Cold Facts of Heat Pumps
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Do not underestimate how long it can take a heat pump to bring a cool or cold house up to temperature. Many people who have heat pumps complain that they produce a cold or cool heat. That may seem like an oxymoron, but put your hand over a heat-pump register when it's working at its best, and you might agree.
Also keep in mind that if you really want to save on home heating, you have to take time to identify air leaks. Air infiltration is a significant source of heat loss. Caulk exterior cracks that allow cold air to enter your home. Think of your home as if it were a boat and the air were water. If you don't stop all air leaks, eventually heating bills might sink you, or at least require an ocean of cash to pay them.
