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Linuo Ritter launches 24-32 kW propane heat pumps for commercial, large residential buildings
13+ hour, 14+ min ago (491+ words) China-based heating equipment manufacturer Linuo Ritter has launched a new series of air-to-water heat pumps for space heating, cooling and domestic hot water. The new monobloc range comprises three models with nominal heating capacities of 24 kW, 28 kW and 32 kW. According…...
Pennsylvania homeowner wants off oil, then learns mini-splits may sidestep a costly vent redo
19+ hour, 50+ min ago (447+ words) "Your ducts have only ever handled AC, so they may genuinely be undersized for that." A Pennsylvania homeowner trying to stop relying on costly oil heat repeatedly got the same response from HVAC contractors: Getting a heat pump would probably…...
A lukewarm water heater exposed the real bargain: a 12-year tank for under $1,000
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (380+ words) A failed water heater can quickly turn a routine home repair into a stressful, expensive shopping trip, and one Reddit homeowner's search for a replacement under $1,000 showed exactly why the cheapest-looking option isn't always the best deal. Once warranty terms,…...
New Hampshire homeowner went 2 winters without heating oil, now considers getting rid of radiators
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (584+ words) After spending two winters without buying heating oil, a New Hampshire homeowner started asking a question that more people may soon face as electric appliances continue to improve: Is it still worth keeping an old fossil-fuel backup system? The debate…...
Massachusetts resident chooses between heat pump and furnace, others say insulation is key
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (586+ words) Choosing a new heating and cooling system can feel like a gamble, especially in a state where winter performance matters. One Massachusetts homeowner turned to Reddit with a simple question: Should they install a heat pump or stick with a…...
Upper Midwest home's noisy water heater add-on isn't a well pump — it's a recirc pump
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (625+ words) A plug-in device mounted on a water heater prompted a question from a Reddit user who thought it could be tied to a home's well system. People in the comments said it was a hot water recirculation pump. The distinction…...
Massachusetts ups winter energy discounts for homes with heat pumps
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (697+ words) Winter savings are in store for more than 65,000 Massachusetts households as two electric utilities slash their rates for heat pump owners below last year's already discounted prices. Last winter, Massachusetts became the first state to require major utilities to offer…...
Trane releases vertical-stack heat pumps for multi-story buildings
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (249+ words) Trane said the ERV can reduce heating and cooling demand while improving indoor air quality. Energy-recovery ventilation transfers heat between outgoing conditioned air and incoming fresh air, reducing the load placed on the heat pump. The company has also introduced…...
Homeowner asks whether low-cost heat pump quote skips 'essential' install extras
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (585+ words) A low upfront HVAC installation quote may look attractive, but if it leaves out necessary work, the result could be surprise expenses, weaker performance, or less comfort down the road. Before committing to an HVAC installer, one U.K. homeowner turned to…...
Texas homeowner eyes dual-fuel heat pump, but pros say gas rates decide if it pays
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (600+ words) With two aging HVAC systems nearing the end of their lives, a homeowner in North Texas wanted to know which option is more likely to reduce utility costs: going all-in on a heat pump or keeping natural gas in the…...