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		1123581321 on Jan 16, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Heat pumps of the 1800s are becoming the technolog... I'm curious about the disposition of the local HVAC companies and tradespeople there. Do you feel confident that you could get emergency service in cold weather? I like this technology a lot, but I live in an area where I can't get most companies to take my request for a quote seriously if it's not a standard central air, furnace or water heater. I had to DIY my Rheem heat pump water heater in 2021 because I couldn't get a quote from a plumber.

cbrozefsky on Jan 16, 2023 [–]

All the ones we know of are doing mini splits and heat pump hot water, and we had no problem getting quotes and even recommendations.

1123581321 on Jan 17, 2023 | [–]

That’s great to hear. I’ll be doing another search for quotes this year and am hoping for change.

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