> Heat pumps are optimized and mostly used for heating. I'm not sure I agree with that statement. Living in a hot climate, I've had heat pumps on every house I

> Heat pumps are optimized and mostly used for heating. I'm not sure I agree with that statement. Living in a hot climate, I've had heat pumps on every house I've lived in for 40+ years here. It's really not even a realistic option to not have one. They are essential in humidity control as well as temperature control.