Heat pump backup / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

A home chimney needing sealing drafts heat loss from chimneys
Wood stove and biomass heat

Sealing your Chimney Could Save You Money on Energy Bills

...Backup Heat: Wood Stoves and Heat Pumps This temporary sealing method is the perfect strategy for homeowners who have upgraded to a high-efficiency heat pump but want to keep their wood stove or fireplace for emergency backup heat. In cold climates or areas prone to power outages, having a non-electric heat source prov...