What are the disadvantages of heat pumps?

Written by jgowans on February 14, 2021. Posted in Common Questions.

Heat pumps provide both heating and cooling, and they cost about the same as a new furnace combined with a new central air-conditioning system. However, a heat pump costs significantly more than a gas or propane furnace. If your home has a natural gas furnace or boiler and is comfortable in the summer without air conditioning, then a heat pump will not make economic sense for you.

Love Electric aims to accelerate the adoption of heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and other efficient electric technologies in homes and businesses across Colorado, to lower consumer energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and provide improved health, comfort and other benefits. Love Electric is an initiative of the Beneficial Electrification League of Colorado (BEL-CO).

What are the disadvantages of heat pumps?

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