How Long Do Heat Pumps Last, and What Cuts It Short
Ducted systems average 10 to 15 years and mini splits 15 to 20. Where your system lands is decided at installation more than by anything you do afterwards.
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Heat Pump Basics
How heat pumps actually work, in plain English. No jargon, no sales pitch.
Heat Pump Glossary: Every Term on Your Quote, Explained
Contractors use these terms assuming you already know them. Here is what each one measures, and which ones actually change what you pay.
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How Does a Heat Pump Work? A Homeowner’s Plain-English Guide
A heat pump does not make heat. It moves heat that already exists, which is exactly why it can deliver three or four units of warmth for every unit of electricity it drinks.
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Do Heat Pumps Work in Cold Weather? What Really Happens Below Freezing
The short answer is yes, and modern cold-climate units are rated to keep producing useful heat down to -13°F. The longer answer is about capacity, not failure.
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Heat Pump vs Furnace: Which Actually Costs Less to Run?
The comparison everyone gets wrong, because they compare efficiency percentages instead of comparing the price of a delivered BTU.
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What Is COP in a Heat Pump, and What Number Is Actually Good?
COP is the cleanest efficiency number in HVAC and the one manufacturers are least eager to put on the box. Here is how to read it.
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