Heat Pump vs Gas Furnace 2026: True 5-Year Cost Comparison
Heat pumps are 2026’s hottest home upgrade in the US — installs grew 37% year over year, according to AHRI shipment data. The marketing message is loud: “save money, cut emissions, future-proof your home.” But anyone who has priced an installation knows the upfront number isn’t small. Does a heat pump actually beat a gas furnace over 5 years? The honest answer depends heavily on your climate zone, your electricity rate, and your incentive stack. Here is the math without spin. ...