As energy costs rise, many homeowners are turning to more cost-effective heating and cooling solutions. One flexible and cost-effective way is to use a dual-fuel heat pump system. Also known as 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. In warm weather, your heat pump can even function as your air conditioner!
Using a dual-fuel heat pump system has several perks. In this blog, the experts at Mayeuxs AC & 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 seamlessly transition 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 bitterly cold, your gas furnace may be the more reliable method to keep your home warm and secure.
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 furnace-only system. This is possible due to the ways heat pumps and furnaces work. Heat pumps don’t produce heat; they shift heat using the contrast in the temperature inside your home and the outdoor temperature. 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 high-efficiency heat pump is a budget-friendly heating option.
3. A Dual-Fuel HVAC System Keeps Your Home Consistently Comfortable
One thing many people enjoy about dual-fuel heating systems is steady, quality home heating. Because the system adjusts based on temperatures, a dual-fuel heat pump system is very efficient and always uses the more suitable heat source for the weather. That helps avoid temperature variations 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 eco-conscious than gas furnaces alone because of the extreme energy efficiency of heat pumps. Because they operate on electric power, heat pumps produce less greenhouse gases than gas-powered furnaces. Being electrically driven also allows heat pumps to utilize green energy, such as renewable sources like wind and solar.
5. Enjoy Heating and Cooling with a Heat Pump
An added perk of a dual-fuel HVAC system is that the heat pump is also able to keep your house comfortable in the summer months. The versatile design of heat pumps means you enjoy the rewards of their eco-friendly performance year-round, not just in the winter!
Work with Mayeuxs AC & Heating for Your Dual-Fuel Heat Pump System
Curious about how dual-fuel heating could benefit you? The team at Mayeuxs AC & Heating is here for you. We’ve helped homeowners in and around Norco and surrounding parishes 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 ensure you get the best performance 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 Norco and surrounding parishes.
Find out how cost saving your home can be. Schedule your free estimate for heat pump installation by calling (985) 764-2426 today.
