As energy costs rise, many homeowners are turning to more cost-effective heating and cooling solutions. One versatile and budget-friendly setup 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 weather conditions. When it's hot outside, your heat pump can even function as your air conditioner!
Using a dual-fuel heat pump system has several benefits. In this blog, the experts at All Solutions Heating & Cooling will explore some of the top reasons to consider using this energy-smart HVAC system.
1. Dual-Fuel Heat Pumps Are Energy Efficient
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 more moderate, the heat pump is the more economical option. When the weather is bitterly cold, your gas furnace may be the more effective way to keep your home safe and warm.
2. Lower Monthly Heating Costs 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 ways in which heat pumps and furnaces work. Heat pumps don’t generate warmth; they shift heat using the contrast in the temperature in your home and the temperature outside. Gas furnaces generate heat through fuel combustion and heating air, which is then pushed throughout the house through your ductwork. Transferring heat uses far less power than creating it, so having the option to use the high-efficiency heat pump is a budget-friendly heating option.
3. A Dual-Fuel HVAC System Provides Steady, Even Comfort in Your Home
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 very efficient and always uses the more efficient system for the weather. That helps minimize temperature variations in your home, especially during dramatic changes in outside weather.
4. Dual-Fuel Heat Pump Systems Help You Go Green
Dual-fuel HVAC systems are more eco-conscious than gas furnaces on their own because of the extreme energy efficiency of heat pumps. Because they operate on electric power, heat pumps produce lower levels of greenhouse gas than gas-powered furnaces. Being electric-powered also allows heat pumps to take advantage of 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 hot conditions. The versatile design of heat pumps means you benefit from the perks of their low energy consumption year-round, not just in the winter!
All Solutions Heating & Cooling: Your Dual-Fuel Experts in Beaverton
Want to learn more about a dual-fuel heat pump system? The team at All Solutions Heating & Cooling is available to assist. We’ve helped homeowners in and around Beaverton take advantage 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 ensure you get the best performance out of your equipment with heat pump maintenance. And, if anything ever goes wrong, we’ll restore your system quickly with our heat pump repair services in Beaverton.
Discover how energy efficient your home can be. Set up your free consultation for heat pump installation by calling 971-245-2459 today.
