it is freezing outside how is it going to transfer heat from outside to inside ?

[@Mercilessnessiseverywhere]

even in freezing air, there is still heat present, although the amount is very low; technically, heat exists in all matter unless it reaches absolute zero, which is the point where all molecular movement stops; so, while freezing air feels cold, it still contains some heat energy that can be extracted using technologies like heat pumps and compressed to make it even warmer

[@jackthomas4581]

hhmmmmm. i noticed multiple contradictions. the first thing out of his mouth was that heat pumps are more efficient. Then at the end he says one of the cons is that they use considerably more power. In the middle of his speech he says it will save 50% of your electricity bill. Which 1 is it??

[@Q-BOT]

If you watch it again and listen carefully, your question will be answered.

[@mala27369]

what happens when you electricity goes out?

[@scottwatson6254]

Most people's natural gas igniters and blower fans run on electric..

[@fps886797d]

The extra electricity required for a heat pump compared to a blower fan is very different. But if your not below freezing temperatures then who cares just bundle up until the power comes back on. But where I live the temp drops way below freezing and this is a serious concern. So we have alternatives for power and heat. Myself I like that the furnace is easy to connect to a car battery in an emergency and can last even in the winter for three days because the heating comes from the gas not the electricity. This redundancy needs to be built into heat pumps before they can be considered as a viable option for my family.

[@bossman6174]

Your gas Furness wont work

[@Hank520Tube]

true, good point @@scottwatson6254

[@stoneyswolf]

Have a backup wood stove or a generator that'll handle the power needed.

[@joelfields9807]

I live in Texas and my hvac is already electric I'm thinking good investment

[@bills6946]

I have a dual fuel heat pump / gas furnace system. The pros: The 18 seer heat pump runs as long as it is above 40 degrees outside, providing all the heat the house requires. Under 40 degrees, the heat pump shuts off and the natural gas furnace takes over. Where I live, we have nuclear and hydroelectric generation. Electric is cheap. The Cons: None

[@mihaiturdean5757]

3:10 I understand that heat-pumps cost more, they do need the reversing valve which adds extra complexity. But why would the cost to install be higher? It does not make any sense, it's the same process to install a heat-pump or an air conditioner. Heat pumps are air conditioners that have the reversing valve. I dislike it when contractors offered to install a heat-pump and quoted me the install cost, based on the equipment cost. It's the exact same process to install. Install a condenser outside, install an air-handler inside, connect them together with refrigerant lines and a communication wire, fill the system with refrigerant and plug both units in. It's the exact same process wether you are using a $10k heat-pump system or a $2k air-conditioner only. Also at 3:50, why do they require more maintenance? It's only the extra reversing valve that is different compared an AC unit, and that has no maintenance that can be done. At 4:30 when talking about poor severe weather performance, that's true, but not below 25F. Sure there are some older designs that don't work well, but nowadays, my Mitsubishi HyperHeat is rated to provide 100% heating capacity at 5F with an efficiency of 200% and will continue to operate down to -17F. I feel like this video is full of misinformation, don't understand why...

[@divinemercancinonesa9329]

Still deciding

[@SonnyPruitt-q1s]

People with heat pumps in cold climates probably dont mind sitting in a house thats 50 degrees myself I will keep my gas furnace and stay warm at 74 degrees.

[@stephenlacher587]

People act like heat pumps are something new! Had one in Boise in the early '80s. Ignorance abounds.

[@jaimetarango7423]

No thanks

[@davidsundquist1845]

They cost 3 TIMES MORE TO HEAT YOUR HOUSE and EXPENSIVE maintenance

[@gaetana7294]

Heat pumps and their 300% efficiency are a big con and they go against the laws of physics. If that was the case, i.e. 300% efficiency, then why can't we install an 2nd pump in series from the 1st pump, and give out 3 times more, i.e. output 9 times from the original input? Could even try a 3rd pump and give out 27x output.....The 300% efficiency is a big con. People tried to build perpetual motion machines in the 17th-18th century, until physicists formulated the laws of thermodynamics and proved this was not possible. No machine can be > 100% efficient.

[@mickenzischank7720]

Efficiency or COP, for heat pumps and A/C units, is a measure of energy used to energy delivered to your house. So if you put in an intermediary step you would only look at the end amount of energy delivered vs total energy used. The efficiencies don't stack and the larger temperature difference between input and output would lead to lower efficiency for a heat pump in series. Also no physics laws are being violated this is a simple refrigeration cycle.

[@contactusece7769]

Not efficient at all your electricity bill bill will go through the roof negates the whole purpose

[@gilberthewko4439]

Show the costs with 2 homes same square footage , new , cost comparison. Forget all that enviro b.s.

[@davidstewart1153]

You're 100% wrong about heat pumps and cold weather.

[@rogercanon2436]

Explain please.

[@davidstewart1153]

@@rogercanon2436 I'm looking at specs for the Mitsubishi MXZ-SM48NAMHZ-U1 and it can do 100% of its rated heat output at 5F, still 200% efficient. It's one of many, some that can go way colder.

[@richardp.nathhorst9317]

@@davidstewart1153 Yes and The Mitsubishi MXZ does that with auxiliary resistance heating units and a pan heater in the compressor unit which is also resistance heating and Electric resistance heating is the most expensive way to heat your home. Oh and if your Utility power goes out you are without heat unless you have a cord wood stove installed.

[@davidstewart1153]

@@richardp.nathhorst9317 It is rated at ~2x the efficiency of straight electric resistance heating at 5F. The DOE is testing new designs to -15F. Also the grid goes down here in CO and nearly everyone has no heat because their gas furnace requires electricity to light and run.

[@joe3276865536]

I have a heat pump in a cold climate. Ours works down to -5F. And it's always more efficient than resistance heating such as baseboard or space heaters. However, below about 15F, it is less expensive to run the gas furnace (we have both). The video is 100% correct that air source heat pumps become less efficient, the colder the air is outside. And all of them fail to work at all if it get cold enough. Although some work down to about -25F.

[@edt5276]

2 minutes of good info diluted into a 5 minute video with 3 minutes of gibberish. We SAW the title. We don't need you to waste initial 45 seconds telling us what cideo is about! Then, he has the nerve to say "jumping right into it."... after 45 seconds of useless fluff. 👎

[@dougquaid]

Horrible things, very noisy, and freeze up in the cold.

[@urusledge]

I mean, if you live south of say Nebraska, you probably aren’t gonna have to worry much about freezing up. -5°F is pretty much the standard rating. And some are rated as low as -20°F. So unless you live along the US-Canada border or north of it, you probably aren’t going to have to worry freezing up as long as you get a properly rated unit.

[@DJV94022]

Con is heat pump cant use it while its 80s outside if you want heat inside 😂

[@andywarrington4738]

you are wrong , all compressors create heat , all , and that is the primary source of heat , period

[@Etacovda63]

Might want to read a book champ.

[@rbwirth12]

Cons of heat pump? Noise, noise, noise. Not worth any potential cost savings.

[@GEOHHADDAD]

That really has to do with the quality of the unit and whether you get a variable speed unit.

[@aarone9000]

Can this guy just get to it?!! Talks more then a woman! Also "plus side" no handing $ to the republicans who own fossil fuels!!!