Is a heat pump worth the extra money for a rental?

[Joe S.]

So my question is has anyone found Heat pumps to be worth the extra expense. So when you are having a house that needs a new Ac/heating system it cost extra if it comes with a heat pump. Heat pumps can save you some money on electricity in the winter. Here in South Texas area there’s not a ton of winter time.
Would it help retain a tenant longer? Is it worth the extra money that the landlord has to pay for the up front investment? My ac guy said units with heat pumps break more, but I Can not confirm that personally. We have a heat pump in our personal residence and it hasn’t broken.

[Bruce Woodruff]

Originally posted by @Scott Mac:

Hi Joe,

A gas/lLP forced air furnace would be my first choice for a SFH (but always an electric water heater if given a choice).

If the Line 5 pipeline is closed as expected, LP and NG prices are expected to double quickly (info from my supplier). Of course electricity will rise also because it is powered by fossil fuel, but not as much.

Might want to rethink that..... :-)