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I replaced both of my heat and AC units in my house in 2020. I was going to go heat-pump with Natural Gas backup. This makes sense if the air outside isn't too cold. But the cost ended up being too much (extra $5000, which I'd never save in energy cost).
I went with a 2-speed system and condensing natural gas heat. It has 2 speeds for the condenser and 5 air speeds. It runs mostly on the low-speed mode (more efficient) and then only kicks up for hot days. The low air speed is useful for dehumidifying in the summer. Less humidity and it feels cooler.
Heating with Natural gas is cheaper. With the price of gas here and the few days a year we need heating (running AC in February! It is 83F on Feb 6th), the cost of the heat pump for the few days it would save money, didn't make sense.
System is 17 SEER and a mid-tier company
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The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the engineer adjusts the sails.- William Arthur Ward (1921-1994)
Red-beard for President, 2020
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