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so why do they have to cost 4-5x what it costs to get an Aircon installed?
I posted this elsewhere in this thread, but here seems good too:
Obligatory Technology Connections ( @[email protected]): Old HVAC industry practices are holding us back and costing us money. But we can fix it.
TL;DW (but you really should, it's a great video): "Recommended" heat pumps are often oversized and overpriced compared to what is actually needed, and homeowners need to be aware of this.
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Lobbying, probably.