As energy costs rise, many homeowners are looking for more energy-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 — switching between the two systems based on the outside temperature. In warm weather, your heat pump can even keep you cool!
Using a dual-fuel heat pump system has several advantages. In this blog, the experts at Enertek Air Conditioning & 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 extremely energy efficient because they instantly alternate to the more efficient heating system — the heat pump or the furnace—based on the outdoor conditions. When the weather is more moderate, the heat pump is the more energy-saving choice. When the weather is extremely cold, your gas furnace may be the more reliable method to keep your home comfortable and protected.
2. Lower Monthly Heating Costs with a Heat Pump-Furnace Combo
A gas furnace and heat pump combo can help you save money compared to a single-fuel heating system. This is possible due to the ways heat pumps and furnaces work. Heat pumps don’t produce heat; they shift heat using the difference between the temperature in your home and the temperature outside. Gas furnaces create heat by burning fuel and warming 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 budget-friendly heating option.
3. A Dual-Fuel HVAC System Provides Consistent Comfort
Another advantage of dual-fuel heating setups is consistently comfortable home heating. Because the system modifies its heating source according to outdoor conditions, a dual-fuel heat pump system is highly adaptive and always uses the more efficient system for the weather. That helps minimize temperature swings 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 environmentally friendly than gas furnaces on their own because of the extreme energy efficiency of heat pumps. Because they rely on electricity, heat pumps produce lower levels of greenhouse gas than gas-powered furnaces. Being electrically driven also allows heat pumps to make use of green energy, such as wind or solar energy.
5. Your Heat Pump Also Cools Your Home
Another advantage of a dual-fuel HVAC system is that the heat pump is also able to keep your house comfortable in warm weather. The two-in-one functionality of heat pumps means you enjoy the rewards of their low energy consumption year-round, not just in the winter!
Enertek Air Conditioning & Heating: Your Dual-Fuel Experts in Northridge
Curious about how dual-fuel heating could benefit you? The team at Enertek Air Conditioning & Heating is ready to help. We’ve helped homeowners in and around Northridge reap the benefits of dual-fuel heat pump systems and would be happy to show 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 Northridge.
Learn how eco-friendly your home can be. Schedule your free estimate for heat pump installation by calling (818) 727-9993 today.
