Originally Posted by
phrantic09
We have a NG heat pump and fireplace. These houses were all built at a time when electric heat was far cheaper than gas so no ductwork etc. The heat pump heats the whole house easily.
How much does the resistance furnace have to run in the winter, though? Our heat pump system struggled in anything below freezing and blew air at a truly aversive temperature until the resistance heat went on and redlined the meter. The wood stove was a blessing and also got us through a week-long power outage in the winter of 1995. Winter temps must be a good 10º higher down here too.