Dual Fuel Heat Pumps

Benefits of Using Heat Pumps with Dual Fuel Functionality

A dual-fuel heat pump is an electric air-source heat pump that uses an alternative natural fuel source like natural gas, LPG or oil, as an auxiliary or backup heat instead of electric resistance coils. It can be accomplished within a single integrated unit, or pieced together by combining a standard air-source heat pump with a furnace via a controller. The controller will determine which unit to operate based on outside temperature, efficiencies, and relative cost of fuels.

 

 

Required Equipment

• Electric heat air-source
• Automatic fossil-fueled heat source other than wood
• Radio Control
• Dual Fuel meter

 

 

Water Heater

• Possible to run through the same Dual Fuel control and rate
• Operates at a separate, Off-Peak schedule

 

 

Air Conditioning

• Possible to run through the same Dual Fuel control and rate
• Operates at a separate, “Cycled Air” schedule

 

 

Pros

• Reduces operating costs compared to single fossil fuel heating systems
• Flexible Fuel Choices

 

 

 

Cons

• Extra expense of installing 2 separate heat sources
• More maintenance costs because of more moving parts

Efficiency Heating and Cooling offers the best Heating systems, the best Cooling systems, and quality Air Conditioning products, Heat Pump products, Ductless Mini-Split products, and Natural Gas Furnace products. Additionally, we repair, service, replace, and maintain nearly all types of HVAC appliances. Our local heating and cooling servicing company is located in and serves the local Portland Metro area.

We employ only the best NATE Certified contractors for air conditioner repair, furnace repair, and ductless AC repair. We service and replace all air conditioners, furnaces, and water heaters.

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