Any recs for a great Heat Pump/exchanger ?
Our units are from the 80s and are about dead. It's time to upgrade to an electric heat pump/exchanger and I need some help. TIA
Think. Again.
(19,040 posts)I don't know about particular brands or models of heat pumps but below is a good place to start if you are hoping to use the new tax credits.
This IRS page gives info on which heat pumps qualify for up to $2000:
https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/energy-efficient-home-improvement-credit
And this website https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal_tax_credits/air_source_heat_pumps explains:
In general, all ducted heat pumps that have earned the ENERGY STAR label are eligible, as well as certified mini-split systems (non-ducted) with:
SEER2 > 16
EER2 > 12
HSPF2 > 9
Among the models that earn the ENERGY STAR Cold Climate designation, eligible systems are:
ducted with EER2 > 10
mini-splits with
SEER2 > 16
EER2 > 9
HSPF2 > 9.5
WhiteTara
(30,222 posts)and where to find more. It seems credits abound but I don't pay enough taxes to really benefit, sadly...both ways, for me and the country. Rebates are administered by the state and Ar don't believe in that thar climate change thingy.
Delarage
(2,355 posts)for a rental I own (my mom's old house). I kind of regret keeping the gas backup, but it should rarely be used. Also got a heat pump water heater for that house.
For my house, I have a wood stove that is good as a backup. I plan on getting a Bryant heat pump with a high HSPF (so it can heat even during the coldest winter in Delaware).
https://www.bryant.com/en/us/products/heat-pumps/284anv/
Although ductless mini-splits are the gold standard, I think. Can do it all with no heat loss from leaky ducts.
WhiteTara
(30,222 posts)Mini splits won't work in our house but our ducting is in great shape.