[Paul T]

Originally Posted by jyl

Have we discussed heat pumps for houses?

How well they work in colder climes, what subsidies are available, their use for cooling as well as heating, different form factors, types and brands, other pros, cons, and considerations?

I did use the search tool but didn’t find much discussion.

I'm not an expert, but I don't believe they work well in colder climates at all, esp. below freezing. Most are paired with electric heat backups for when it gets too cold. I almost never see them in the NE, outside of a utility building that doesn't get year round usage.