Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is one of the coldest and snowiest regions in the U.S. Keeping warm without breaking the bank can be a challenge. When Jennifer and her husband bought a new home, they knew the existing electric resistance baseboard heating wasn’t going to be economical.
After much research, she decided on a cold climate, ductless, air-source heat pump. Because she chose a model that works well in cold climates, even during the polar vortex in 2019 with temperatures outside of -26 degrees, Jennifer and her husband were comfortably warm, even with one of their outdoor units buried in snow. They only occasionally needed to use their wood-burning stove for some backup heat. The new heat pump provides economical heating and cooling in one of the coldest and snowiest regions in the country.
Home & Heating System Information
Location: Marquette, MI
Size: 2,200 square feet
Age of Home: 41 years
Original Heating System: Electric resistance
Heat Pump: Extended capacity ductless mini-split
Backup Heating Source: Wood stove