Surfing the Straight of Juan de FucaSubmitted by bdevel t3_1239f5f in Washington
bdevel
bdevel t1_ivan6h7 wrote
Reply to comment by Rocketgirl8097 in New dwellings in Washington state must be warmed by heat pumps, rather than furnaces, beginning in July, state board rules Friday by BarnabyWoods
It's cheaper to install a heat pump and operate a heat pump. The installation of a furnace plus A/C is twice the work. A friend bought a new DR Horton house which only had a gas furnace. They spent $8,000 to add AC. They keep the thermostat at 68 degrees and still pay $300 for gas in the winter. So stupid to use install a furnace which you'll have to rip out later.
bdevel t1_ivam6lt wrote
Reply to comment by Prototype_es in New dwellings in Washington state must be warmed by heat pumps, rather than furnaces, beginning in July, state board rules Friday by BarnabyWoods
Modern heat pumps work to -30F degrees. They are plenty efficient at +20F. Especially in Washington, it's very unlikely you'll need supplemental heat.
bdevel t1_ivantt7 wrote
Reply to comment by NumerousAbility2332 in New dwellings in Washington state must be warmed by heat pumps, rather than furnaces, beginning in July, state board rules Friday by BarnabyWoods
Even cooking with gas is outdated. Modern induction cooktops heat much faster, are responsive to temp changes. They only heat the pot instead of the air around it. Gas can light cooking oil so it is a fire hazard. Also, burning gas in your house releases toxic emissions. You wouldn't run your car in your house.