Air to Air Heat Pump Vs. Coal Stoker?
Posted: Sat. Aug. 09, 2008 5:48 pm
I have been reading the boards for several months but haven't registered until today. I have a question about comparing an air to air heat pump to a coal stoker. I'm having trouble comparing them because my electric bills show total electric usage not just for heating. Does anyone have an ideas on comparing the two?
I currently have a 5 year old 4 ton heat pump. My house is 3200 square feet. I'm located in Northeast PA, so coal is very convenient. I grew up with a handfired coal furnace then we had a stoker for rice coal. I'm familiar with coal heat, I'm just trying to determine if I'm making a good decision.
I'd like the coal furnace to be big enough to heat my DHW and hot tub. Thank you for any info and let me know if I need to give you more information.
Keystone
I currently have a 5 year old 4 ton heat pump. My house is 3200 square feet. I'm located in Northeast PA, so coal is very convenient. I grew up with a handfired coal furnace then we had a stoker for rice coal. I'm familiar with coal heat, I'm just trying to determine if I'm making a good decision.
I'd like the coal furnace to be big enough to heat my DHW and hot tub. Thank you for any info and let me know if I need to give you more information.
Keystone