Jim and Susan moved to their home in Lakewood 20 years ago. The history and the charm of land that once was an apple orchard, the non-cookie cutter and secluded area that was close to their daughter’s school were highlights that attracted them to their 1950s, post WWII barracks house.
Both Jim and Susan hold a background in natural foods, so they have always shared core values in conservation and sustainability. They both serve on the sustainability committee for The City of Lakewood and feel that they’re ahead of the curve when it comes to making energy efficient improvements to their home.
In 2019, Jim and Susan were leaving for Topeka, Kansas for Thanksgiving when all of a sudden, they lost power. Though their neighbors were able to let a heating guy in to clean out a sensor that was likely contributing to the outage, they became aware that their furnace was old and was starting to fall apart. That same winter, there was a Denver home and garden show, where Jim and Susan took the opportunity to talk to heating companies about heat pumps.
It wasn’t long before the couple decided to invest in an air source Mitsubishi system and get rid of their furnace. In their opinion, the Mitsubishi is some of the best technology for heat pumps, and functions well in colder climates like Colorado. Using the existing duct work in the home, Susan and Jim installed two heat pump units, one ducted and the other ductless. The project was a $15,000 investment, but they are very happy with the new heating system so far..
