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Edjacoby51 | Posted in Energy Efficiency and Durability on

Why can’t a air to air heat pump use the air from a basement instead of using the air from the exterior.

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    DCcontrarian | | #1

    Because the basement is connected to the house, any heat you pull out of the basement you're pulling out of the house.

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