Wow, I was not even aware this myth was a thing. I'm thoroughly confused. Here in northern Sweden, geothermal heat pumps are seen as pretty much the only viable option for houses that aren't connected to district heating. We get -25 degrees in winter here and it's simply a non-issue. Heat pumps are so dramatically cheaper and more efficient than any other option in cold climates that no one even considers installing electric radiators or oil/gas furnaces. The only other real option that people actually use is a wood or wood pellet furnace.
It feels like near enough every home owner I talk to either has or is planning to drill for a geothermal heat pump. Air-air heat pumps are popular too for secondary spaces like garages or if you're on a tight budget.
The top five countries in terms of heat pumps per capita all being in northern Europe* should tell you something about this myth:
It feels like near enough every home owner I talk to either has or is planning to drill for a geothermal heat pump. Air-air heat pumps are popular too for secondary spaces like garages or if you're on a tight budget.
The top five countries in terms of heat pumps per capita all being in northern Europe* should tell you something about this myth:
1. Norway
2. Finland
3. Sweden
4. Estonia
5. Denmark
* https://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/heat-pumps/top-countries