Oxford study proves heat pumps triumph over fossil fuels in the cold::Published Monday in the scientific journal Joule, the research found that heat pumps are two to three times more efficient than their oil and gas counterparts, specifically in temperatures ranging from 10 C to -20 C.

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[–] 2 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

That's precisely the freeze that led me to experience the inability of my Senville mini-split heat pump to keep up. So glad I had a wood stove. Even then, my shower drain trap froze solid. I was living in an "insulated" yurt at the time - good floor insulation, and somewhat okay wall/ceiling insualtion.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    My attic insulation needs work. I swear I’m gonna get that sorted this year now that the heat has (hopefully) calmed down.

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  • [–] 0 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    We probably live in the same neighborhood or something. NC here.

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