Syrhen OP t1_jcw6l8b wrote on March 20, 2023 at 12:51 AM

Reply to comment by PencillCat in Heat pump for sole heat source? by Syrhen

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.

PencillCat t1_jcw7won wrote on March 20, 2023 at 1:01 AM

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

Syrhen OP t1_jcw8ipk wrote on March 20, 2023 at 1:06 AM

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