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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Heat pumps are fine but if you are used to gas heat and then move to heat pump, it will not feel as warm.

Gas heat feels warmer if that makes sense. Heat pump is not as intense heat. [/quote]
That's right. Heat pump heat is dry and drafty. It only feel warm if it goes to emergency/ electric heat, which uses more electricity. You need a whole house humidifyer, too. Other than that, it's fine.[/quote]

Umm this isn't true - heat pumps actually put out more humid air - it is one of the subtle benefits.[/quote]

No they don't, radiator heat does that heat pumps don't do that. [/quote]

Yes, neither heat pumps nor gas burning furnaces put out humid air.  Maybe heat pumps are ever so slightly more humid since combustion burns water vapor.  Both should be supplemented with a humidifier.  Gas burning furnaces can use a variety of bypass-style furnaces.  Heat pumps need a steam humidifier like the Aprilaire 800, which is sold under many different names.[/quote]

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