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As Heat Pumps Go Mainstream, a Big Question: Can They Handle Real Cold?
- getwiththeprog 4y agoMaybe just read the manufacturers recommended operating condition label?
- _yid9 4y agoThe system degrades to be a resistance heater as temperatures drop. Ground-source heat pumps are useful in environments where extreme cold is a risk. However, in the systems I’ve deployed, I learned first-hand why every business that depends on refrigeration units has their refrigeration tech on speed dial #1 on their phone… TL;DR: don’t fall for the current heat-pump propaganda.
- jaclaz 4y ago>TL;DR: don’t fall for the current heat-pump propaganda. Corollary: The 300% efficiency isn't.