Electric Fireplace or AC/Heat pump
What would be the best way to go put in a Electric Fireplace or replace one of the AC's with a Heat pump combo?
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I've used my heat pump for last 3 days as temps are floating between low 40's to mid 50's. This is the prime operating range for heat pump as it won't run below 40 as others have stated. Best part of when you can use it is even heating through out the coach if ducted. I do have to say that this is the most I have been able to use in last 5 years due to current temp range.
Fireplace works best to just take the chill off the living area on cool mornings /evenings. Also supplements the furnace when real cold to reduce furnace cycle time and propane consumption. Downside is cold spots outside the direct living area.
Portable can be used anywhere you need them but I have found that the plugs heat up when used on high so I only use on low which is 900-1000 watts. I don't want to risk melted and shorted out wiring and possible fire. 1 portable used with fireplace heats rig very well with furnace only coming on occasionally.
Of course everyone's experience will vary depending on rig and level of insulation.
Specifically in your case I would just go portable due to cost of adding either unit.
If starting over in a different rig, I would look for heat pump and fireplace. Fireplace could be a deal breaker but heat pump would not due to limited ability to use.
Randu
Fireplace works best to just take the chill off the living area on cool mornings /evenings. Also supplements the furnace when real cold to reduce furnace cycle time and propane consumption. Downside is cold spots outside the direct living area.
Portable can be used anywhere you need them but I have found that the plugs heat up when used on high so I only use on low which is 900-1000 watts. I don't want to risk melted and shorted out wiring and possible fire. 1 portable used with fireplace heats rig very well with furnace only coming on occasionally.
Of course everyone's experience will vary depending on rig and level of insulation.
Specifically in your case I would just go portable due to cost of adding either unit.
If starting over in a different rig, I would look for heat pump and fireplace. Fireplace could be a deal breaker but heat pump would not due to limited ability to use.
Randu
