I think it may have to do with where you live. I've been in the same house in south-central USA for 15 years now. It has a heat pump, first I've owned. It pr

I think it may have to do with where you live. I've been in the same house in south-central USA for 15 years now. It has a heat pump, first I've owned. It provides reliable, inexpensive service. I have only good things to say about the heat pump. I hope the additional emissions (if that's factual) are offset by the many years of reduced electricity usage (which I am certain is factual.)