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Question about switching to a heat pump water heater

I installed one in my Portland home expecting lower bills, but my winter electric use spiked. Some say it's the cold basement air, others blame my old wiring. Anyone have a fix?
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derek_dixon78
Had the same issue with my unit in a chilly garage. Lowering the thermostat setting on the backup electric element made a huge difference for my bills. That simple tweak let the heat pump do most of the work again.
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joseph_hart
Check the backup electric element settings.
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