As heating and cooling expenses continue to climb, many homeowners are seeking out more energy-efficient 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 combines an electric heat pump with a gas-powered furnace — shifting between the two systems based on the outside temperature. In the summer months, 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 D & R Heating & Air will explore some of the top reasons to consider using 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 seamlessly transition to the more efficient heating system — the heat pump or the furnace—based on the weather outside. When the weather is more moderate, the heat pump is the more energy-saving choice. When the weather is bitterly cold, your gas furnace may be the more efficient way 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 lower your energy bills compared to a single-fuel heating system. This is possible due to the ways in which heat pumps and furnaces work. Heat pumps don’t create heat; they transfer it using the contrast in the temperature inside and outside your home. Gas furnaces produce warmth by combusting gas and warming 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 energy-saving heat pump is a smart way to heat your home.
3. A Dual-Fuel HVAC System Provides Steady, Even Comfort in Your Home
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 very efficient and always uses the more efficient system for the weather. That helps minimize temperature fluctuations 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 environmentally friendly than gas furnaces on their own because of the superior, energy-efficient performance of heat pumps. Because they run using electricity, heat pumps produce lower levels of greenhouse gas than gas-powered furnaces. Being electric-powered also allows heat pumps to make use of green energy, such as wind or solar energy.
5. Your Heat Pump Also Cools Your Home
An added perk of a dual-fuel HVAC system is that the heat pump is also able to cool your home in hot conditions. The two-in-one functionality of heat pumps means you get the advantages of their eco-friendly performance year-round, not just in the winter!
Work with D & R Heating & Air for Your Dual-Fuel Heat Pump System
Ready to dive deeper into the benefits of dual-fuel HVAC systems? The team at D & R Heating & Air is available to assist. We’ve helped families in and around Portland experience the advantages of dual-fuel heat pump systems and would be glad to explore 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 your system back online with our heat pump repair services in Portland.
Learn how energy efficient your home can be. Book your no-cost quote for heat pump installation by calling 503-678-2517 today.
