‘I save a lot of money’

As rising global temperatures lead to rising energy bills, many homeowners are looking for ways to reduce energy costs. Replace your current HVAC system with one heat pump energy could decrease use by 31%-47%as described in a report from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

The scoop

Traditional HVAC appliances, including radiators and AC units, use a lot of energy to generate heat and change the temperature of the air in your home.

A heat pumpHowever, heat is moved rather than generated – a much more energy efficient method of controlling temperature. Despite its name, one heat pump both heats and cools your home.

Energy.gov explains it this way: “During the cooling season heat pumps move heat from your home to the outside, and during the heating season they move heat from the cool outside air to your warm home.”

How it works

The initial cost for heat pumps can range from $4,000 to $8,000, but by looking for competitive prices and taking advantage of government rebates or tax breaks from the Inflation Reduction Actthis number can be greatly reduced.

The IRA offers up to $2,000 in tax credits to homeowners who install heat pumps and up to $8,000 in rebates to low-income households.

The long-term savings of a heat pump also helps offset the initial costs. If you take additional steps to weatherproof your home, just like installing better insulation, the savings increase over time.

Further upgrade your energy at home and one from your house smart houseUsing techniques such as smart thermostats and lighting can also help you reduce your energy consumption and save you even more money.

EnergySagean organization created to help homeowners find the best prices and reliable providers energy at home upgrades, has tons of free resources. Check out their website to visit the heat pump marketplace and find the best products for you.

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Using the HPM — and other resources such as Arcadia And WattBuy — can help you create a home energy upgrade plan that can help you make serious long-term savings and reduce pollution in your home.

What people say

There are many discussions about heat pumps on Reddit, and many people comment to share their positive experiences.

In one after in the r/Heat pumps subreddit, a user asked, “Anyone regret going (heat pump)?”

One Redditor responded: “Not at all, I’m going into third year. The primary heat was a type of wood ovennice to wake up every morning in a warm house.”

Another user responded: “I live in an area with cheap electricity, so I save a lot of money.”

In an additional Reddit postthis one in the r/NewJersey subreddit, a user asked: “Success stories with heat pumps?”

One Redditor shared: “I have a Fujitsu heat pump for a 700 square foot bonus room. … It’s amazing how quickly it cools and heats the room.”

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