TURTLE wrote:
"Nick" wrote in message
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Hi,

I'm just about to bite the bullet and fit whole house A/C.
I already have gas powered water filled radiators but since the
cost
of a heat pump is only $250 more than straight A/C I was thinking
for
spring/Fall heating (in DC) it might be a good idea.
Never owned a heat pump but the sales guy claims they are just as
efficient at making cold as regular A/C.
Anyone wish to share the pros/cons?

Thanks

Nick..

This is turtle.

Now speaking about Heat Pump verses the straight A/C system as
cooling only.
There is no difference between the two as efficient ability. They are
rated in
SEER .

Now Heat Pump verses the gas type hot water circulation systems. Here
in
Louisiana NO way use the Hot water circulation for we don't have
winter. If you
live in the Northern states AWWWW it is hard to figure but you will
have to get
with the locals and see what is right for your area.

TURTLE

I live in the Philadelphia area.
When it gets much below 40 deg outside, I find the heat pump pretty
useless.

When it gets below 32 outside, the heat pump coils can ice up and the
defrost cycle pretty much negates any efficency savings the heat pump
may buy you.

It is pretty good to take the chill off the house when its 45 or so
outside. If thats worth $250 to you, then go for it.

Mark