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The American reluctance towards both heat pumps and induction hobs is very puzzling to me. Both systems are commonplace enough that they would be the default op
by mdoms 5y ago
The American reluctance towards both heat pumps and induction hobs is very puzzling to me. Both systems are commonplace enough that they would be the default option for any new build or replacement system in my country, unless you have special requirements.
I understand the issues with very cold temperatures, and I'm curious what proportion of American households would expect to see outside temperatures below -17C/0F - I doubt it would be enough to explain the reluctance but I could be way wrong.
- NonEUCitizen 5y agoWhat country are you in and what are the major brands of heat pumps used there?
- mdoms 5y agoNew Zealand. The major brands are the same as everywhere - Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Fujitsu, LG, Daikin etc.
- fy20 5y agoI'm building a house in Northern Europe (-25C / -15F). Those are both the default options here too. Modern air source heat pump systems (e.g. Daikin Altherma) are quiet due to variable speed compressors, work in heat pump mode down to -25C and have built in backup heat if it goes below that.