As heating and cooling expenses continue to climb, many homeowners are seeking out more cost-effective heating and cooling solutions. One flexible and cost-effective way is to use a dual-fuel heat pump system. Also called a hybrid heat pump, this system pairs an electric heat pump with a gas-powered furnace — alternating between the two systems based on the outside temperature. When it's hot outside, your heat pump can even cool your home!
Using a dual-fuel heat pump system has several benefits. In this blog, the experts at Beach & Sons Mechanical, Inc. will break down some of the top things homeowners love about this energy-smart HVAC system.
1. Dual-Fuel Heat Pumps Are Energy Efficient
Dual-fuel heat pump systems are highly efficient because they seamlessly transition to the more efficient heating system — the heat pump or the furnace—based on the outside temperature. When the weather is more moderate, the heat pump is the more efficient system. When the weather is bitterly cold, your gas furnace may be the more effective way to keep your home comfortable and protected.
2. A Heat Pump-Furnace Combo Helps Lower Your Monthly Energy Bills
A gas furnace and heat pump combo can help you lower your energy bills compared to a traditional furnace setup. This is possible because of the ways heat pumps and furnaces work. Heat pumps don’t create heat; they move existing heat using the contrast in the temperature inside your home and the outdoor temperature. Gas furnaces generate heat through fuel combustion and use that heat to warm air, which is then circulated around your home. Transferring heat uses far less power than creating it, so having the option to use the extremely energy-efficient heat pump is a budget-friendly heating option.
3. A Dual-Fuel HVAC System Keeps Your Home Consistently Comfortable
Another advantage of dual-fuel heating setups is consistent home heating. Because the system responds to changing weather, a dual-fuel heat pump system is extremely responsive and always uses the more appropriate heating method for the weather. That helps minimize temperature fluctuations in your home, especially during the major temperature swings that can occur at certain times of the year.
4. A Dual-Fuel Heat Pump System Is a Climate Friendly Option
Dual-fuel HVAC systems are more environmentally friendly than gas furnaces alone because of the high efficiency of heat pumps. Because they operate on electric power, heat pumps emit fewer greenhouse gas emissions than gas-powered furnaces. Being electric-powered also allows heat pumps to make use of green energy, such as wind or solar energy.
5. Heat Pumps Can Heat and Cool Your Home
Another advantage of a dual-fuel HVAC system is that the heat pump is also able to cool your home in the summer months. The two-in-one functionality of heat pumps means you benefit from the perks of their energy-efficient nature year-round, not just in the winter!
Enjoy Dual-Fuel HVAC System Benefits with Help from Gardnerville
Ready to dive deeper into the benefits of dual-fuel HVAC systems? The team at Beach & Sons Mechanical, Inc. is here for you. We’ve helped families in and around Gardnerville take advantage 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 Gardnerville.
Learn how eco-friendly your home can be. Book your no-cost quote for heat pump installation by calling 775-782-0055 today.