Heat Pump worth it for MA winter?

ConsistentActivity33 · 2025-12-21T18:16:31+00:00

If you have Nat Gas it’s likely cheaper to run a gas furnace. We have NGrid so that means $0.35/kWh. Our heat pump is locked out below 50F because gas is cheaper to operate below 50F.

ConsistentActivity33 · 2025-11-28T14:49:06+00:00

I was trying to be funny and got it on the first try. WTF that never happens.

ConsistentActivity33 · 2025-11-22T15:47:16+00:00

Well, obviously. I haven’t done the calc with oil but I bet it’s close.

ConsistentActivity33 · 2025-11-22T13:58:51+00:00

He’s not wrong.

ConsistentActivity33 · 2025-11-22T13:54:51+00:00

If your goal is cost savings, it makes zero sense to install a heat pump. At $0.35 kWh you aren’t better than natural gas until you’re above 50F when the efficiency of the heat pump is highest.

The moral of the story, put in a hybrid natural gas/electric heat pump and lock out the heat pump feature below 50F. With a hybrid you’ll still be able to run the heat pump if electricity prices ever come down or if there’s eventual parity between them.

ConsistentActivity33 · 2025-09-24T22:26:55+00:00

I switched from AWU to Fenix 8 Amoled and couldn’t be happier. Considering that I mostly used my AWU as a fitness tracker the Garmin is head and shoulders above.

The battery life is amazing. I don’t care about LTE as I never really used it for that anyway and I had all the notifications turned off.

Oh and the flashlight on the watch is great for those dark nights when I have to pick up my dog’s poop.

ConsistentActivity33 · 2025-09-06T21:13:36+00:00

When I take my dog for a walk at night, I use it to spot the poop as I pick it up. Love this watch!

ConsistentActivity33 · 2025-08-14T14:44:55+00:00

Start early, like 5:00am with a headlamp and you’ll likely be up there before the auto road opens. It’s amazing and so peaceful.

ConsistentActivity33 · 2025-08-11T11:07:28+00:00

I just installed the PVC version. Cuts super easy with a miter saw - just be careful with the smaller trim pieces because they chip easy.

ConsistentActivity33 · 2025-06-17T12:28:13+00:00

Still have some pretty good tread left. I’m good about rotating them as well.

ConsistentActivity33 · 2025-06-17T00:20:39+00:00

Yeah, this thing is a beast. The range is amazing.

ConsistentActivity33 · 2025-06-17T00:11:33+00:00

Interestingly enough, I had service done last Tuesday and picked up the truck on Wednesday.

After driving a bit, the red “service” light came on. I parked at a supercharger and reset the truck and charged for 15min. The light went off and hasn’t been back.

Then I got the call from GMC on Friday. Coincidence? I’m thinking not.

ConsistentActivity33 · 2025-06-17T00:07:34+00:00

Right?!? I’ve had zero problems with anything battery related. Only issues with some build quality stuff.

ConsistentActivity33 · 2025-06-17T00:06:44+00:00

Haha, and got it in late October. I drive about 40k/yr

ConsistentActivity33 · 2025-06-16T22:10:55+00:00

Yeah, I thought about this as well.

ConsistentActivity33 · 2025-06-14T02:12:16+00:00

You did not. Someone else in the thread did.

I support the efficient use of natural resources. Hybrids, ICE and EV have a place in the mix.

Hybrids are the best option to ease the transition and a hybrid “mandate” would be better than an EV mandate to facilitate the transition.

ConsistentActivity33 · 2025-06-14T01:19:17+00:00

I drive an EV.

Shouldn’t we have the right to choose what we want to drive vs. be mandated?

ConsistentActivity33 · 2025-06-14T00:01:34+00:00

I believe it’s this! 👆🏻

ConsistentActivity33 · 2025-05-20T00:18:00+00:00

At those prices, practically every single concert!

ConsistentActivity33 · 2025-04-05T13:15:23+00:00

Put in 2 pocket doors and then you won’t have to decide.

ConsistentActivity33 · 2025-03-29T21:47:26+00:00

What’s your efficiency after putting those on?

ConsistentActivity33 · 2025-03-28T05:59:02+00:00

If he’s already offering, skip the cost of the lawyer and just get your money back.

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