5 Cold Climate Heat Pump Myths That Refuse to Die
Heat pumps stopped being a mild climate technology years ago, but the myths persist. A building science look at what modern cold climate heat pumps actually do.
Sarah Chen 2 min read
Sarah Chen
Energy Efficiency Editor
Sarah is a building science specialist and former residential energy auditor who has crawled through more attics and crawl spaces than she cares to remember. She holds BPI Building Analyst certification and covers energy efficiency, heat pumps, incentive programs, and indoor air quality. Her focus is separating upgrades that actually pay back from the ones that just sound good in a sales pitch.
- BPI Building Analyst
- Residential energy auditor
- Heat pump specialist
Articles by Sarah Chen
The 4 Smart Thermostat Setup Mistakes That Erase Your Savings
A smart thermostat saves 8 to 12 percent when configured correctly and nothing when it is not. The four setup mistakes I find in almost every audit.
Sarah Chen 2 min read
Is Duct Cleaning Worth It? The Evidence Says Usually Not
Duct cleaning is a $500 service with weak evidence behind it. When it genuinely helps, when it is wasted money, and what fixes dusty air instead.
Sarah Chen 2 min read