Outdoor temperatures below 35 degrees Fahrenheit trigger sharp efficiency losses in your pump

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Heat pumps lose efficiency dramatically when outdoor temperatures fall below 35 degrees Fahrenheit, triggering an efficiency penalty that raises your monthly energy bills and accelerates wear on components