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PencillCat t1_jcw4ju2 wrote

I'd install the heat pump and keep the oil as a backup for a few years to test it. See how much you use it and how you like it.

I've considered doing the same (I hate how loud the boiler is). I use a pellet stove as my primary heat source in the living room, and it's kept my house warm enough that I only used 170gl in 10 months (includes hot water in the summer). I'd like to eventually add a a heat pump or two as backup, and eventually get rid of the boiler.

I'd advise not to do anything drastic that can't be undone easily or cheaply.

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Syrhen OP t1_jcw6l8b wrote

Unfortunately we're trying to finish the basement which is where everything is stationed. The layout works much better removing the oil tank, so doing it later means we have to use the "worse" floor plan. Otherwise I'd totally agree with your thoughts.

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PencillCat t1_jcw7won wrote

Gotcha. Sadly I can't really offer any more advice. Everyone I know who uses a heatpump only uses them as backups, and for single rooms. The price hike in electricity has had people wary to use them as a main heatsource too.

I can sympathize though. I'm working on (slowly) finishing my basement too, and more than once thought "if only that dang boiler wasn't in the middle of the room." haha

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Syrhen OP t1_jcw8ipk wrote

Right. The uncertainty in electric prices is one of my reasons for hesitation.

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