…thanks to an unprecedented flood of rebates and incentives from local, state and federal governments, they’ve never been this affordable…
How to buy a heat pump for your home – The Washington Post
This clear and concise article from the Washington Post (you should be able to view three articles for free without a subscription) lays out a logical process for planning a home heating switch to a heat pump.
- Assess your home’s present heating system condition and plan ahead for replacement
- Explore your home’s state of efficiency, looking at insulation, air sealing, as well as electrical capacity
- Look into potential system costs, paying attention to numerous available incentives, credits, traditional financing options
- Find a contractor and how to choose one
While this list may be easy for some to explore and achieve, many of us just aren’t all that comfortable looking at our home’s in these ways. Luckily, Alaska Heat Smart offers free advisory services to help you answer these questions and gain a better understanding of the interplay of your home and its heating systems. Every home is unique and there is no true one size fits all solution. While we at Heat Smart have learned that nearly every home can benefit from the addition of a heat pump, the specifics are important and ‘getting it right’ cannot be understated. Apply for a free home heat pump assessment to start your path to savings and carbon-free heating! And, check out our assistance programs that can help slash the cost of your switch to a heat pump!
But wait, there’s more!
Alaska Heat Smart has ‘made the news’ recently in three related stories about heat pumps and their ability to function in cold climates. You’ll be happy to know that yes, heat pumps really do move an abundance of heat when temps drop! Yesterday it was 12 degrees on my deck and my home was a toasty 70 degrees. And, I spent $3.40 yesterday to heat 1450 square feet over two stories.
https://www.wired.com/story/heat-pumps-alaska-oil-energy-prices/
https://cleantechnica.com/2023/02/21/heat-pump-mania-is-sweeping-the-world/