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Would a heat pump be a good idea for my home? How would it impact global warming?
A technical friend recently pointed out that last year, 4 million heat pumps were installed in the US, up from 1.7 million in 2012. I am relatively unfamiliar with the technology, but it does inspire a number of questions.
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- Would a heat pump be a good idea for my home?
- Would it use less energy than my current heating and AC?
- How would it impact my utility bills?
- How would it impact global warming?