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I'm also in Wisco. Can you give me an idea what your setup is?
Nice, these just became standard building code for new construction single family homes in Washington state. >

They basically have built in AC which this state is sorely lacking. >

That's funny that you phrase that that way. I've always thought of them as A/C that can run backwards and provide heat. >

Californian. They're ACs with a heater in my mind, too. >

Eastern WA.  Same.  A/C with benefits. >

I’m in Wisconsin and my cold weather heat pump cut my winter power bill in half. The oil industry can kiss my butt on both sides.