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Electrical_Ad_6208 t1_japo2fr wrote

I would definitely recommend not getting rid of them. Especially if they’re owned. Your heat pumps are great now but in the next five to ten years at least one will need a compressor or some other doodad and will be unusable for at least six to eight months. Where the propane my grandfather bought in 76 will still provide heat

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Maleficent_Rope_7844 t1_jaqmdvk wrote

I know labor is short and all, but how could it possibly take 6-8 months to get a heat pump serviced??

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HappilyhiketheHump t1_jaqxhhp wrote

Heat pumps are great.

However, manufacturers are still developing and fine tuning heat pumps for cold markets. This is not a mature product category yet.

As a result, parts are hard to come by as manufacturers make major changes from year to year in their product lines. Many lesser brand units will be functionally obsolete in less than 10 years as part support will not exist.

Only purchase heat pumps from big name manufacturers and use an established local company that plans to be in business when you need service and maintenance.

Good luck finding service for your heat pump if the installer is no longer in business.

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[deleted] t1_jaw02xa wrote

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HappilyhiketheHump t1_jaw6le4 wrote

Ummm, this isn’t Norway. 🇳🇴

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[deleted] t1_jawcllo wrote

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HappilyhiketheHump t1_jax7ra0 wrote

There are major differences in heating/cooling appliances made for and sold in the US and those used in the rest of the world. Additionally the size, type and construction of housing in the US does not make for an accurate comparison with Norway 🇳🇴

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