The combination of an electric heat pump as well as a forced air heating system is called a dual fuel or a hybrid system, and exchanging a central air conditioner for a heat pump significantly increases the startup investment however also provides considerable cost-saving benefits.
During the Summer months, the heat pump operates absolutely much like a conventional air conditioner.
It uses HVAC duct affixed to vents to pull heat out of the air as well as create a cooling effect. Heat pumps are certainly more effective at dehumidifying than an air conditioner, allowing for higher temperature settings as well as better energy efficiency. The heat pump easily excels when the cooler weather sets in. The flow of refrigerant literally reverses. The system takes fortune of ambient heat found in the outdoor air as well as delivers it into the house. The operation requires no burning of fossil fuels. By eliminating the combustion process, the heat pump avoids the generation of greenhousehold gasses. There is no worry over carbon monoxide or fumes. This makes the system attractively environmentally friendly. Heat pumps are much cheaper to run than gas heaters. They can be up to three times more efficient, using far less energy to produce the same amount of heat! For the majority of the year, the heat pump carries the workload of temperature control as well as provides ideal comfort. In areas with serious winter season conditions, the heat pump will begin to struggle when the temperature drops below freezing. At that point, the heating system automatically starts up, takes over the workload as well as runs for as long as necessary. Having a dual fuel system ensures that the home is consistently comfortable as well as also takes fortune of the most advantageous source of heating at any given time.