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Xringer · 04-22-12, 09:51 PM

I just looked up Ironwood, Michigan (MI 49938) profile
and according to the "Average climate in Ironwood, Michigan" charts, I wouldn't want to live there!

Do you have enough yard space for a ground source heat pump?

If not, a good air source heat pump (Inverter Mini-split) will work pretty well
most of the time. Just not so well when it gets down to single digits.
That's when that gas will come in real handy.

You could some use solar PV for power during the day, but it's likely more expensive than the grid.
(Due to installation cost).

04-22-12, 09:51 PM	#5
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	I just looked up Ironwood, Michigan (MI 49938) profile and according to the "Average climate in Ironwood, Michigan" charts, I wouldn't want to live there! Do you have enough yard space for a ground source heat pump? If not, a good air source heat pump (Inverter Mini-split) will work pretty well most of the time. Just not so well when it gets down to single digits. That's when that gas will come in real handy. You could some use solar PV for power during the day, but it's likely more expensive than the grid. (Due to installation cost). __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..