A mechanical engineer and former California HVAC contractor hopped on Reddit to answer questions about heat pumps. The expert posted to the r/heatpumps subreddit, saying, "Ask me your heat pump ...

Electric heat pumps are around three times more efficient than gas appliances, and Sudhakar’s clients typically use less energy overall after making the switch. But they also use more electricity.

The heat pump also uses a line start permanent magnet (LSPM) electric motor, which ensures a significant 6% increase in efficiency and combines the benefits of both induction and permanent magnet ...