Why Are Americans Obsessed with A/C Units?
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An overview of the history, market trends, and technology behind heat pumps and mini-splits in the US, concluding that heat pumps and mini-splits continue to outsell gas furnaces due to their efficiency, rebates, and ability to handle cold climates.
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Answers: Why are heat pumps and mini-splits becoming so popular in the US?
- heat pump sales trends
- mini-split heat pumps
- cold climate heat pumps
- HVAC technology history
- energy efficiency ratings
What it concludes
- Heat pumps have been outselling furnaces in the US for four years running.
- Federal tax credits, state rebates, and improvements in cold-climate heat pump technology have driven the growth of heat pumps and mini-splits.
- Mini-splits operate efficiently in cold climates down to -22 °F using variable-speed inverter compressors.
- The introduction of A2L refrigerants has forced industry-wide equipment turnover starting in 2025.
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