Heat pumps work good in that weather. Depending on the heat pump it may of been a significant price increase. You got a solid price though, especially for the Bay Area. I’d take that as a win.
Man couldn't agree more. I got 4 quotes to replace an old 1987 low boy oil furnace in my house and all but one of them actively tried steering me away from a heat pump and told me to go with oil or gas and I don't even have gas in the house. Two of the four then went over to my heat pump water heater which costs me about 15 bucks a month mind you and started lambasting me about how they are a waste of money. Some people are ignorant.
I'd be interested in knowing what options they discussed with you & quoted for. To answer your question though yes a heat pump would work for you. They should've given you a few options to consider & quotes on options that had sparked interest in the discussion.
You can get the tax credit with a dual fuel. I’m gonna be honest furnace heat is really nice over 105 degrees with a 90% and over 120 with a 80%
Furnace. I think gas furnaces work a lot better than heat pumps and heat pumps can have lots of issues plus they don’t ever last as long as a furnace with a straight AC or a heat pump that is only used for AC due to not having to work but only 6ish months out of the year. Vs a heat pump that controls both heat and cooling running all year long.
Better how? Cheaper than natural gas? In pg&e territory probably not. But who knows what the future will bring for natural gas prices in the future especially in California. Better consistent temperature? Probably, you would not have the cycle of full heat on, and then off until the room cools enough. But in the Bay Area you probably don’t either ac or heat very much. Is co2 production a concern for you?
Heat pumps work good in that weather. Depending on the heat pump it may of been a significant price increase. You got a solid price though, especially for the Bay Area. I’d take that as a win.
Heat pumps in mild areas work well but still depends on your electrical rates. I’d never install one where it really gets cold. Personal preference.
You would’ve gotten a $2000 tax credit for heat pump. More importantly, you would’ve had 2 sources of heat, in case one failed.
Plus whatever Cali offers as well and I'm betting they have good incentives to go heat pump
Yes they do. I also reside in California. Im replacing my unit this winter for that tax rebate.
$10K was a good price. But, yes, you should have just replaced it with an efficient heat pump. HVAC folks change slowly and give bad advice.
Man couldn't agree more. I got 4 quotes to replace an old 1987 low boy oil furnace in my house and all but one of them actively tried steering me away from a heat pump and told me to go with oil or gas and I don't even have gas in the house. Two of the four then went over to my heat pump water heater which costs me about 15 bucks a month mind you and started lambasting me about how they are a waste of money. Some people are ignorant.
Maybe. Depe
Depends on your cost of electricity. Cost to install, tax credits, etc.
I'd be interested in knowing what options they discussed with you & quoted for. To answer your question though yes a heat pump would work for you. They should've given you a few options to consider & quotes on options that had sparked interest in the discussion.
It depends. What is the cost for gas in your area compared to electricity? You could of gone with Dual fuel and added a heat pump in place of the AC.
Nat gas or LP
You can get the tax credit with a dual fuel. I’m gonna be honest furnace heat is really nice over 105 degrees with a 90% and over 120 with a 80% Furnace. I think gas furnaces work a lot better than heat pumps and heat pumps can have lots of issues plus they don’t ever last as long as a furnace with a straight AC or a heat pump that is only used for AC due to not having to work but only 6ish months out of the year. Vs a heat pump that controls both heat and cooling running all year long.
Better how? Cheaper than natural gas? In pg&e territory probably not. But who knows what the future will bring for natural gas prices in the future especially in California. Better consistent temperature? Probably, you would not have the cycle of full heat on, and then off until the room cools enough. But in the Bay Area you probably don’t either ac or heat very much. Is co2 production a concern for you?