Clay

Proud member of the BBN #TitanUp

[Milan Momcilovic @MilanMomcilovi5]

BBN!💙

[2026 Tennessee Titans Enthusiast @traviebird00]

Carnell you have to stop. Your Smoke Too Tough. Your Swag Too Different. Your Bitch Is Too Bad. They’ll Kill You.

[Andy Slye @slye]

Also the contractor you choose is just as important as the system.

I want to shout out @3dhvac for being the most upfront and willing to give me exactly what I wanted.

If you’re in the KY/IN/OH area, check them out because they are the real deal.

They’re certified Daikin Comfort Pro contractors, and they are experts at installing these heat pumps.

They didn’t even know I posted this so hopefully they’ll get some more happy customers from it.

[Andy Slye @slye]

Most HVAC contractors in America are trying to keep you in the 1990s.

I had $15,000 cash to spend on a cold-climate heat pump.

Nearly every contractor I contacted tried to talk me out of it or over-quote me an outrageous amount to deter me away.

One guy spent 20 minutes explaining why variable-speed heat pumps are a scam. Another literally said he wouldn’t put one in his own house.

Why? My guess:

1) They are ignorant of the latest technology

2) They don’t have the training to install/service the new systems

3) Their pockets get filled from big box old school HVAC manufacturers if they sell them

Unfortunately, a new HVAC for most homeowners is very urgent so these contractors use this time crunch to overcharge or upsell inferior systems.

Luckily, I bought a couple of $130 window AC units to hold me over for 2 weeks while I reached out to 15+ contractors.

I received quotes ranging from $10,000 to over $24,000. Only 2 of the quotes included a modern cold-climate heat pump.

After price matching and negotiations, I ultimately chose a Daikin Aurora Fit cold-climate inverter heat pump + 97% modulating gas furnace (true dual-fuel setup)

Total cost after rebates = $13,000

This system usually goes for around $20,000.

Here are the key takeaways I wish I had known before I started shopping:

1. Always demand a real Manual J load calculation. Don’t settle for a “rule of thumb” or register count. I had 3 different contractors give me 3 different sizes until one actually ran proper software.

2. True variable-speed inverter technology is worth it especially in a multi-level home. It runs longer at lower speeds, gives much better dehumidification, smoother temperatures, and is noticeably quieter.

3. Dual-fuel (heat pump + high-efficiency gas furnace) is often the smartest move in mixed climates (like my home in Louisville). The heat pump handles most of the year efficiently while the furnace only kicks in on the coldest days (if necessary)

4. Shop aggressively and negotiate hard. Buy yourself some time with some temporary/portable units. I got competing quotes and used them to drive the price down significantly.

5. Duct sealing, correct sizing/tonnage, and proper installation matter more than most people realize especially in older homes.

6. Have a detailed checklist to vet each contractor. An extremely helpful guide I had throughout the process was from @energysmartwv

So why did I insist on cold climate heat pump?

• Way better temperature balance upstairs (even without zoning)

• Excellent dehumidification in humid summers

• Significantly quieter operation

• I’m expecting to save $60/month on electricity

• Less reliance on gas and possibly eliminating the need altogether

Modern cold-climate heat pumps are no longer experimental. They’re one of the smartest upgrades most homeowners can make right now.

Do your homework to make sure you are getting the best system possible for your home. Don’t let old school contractors keep you in the past.

Have you installed (or considered) a heat pump in a cold or mixed climate? Were the contractors helpful or did they try to talk you out of it?

[Matt Jones @KySportsRadio]

In just the last 3 seasons, First Team All Americans have come from:

UAB
Morehead State
Iona
Ohio
East Carolina
Northern Colorado

But otherwise, great point 🙄🙄🙄

[Tennessee Titans @Titans]

Another week of work

[Clay @ctfitz3]

@theblockspot Saying this ab dudes who haven’t even played an NFL snap. We can look back in 2 years and see how many of these takes are right

[T.J. Walker @TJWalkerRadio]

Billy Richmond screams after a dunk but that's not a technical, but when Mo Dioubate blocks a shot and does the same thing it's a technical.

Really an unacceptable officiating performance.

[Clay @ctfitz3]

The refs in this UK vs ARK game are absolutely atrocious. Both sides are getting screwed

[Clay @ctfitz3]

@TitanDon91 He needs to go ahead and start helping Rueben Bain find an apartment in Nashville

[Stoney Keeley @StoneyKeeley]

The fact that the titans didn’t even request an interview with Sean McVay is disgusting

[MLFootball @MLFootball]

🚨🚨TRENDING🚨🚨

#Giants star running back Cam Skattebo reminds his teammates not to drink and drive during the off-season.

“If we go out andrink, we can't be driving”

“That's something that people get in trouble over in the offseason, something that we need to take seriously”

[Two Tone Talk @twotone_podcast]

Just wanna say that the Titans got Derrick Henry much closer to a Super Bowl than the Ravens have.

[Clay @ctfitz3]

Oweh is LAZY. I’ve never seen a player regress this much in one season. I think paying him to be our main guy is why this season will be a disappointment

[Pranav Sriraman @PranavSriraman]

Cam Ward would’ve been the 1.01 this year too

[Clay @ctfitz3]

@TicTacTitans Titans trade candidates showing out so far today!!!

[TicTacTitans @TicTacTitans]

Counterpoint: no it won’t

[2026 Tennessee Titans Enthusiast @traviebird00]

I have an idea for our new uniforms

[Tennessee Titans @Titans]

The way Cam threw his first touchdown was so tuff

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