As heating and cooling expenses continue to climb, many homeowners are looking for more efficient heating and cooling solutions. One smart and economical option is to use a dual-fuel heat pump system. Also referred to as a hybrid heat pump, this system combines an electric heat pump with a gas-powered furnace — alternating between the two systems based on the outside temperature. In the summer months, your heat pump can even function as your air conditioner!
Using a dual-fuel heat pump system has several advantages. In this blog, the experts at Forster Heating will explore some of the top things homeowners love about this efficient heating and cooling setup.
1. Dual-Fuel Heat Pumps Use Less Energy to Heat Your Home
Dual-fuel heat pump systems are exceptionally cost effective to operate because they instantly alternate to the more efficient heating system — the heat pump or the furnace—based on the weather outside. When the weather is not quite as severe, the heat pump is the more energy-saving choice. When the weather is bitterly cold, your gas furnace may be the more effective way to keep your home safe and warm.
2. Reduce Your Monthly Energy Expenses with a Heat Pump-Furnace Combo
A gas furnace and heat pump combo can help you lower your energy bills compared to a furnace-only system. This is possible because of the difference in how heat pumps and furnaces work. Heat pumps don’t generate warmth; they transfer it using the contrast in the temperature in your home and the temperature outside. Gas furnaces create heat by burning fuel and heating air, which is then pushed throughout the house through your ductwork. Transferring heat uses significantly less electricity than creating it, so having the option to use the extremely energy-efficient heat pump is a cost-effective heating method.
3. A Dual-Fuel HVAC System Provides Steady, Even Comfort in Your Home
One thing many people enjoy about dual-fuel heating systems is consistently comfortable home heating. Because the system responds to changing weather, a dual-fuel heat pump system is extremely responsive and always uses the more suitable heat source for the weather. That helps avoid temperature swings in your home, especially during the major temperature swings that can occur at certain times of the year.
4. Dual-Fuel Heat Pump Systems Help You Go Green
Dual-fuel HVAC systems are more climate-friendly than gas furnaces on their own because of the extreme energy efficiency of heat pumps. Because they operate on electric power, heat pumps emit fewer greenhouse gas emissions than gas-powered furnaces. Being powered by electricity also allows heat pumps to make use of green energy, such as renewable sources like wind and solar.
5. Enjoy Heating and Cooling with a Heat Pump
Another advantage of a dual-fuel HVAC system is that the heat pump is also able to cool your home in hot conditions. The versatile design of heat pumps means you get the advantages of their eco-friendly performance year-round, not just in the winter!
Work with Forster Heating for Your Dual-Fuel Heat Pump System
Ready to dive deeper into the benefits of dual-fuel HVAC systems? The team at Forster Heating is here for you. We’ve helped families in and around Auburn experience the advantages of dual-fuel heat pump systems and would love to help show you what they could do in your home. Already have a heat pump? We can ensure you get the best performance out of your equipment with heat pump maintenance. And, if anything ever goes wrong, we’ll get your system back online with our heat pump repair services in Auburn.
Find out how cost saving your home can be. Schedule your free estimate for heat pump installation by calling 530-885-8081 today.
