Heat pumps can’t take the cold? Nordics debunk the myth::By installing a heat pump in his house in the hills of Oslo, Oyvind Solstad killed three birds with one stone, improving his comfort, finances and climate footprint.

  • whoisearth@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    Damn that ain’t cheap. What’s the expected savings per year in reduced gas/hydro?

    Edit - how quick is it expected to pay itself off

    • PizzasDontWearCapes@sh.itjust.works
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      1 year ago

      I’m not sure, likely somewhere between 5-7 years.

      We wouldn’t have done it if our furnace wasn’t shot. As a plus our A/C leaked it’s freon in the winter, so replacing it was an improvement as well.