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[quote=Anonymous]We have this situation -- regular gas furnace downstairs, heat pump upstairs. I won't lie to you -- when it gets super cold, the heat pump can't keep up and it switches to regular electric heat, which is very expensive. I would do all the insulating and energy planning you can for the addition. You will find that adjusting the downstairs can help the upstairs, since heat rises. Also pay attention to thermostat location -- ours is in the hall at the top of the stairs, so it registers the heat rising from downstairs and thinks it's warm enough, but meanwhile our bedrooms are cold. If I had it to do again, I would hire an energy consultant to help plan the addition.[/quote]
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