10/15/2026
Heat pumps do not generate heat. They move it from outside air into your home, which takes far less electricity than creating heat from scratch.
That is why homes switching from electric baseboard or an electric furnace often see the biggest drop in monthly cost. Your result depends on your current system, your insulation, and how well the new system is sized and installed.
Energy Works provides home specific assessments across Edmonds, Shoreline and greater Seattle. Contact us to find out what makes sense for your house.
Heat pumps cost less to run than electric resistance heat, but how much less depends on your home. Here is what actually drives the savings, and what one Edmonds couple saw on their winter bill. Serving Edmonds, Shoreline and greater Seattle.