# New England/Quebec: where should cold‑climate heat pumps be placed to fight frosting and wind?

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New England/Quebec: where should cold‑climate heat pumps be placed to fight frosting and wind?

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Put them where snow won’t bury them, coil facing away from the wind. Keep them a foot off the ground, so ice can fall clear. Give them space for air and melting. A south or east spot with some cover is best, cutting wind and warming them up fast.