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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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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Man they pitchfork mob came out in full force for this one. I also live in the south and during the freeze of 2021 it was a struggle for it to deal with those low temps.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Oh Jesus. I’m sorry on so many levels. Unless you’re gung ho Texan. Then I don’t know what to say except enjoy watering your foundation.