The short answer? Yes. However, the belief that heat pumps can’t work in low temperatures is a common misconception. When it comes to heating our homes, many of us still assume that heat pumps are ineffective in cold climates. For example, a recent Bosch survey shows that heat pump ownership rates are 6 to 7 times lower in colder regions of the U.S. like New England and the Upper Midwest, than in the Southeast, where heat pumps are more widespread.
Decades ago, this assumption was true. The heat pumps of the 1970’s would not have cut it in a New England winter. Luckily, recent significant technological advancements have paved the way for the cold climate heat pump—a system that you can count on for comfort year-round, even when the temperature drops below zero.