Heat Pumps vs. Gas Boilers: The Battle for a Greener Tomorrow
Gas and oil boilers revolutionized home comfort in the 20th century.
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Air-source heat pumps are emerging as the top alternative to boilers.
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Replacing a gas boiler with a heat pump isn't straightforward due to size and insulation requirements.
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Heat pumps operate by moving heat, making them incredibly efficient.
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Many heat pumps use HFCs, strong greenhouse gases.
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Heat pumps outsold gas furnaces in the U.S. last year.
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"Heat pumps are very similar to air conditioners," explains Teresa Pistochini from UC Davis.
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These chemicals lead to potential ecological harm.
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