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Hi,

I'm currently running an older (17yrs) Water Furnace water sourced heat
pump off a deep well. This is heating a 3000sqft property in a colder
climate (Ottawa).

I just had it serviced and the tech (he originally installed this unit)
is suggesting that 15-18yrs is a typical life expectancy of this type
of unit so I'm trying to prepare myself for when it eventually fails.

He's suggesting that this type of heat pump is still the best option
and will offer a long term cost saving but at an upfront cost of appx
CAN$12,000 (OUCH!!!) for a new Carrier unit. Is this price too high?

So, what's the current wisdom, go with another heat pump or switch to
high efficiency gas?

Get at LEAST 2 other quotes and go from there.....