Heat pumps work more efficiently than furnaces, but they don’t actually produce heat. Instead, they transfer heat from outdoors to indoors via a refrigeration system similar to that in an air conditioner or refrigerator.
A heat pump draws about 3,000 watts of electrical power compared to 10,000 watts or more for an electric furnace, which is why the federal government provides subsidies for new heat pump installations.
However, heat pump performance suffers in cold weather, when there isn’t as much warmth in the surrounding air. Read More...
Home Skills Painting
Updated: May 30, 2023 How to tell if it's still good
Family Handyman Latex paint left out in the cold doesn't always have to be thrown away. Before you give up on it, open the can and check the condition. Here's what to look for.
By the DIY experts of The Family Handyman Magazine
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Do you have a home security system? If not, why not? Have you heard they’re expensive, or a pain to set up? Maybe your friend has one he’s constantly fiddling with on his phone, and you don’t want anything to do with all that. Or perhaps you’re worried about your privacy.
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