Heat pump vs regular gas heat
I really don't much about this, so I am asking. What is the difference. I used my heat pump once, I have my air conditioning on the roof. I guess I am asking when do use one or the other?
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Several advantages to both.
Heat pumps have a low outdoor temp limit, Typically 32-40 degrees depending on the model, below that they either simply will refuse to work, or won't work well and in fact may suffer damage if you try. (I like the "will refuse" models better).
But if electricity is included in the site rental.. They work for "Free".
Propane is less expensive to heat with, and really does not mind if you are down to say 25 degrees.. Though BUTANE, which is sometimes sold as propane in the south,, Won't work much below freezing either (NOTE: Butane is less expensive so if someone fills your tank with it and calls it Propane.. yes, that is fraud).
Propane does complain down around -40 though. Your choice of C or F at that temp.
Heat pumps have a low outdoor temp limit, Typically 32-40 degrees depending on the model, below that they either simply will refuse to work, or won't work well and in fact may suffer damage if you try. (I like the "will refuse" models better).
But if electricity is included in the site rental.. They work for "Free".
Propane is less expensive to heat with, and really does not mind if you are down to say 25 degrees.. Though BUTANE, which is sometimes sold as propane in the south,, Won't work much below freezing either (NOTE: Butane is less expensive so if someone fills your tank with it and calls it Propane.. yes, that is fraud).
Propane does complain down around -40 though. Your choice of C or F at that temp.
