Yes, the disadvantage od air heat pumps is that below 40º F, they are not efficient.. Our new int flips to NG if below 40ºF, so out night time runs are all on NG as we dip close to the 20a... 50s, 60s daytime next week, but we leave the system set at 68ºF. Until we leave for Carson City for the weekend..
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Dry over Donner, should be fine tomorrow, but nippy...
Granddaughter texted us at 7 AM our time, from West Virginia, they were down to 3ºF, snuggling to stay warm, but a wood fire, propane backup I think.. Went out later to check the creek, her shoelaces froze, she said... They are there as her biodad is letting them stay in his rental, rent free for a year, but this may be the straw that breaks it, maybe look elsewhere, warmer... They were living in Monterey, pretty mild, but want to buy their own place, trying to save up a chunk but... Of course we'd rather they get bak to NorCal somewhere, but, we'll see, their choice, but I'm sure us grandparents would help of they proposed a plan, but new hubby has a stubborn streak, so, just let it play out.
Merry Christmas!
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