Rick Bressler is a mobile homeowner living in Tompkins County who was able to have a heat pump installed through Sustainable Finger Lakes’ Mobile Home Pilot Project. Prior to the heat pump installation, Rick was using a propane furnace that was over 25 years old. With the propane furnace, he experienced inconsistent temperatures in his home.
Rick also has a wood stove, which he kept after the heat pump installation. Though he enjoys having the wood stove, he is glad to have the heat pump as a backup if the wood stove ever breaks or carrying the wood becomes too difficult for him.
On top of getting a heat pump installed, Rick also got new insulation. “I noticed that it made a big difference with the heat during the winter.” Rick is now experiencing warmer home temperatures during the cold winter months, for which he’s grateful.
Since his heat pump installation, Rick has also seen a significant improvement in home cooling. With the heat pump’s combination of heating and cooling, he can stay comfortable year-round. He also appreciates how quiet the heat pump is.
Thanks to Halco and Sustainable Finger Lakes, Rick is able to live more comfortably and reduce his carbon footprint. Rick’s energy upgrade keeps 186 tons of CO2 out of the atmosphere!
