...t choice. Set it and forget it. Heat pumps are different from furnaces and boilers. Turning a heat pump down when you’re away or asleep may actually use more energy than leaving it on. It’s best to set it at a comfortable temperature and forget it. Set for...
...that is warmer than what people in the room are experiencing. In contrast, boilers and furnaces typically have thermostats that are located nearer to the floor and measure air temperature that is closer to what the occupants feel. We recommend finding the temperature on your heat pump thermostat...
...things to consider during installation: Ease of expansion — Unlike central boilers/furnaces, it’s easy to add heat pumps if your initial installation leaves you with underheated rooms. There’s little to no financial penalty for installing units over time. Condensate drain line — When heat pumps are air conditioning...
..., ductless heat pumps, and certain heating systems (geothermal and biomass boilers and furnaces). The Low-Income Initiatives include mail-in rebates (e.g., weatherization and ductless heat pumps), direct install (e.g., heat pump water heaters), and direct mail initiatives promoting energy-saving Do-It-Yourself (DIY) kits (e.g., LEDs, aerators, and showerheads). Notice...
...o-it-yourself heating and weatherization tips that may help: Heating Clean boilers and furnaces. Make sure your boiler or furnace is cleaned and serviced annually by qualified personnel for optimum efficiency. Cleaning makes the heating system safer and much more efficient, and helps it last longer. Use only the...
