The Heat Pump Podcast
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#57 An Outsider's Unsparing Look at Heat Pump Pricing — with Kit Wu and Hannan Rhodes

The Heat Pump Podcast
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🎓Join Eric Fitz's latest training: How to Design a Heat Pump System That Will Not Come Back to Haunt You

  • Eric has given this training a few times now, and it's been a huge hit. Our friends at Mitsubishi are hosting a webinar for it — open to anyone.

What he'll cover:

  • → Key Manual J assumptions and how to verify them in the home quickly 
  • → How to apply advanced Manual S procedures the right way for variable speed systems 
  • → When to use strip heat, dual fuel, or no supplemental at all — and how that relates to duct capacity 
  • → Hidden operating cost traps in different regions and how to avoid them 
  • → How targeted envelope improvements can reduce HVAC headaches and what to prioritize first 
  • → Real-world case studies showing how high-performance heat pump design can be simple, scalable, and profitable
  • June 18th | 2:00 PM Eastern 
  • Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6ec444f2-e2ec-4a23-8777-5ed05506a7b4@ebe4b5fd-e854-4d4b-a3e3-e9981654a6d4 

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Kit Wu and Hannan Rhodes came from outside the HVAC industry, gathered dozens of real heat pump quotes for the same house, and published the results. In this episode, they break down where installation dollars actually go, what PE consolidation means for homeowners shopping for quotes, and why the best contractors are often the worst at communicating their value.


Expect to Learn:

  • How Manatee Energy is using technology to streamline HVAC installations
  • The role of Laminar Collective in researching heat pump pricing and installations
  • How transparency in pricing can benefit homeowners and contractors
  • Insights into the challenges and innovations in the HVAC industry
  • The importance of system design and efficiency in heat pump installations


Timestamps:

[00:00] – Episode Teaser

[03:02] – Introduction to Laminar Collective and Manatee Energy

[04:44] – The Story Behind Laminar Collective and Manatee Energy

[07:46] – Insights from Heat Pump Pricing Research

[13:28] – Reddit Reactions, Contractor Pushback & Homeowner Transparency

[18:11] – Transparency Matters More Than Low Prices

[31:34] – Why They Started Manatee Energy

[33:17] – Overcoming the Challenges of Heat Pump Installations

[37:04] – The Future of HVAC: Remote Diagnostics & Smarter Systems

[40:22] – What’s Next for Laminar Collective & Manatee Energy 


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