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www.arcticheatpumps.com/ I've been scoping out this company for some time, my boiler is currently in good shape but would love to switch down the road. They h

www.arcticheatpumps.com/ I've been scoping out this company for some time, my boiler is currently in good shape but would love to switch down the road. They heat up water via HeatPumps to required temp during the day when outdoor temps are higher and electric is cheaper. Max water temp can change based off excepted nighttime temp.

mindslight 4y ago
The largest tank on their website is 120 gallons, so it seems that the storage isn't actually a significant part of their systems?
_spduchamp 4y ago
I recently converted our house from gas to heatpump for HVAC and water. We were considering Artic Heatpumps, but then when it came time to make a final decision, we were talked out of Artic by the contractor. They recommended Mitsubishi for HVAC, and Rheem for water, with the argument that these companies will be around for a long time for parts etc. We have all kinds of problems with the hot water heater, and managing the waste cold air from that unit and not having enough heat to pull in from that utility room. I have to figure out some ductwork to eventually deal with the problem. I really regret the choice, and wish I had gone with Artic with their integrated system for HVAC and water. It just makes so much more sense. There are definitely not enough installers trained on heatpumps, and many just treat them as drop-in replacements for gas fired equipment, because that's what they know. It is rare to find someone who looks at the whole picture and also deals with the heat loss mitigation.
- bombcar 4y ago
  These considerations are part of the reason I replaced gas with gas - I’ll move to heat pump when I build a house so I can be sure I have it designed for it. As it is a tankless water heater may be the easiest way to “fix” yours - or spend a big amount for a knowledgeable energy contractor.

mindslight 4y ago

The largest tank on their website is 120 gallons, so it seems that the storage isn't actually a significant part of their systems?

_spduchamp 4y ago

I recently converted our house from gas to heatpump for HVAC and water. We were considering Artic Heatpumps, but then when it came time to make a final decision, we were talked out of Artic by the contractor. They recommended Mitsubishi for HVAC, and Rheem for water, with the argument that these companies will be around for a long time for parts etc. We have all kinds of problems with the hot water heater, and managing the waste cold air from that unit and not having enough heat to pull in from that utility room. I have to figure out some ductwork to eventually deal with the problem. I really regret the choice, and wish I had gone with Artic with their integrated system for HVAC and water. It just makes so much more sense. There are definitely not enough installers trained on heatpumps, and many just treat them as drop-in replacements for gas fired equipment, because that's what they know. It is rare to find someone who looks at the whole picture and also deals with the heat loss mitigation.

bombcar 4y ago
These considerations are part of the reason I replaced gas with gas - I’ll move to heat pump when I build a house so I can be sure I have it designed for it. As it is a tankless water heater may be the easiest way to “fix” yours - or spend a big amount for a knowledgeable energy contractor.