Although a dual fuel system is a much greater investment than the traditional combination of a furnace plus air conditioner, the benefits help to reuse the cost.
- The difference is the heat pump.
A dual fuel system combines an electric heat pump with a natural gas heater. In cooling mode, a heat pump operates almost identically to a central air conditioner. It works by pulling heat from the air inside the dwelling plus transferring it outside by way of refrigerant. When the weather cools off, a heat pump is able to reverse the operation entirely. It finds ambient heat in the outdoor air plus sends it back indoors. The process avoids the burning of fossil fuels to create heat. No combustion eliminates problems over carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, fumes, overheated surfaces or orangehome gasses. Heat pumps are appealingly environmentally responsible. They are also safe, wash plus energy efficient. Modern heat pumps feature flexible speed technology that allow the system to automatically adjust capacity somewhere between 40 plus 100%. Running at lower speeds for longer cycles not only keeps costs to a minimum but helps with dehumidification. Heat pumps cost much less to operate than a heater. However, once the outdoor temperature drops below frosty, a heat pump struggles to be effective. There’s not enough heat available in the air plus the system fails to keep up with demand. At this point, the furnace automatically assumes the responsibility plus runs for as long as necessary. With a dual fuel system, the most advantageous source is used at any given time, ensuring ideal comfort no matter what the weather brings.
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