Derek Eder successfully switched his 100-year-old Oak Park home to an all-electric heating system, overcoming skepticism from several furnace installers. His choice of high-efficiency electric heat pumps, which perform well even in subzero temperatures, reflects a broader trend in regions like Chicago. As climate change concerns rise, and thanks to advancements in cold-weather technology, heat pump sales have surged significantly. Major players such as Mitsubishi Electric confirm sales growth over the past decade, indicating a strong shift in heating preferences, particularly in colder states.
Already popular in the South and parts of the Southwest, heat pumps are now making headway in Chicago and other subzero cities, thanks to better cold-weather technology developed in Europe and Asia.
The heating and cooling industry doesn't release state or regional sales data, but Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC U.S. reported that heat pump sales in the Chicago area have increased by double digits year over year for the past 10 years.
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