Reliability / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Do you need a backup heat source with central heat pumps in a power outage?
Heating and cooling

Do heat pumps need a backup heat source?

...reliability of the heat pump, the climate in which the home is located, and the availability of alternative sources of heating in case of a power outage. It is important to consider the efficiency and reliability of the heat pump itself. Heat pumps are generally very efficient, with some models achieving annual heating...