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 called a hybrid heat pump, this system pairs an electric heat pump with a gas-powered furnace — shifting between the two systems based on the outside temperature. In warm weather, your heat pump can even cool your home!
Using a dual-fuel heat pump system has several benefits. In this blog, the experts at The Chilly Pig will explore some of the top advantages of using this energy-smart HVAC system.
1. Dual-Fuel Heat Pumps Use Less Energy to Heat Your Home
Dual-fuel heat pump systems are highly efficient because they instantly alternate to the more efficient heating system — the heat pump or the furnace—based on the outside temperature. When the weather is not quite as severe, the heat pump is the more efficient system. When the weather is frigid, your gas furnace may be the more efficient 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 traditional furnace setup. This is possible due to the difference in how heat pumps and furnaces work. Heat pumps don’t generate warmth; they shift heat using the difference between the temperature inside and outside your home. Gas furnaces produce warmth by combusting gas and heating air, which is then pushed throughout the house through your ductwork. Transferring heat requires much less energy than creating it, so having the option to use the high-efficiency heat pump is a smart way to heat your home.
3. A Dual-Fuel HVAC System Keeps Your Home Consistently Comfortable
Another advantage of dual-fuel heating setups is steady, quality home heating. Because the system adjusts based on temperatures, a dual-fuel heat pump system is highly adaptive and always uses the more appropriate heating method for the weather. That helps minimize temperature variations in your home, especially during wide swings in the outdoor temperature.
4. A Dual-Fuel Heat Pump System Is a Climate Friendly Option
Dual-fuel HVAC systems are more eco-conscious than gas furnaces alone because of the extreme energy efficiency of heat pumps. Because they run using electricity, heat pumps emit fewer greenhouse gas emissions than gas-powered furnaces. Being electrically driven also allows heat pumps to utilize green energy, such as wind or solar energy.
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 warm weather. The two-in-one functionality of heat pumps means you benefit from the rewards of their energy-efficient nature year-round, not just in the winter!
Work with The Chilly Pig for Your Dual-Fuel Heat Pump System
Want to learn more about a dual-fuel heat pump system? The team at The Chilly Pig is available to assist. We’ve helped homeowners in and around Cocoa reap the benefits 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 help you make the most out of your equipment with heat pump maintenance. And, if anything ever goes wrong, we’ll get things working again with our heat pump repair services in Cocoa.
Learn how cost saving your home can be. Set up your free consultation for heat pump installation by calling 321-205-1234 today.