I have recently learned that heat pumps are getting better at taking care of heating when the temperatures drop very low.
For a long time I thought I wasn’t allowed to get a heat pump.
I read online that they can’t provide heating in temperatures under forty degrees. In Fort Worth, TX the night time temperatures get down to the 30s during December and January. It isn’t unheard of for it to happen in February too. So I figured that a heat pump just couldn’t handle the brutal parts of my area. Well I did some more research recently and found that modern innovations have changed this. There are high efficiency heat pumps that now can handle -20 degree weather. You have to make sure to get the newer, more efficient model. A standard heat pump is still around forty degrees. You need to hunt around and pay extra to get a better one. I think it is worth it though. In Fort Worth, TX I would rely on the cooling function most of the time. When it gets cold though, I still want to experience highly efficient settings. So I think spending a little more to save throughout the whole year is a smart move. A heat pump is ductless too. That allows for flexible installation, space savings, and the ability to have HVAC zone control. Additionally a heat pump requires little maintenance and is very silent in operation. I want to immediately start saving and live with peace of mind that my machine can handle the cold Fort Worth, TX winter.