End of Year Report - 2024

Two big changes have come with positive surprises.

1. Induction stove. The LG stove has meant a few things. First of all, so much easier to clean than the old gas range. No more baked on food to scrape off. Then a huge reduction in smells...clearly the splashes onto hot surfaces that generated those baked on nasties were generating significant odours along the way. Note that research shows this to be a significant impact on indoor health.

2. Heat pump hot water heater. While water usage is low with mostly 2 or 3 adults in the house, even over the Christmas period (10 for dinner) plus overnight guest, the heat pump section provided all required hot water - the back up electrical element was never needed (you can pick a proogram that locks it out). While there is noise from the heater as the compressor/fan does its thing, its no louder than an older gas-fired tank. As for the 'does the basement get cold?' question, as of Jan 2025 it feels no colder than it did before (its an insulated though unfinished basement).