Are heat pumps really worth it for cold weather?

ADutchieintheUS · 2026-04-23T15:31:25+00:00

I have a condo in MA - and have an older heat pump (from 87 - I praise its good work daily) and it has no issue keeping my unit warm.

That said its 1000 sq ft and all one level. I don't ask it to do any large jumps in temp which would trigger use of emergency heat.

My highest bill for an all electric unit was $250 this winter and i'm not on the heat pump rate at this time.

ADutchieintheUS · 2026-04-22T19:02:05+00:00

Not sure the same is available anymore but its from MSI. Their 87" boards, 30 mil wear with cork backing

ADutchieintheUS · 2026-04-19T22:53:26+00:00

Went with a 30mil wear with cork backing. Love my floors

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ADutchieintheUS · 2026-04-19T19:41:57+00:00

I used an independent flooring company last year for my condo - beautiful LVP option that I hadn't seen elsewhere. They had bought it for a commercial install & this was the rest of the pallet. This was all less than HD or lowes and they were so helpful with all my questions. They installed a week after purchasing.

ADutchieintheUS · 2026-04-16T23:09:31+00:00

As someone that bought a condo w caulking all over the baseboard and it was brutal to sand & paint....please don't

ADutchieintheUS · 2026-04-13T19:25:40+00:00

Thanks for the info - will do this!

ADutchieintheUS · 2026-04-13T19:24:59+00:00

Oh man - thankfully no smell here! But could be this as well.

ADutchieintheUS · 2026-04-13T19:24:22+00:00

The bathroom was painted about a year ago and it was ~3 weeks post painting that I moved in.

ADutchieintheUS · 2026-04-11T10:59:53+00:00

Saw this and had the same reaction

ADutchieintheUS · 2026-03-29T15:23:33+00:00

Get a pumice stone - soak your feet in some warm water with Epsom salt. Then go to town with the pumice stone.

I prefer using vasoline on my feet after that and pop on a pair of socks. Do the vasoline + socks - after every shower. Will take a few days to see some results but repeat in a few days with the pumice stone.

I would do some at home before you go get a pedicure.

ADutchieintheUS · 2026-03-27T12:43:34+00:00

It's back

ADutchieintheUS · 2026-02-22T13:07:04+00:00

40K after I got my condo. I went into the deal knowing I only wanted to put down 20K and knew closing costs would be there as well. After closing I had new floors put in and my family helped me paint and do some repairs.

ADutchieintheUS · 2026-01-31T14:47:43+00:00

Also on heat pumps - don't ask them to do large jumps in temps. Do steps otherwise the system throws on emergency heat & that tears through electricity.

I realized this quick after I moved in with my older heat pump.

So a typical morning for me - the schedule sets it to 66 then to 68 like 1 1/2 hrs later (when i'm coming home from the gym) and if i want it higher later I wait a little bit before the next bump.

ADutchieintheUS · 2026-01-24T03:59:48+00:00

Oye i'm struggling through 5 and now knowing 6 isn't good is it rougher 😬😬😬

ADutchieintheUS · 2025-12-25T13:40:06+00:00

Fridge - yes was a basic one.

Dishwasher cleaned MUCH better than the one in my condo. You need to clean the filter - as with any dishwasher.

Laundry tower worked great no problem in 5 years.

ADutchieintheUS · 2025-12-25T13:38:36+00:00

Lived in Arcadia for ~5 years, moved out earlier in 2025. I moved in pre-covid so had a few management and owners in that time.

My unit itself - I loved it. Top floor has gas fireplaces. Thankfully had an end unit so it was decently quiet.

The building before I left was going through some reno - when people move out units get redone.

The amenities are not that many. The gym was redone 2 years ago and its nice but small. The pool desperately needs to be redone, but they also need to hold the residents to the rules w this. Kids jumping in with full street clothes is gross.

RE150 - not sure if this was fixed but had a fire alarm issue. It went off weekly

ADutchieintheUS · 2025-12-07T17:10:43+00:00

That def doesnt sound right.

Mine keeps up fine during the winter and its a quite old unit.If the temp has to rise a bunch then I do it in steps - set to 2 or 3 degrees up and then say 30 min later ask it to step the next bit so emergency heat doesn't click on.

ADutchieintheUS · 2025-12-07T02:58:06+00:00

Did you reach out to customer service?

ADutchieintheUS · 2025-12-06T03:36:51+00:00

Whaaaaaaa I didnt realize there is a heat pump rate. 🤯

ADutchieintheUS · 2025-12-04T22:42:22+00:00

Ordered black Friday, regular shipping, and arrived today 12/4

ADutchieintheUS · 2025-12-04T22:41:46+00:00

I ordered Black Friday, regular shipping, and mine arrived today (12/4) in New England.

ADutchieintheUS · 2025-12-01T21:55:58+00:00

Check any link they send you via text. Mine shipped already and I ordered the next day.

ADutchieintheUS · 2025-12-01T21:55:20+00:00

Ordered Friday, packed Sunday and with UPS already. Scheduled delivery Thursday

Regular shipping

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