How many HN readers are going to read this and think why not give it a try myself? Is this really a deposit collector campaign or more of a competitor generator.
I did but then saw what it cost — from the comments and not the website.
I really want to get a heat pump for the “free” AC, lived in Phoenix too long I guess. The problem is (aside from not making Silicon Valley wages) justifying spending those prices on a house I got for $15k.
Well, and I’ve seen too many SV startups do a very bad job looking outside the bubble they live in and go away as soon as products end up in the hands of real people.
You are targeted away from INDIA etc. markets that are mainly cooling. But I support your wanting to improve the thermostat for variable speed and also provide design room for the buyer into higher efficiency by oversizing and controlling accordingly.
What bothers me is your premise that outdoor air can address indoor pollution. You need to offer other filter case options and be drop in for new or existing construction leasing it to incent cost engineering pollution elimination in the lived in envelope.
Also you should offer body climate control not just "air". One company takes this seriously, for uncontrolled worker neck contact, and only leases! Fujitsu does not even lease in Most english speaking or even European etc. Handful of countries.