The heat pump handles the workload for the majority of the year, saving us quite a bit of currency and providing perfect comfort, but when the outside temperature drops below chilly, the oil furnace automatically takes over
When both of us first bought our house, it was already outfitted with a forced air oil furnace, however there is a duct plan hidden in the walls and ceilings and vents in each of the rooms. The oil furnace does a wonderful job of keeping the condo nice and sizzling no matter how cold of weather both of us get, however in our local area, both of us deal with weather extremes. It’s no surprise when the temperature drops to negative twenty in January or climbs up to 89 degrees in July. I wasn’t cheerful that there was no central air conditioner installed in the house; During the tepid and humid weather, both of us were stuck with open windows, box fans and window units in the entryways. The condo constantly felt tepid and sticky. Dust, pollen, exhaust fumes, noise and bugs came through the screens and caused concerns with indoor air pollen levels. I instantly started looking into central air conditioner. I was willing to spend a bit more to benefit from a more energy efficient system. The Heating & Air Conditioning company proposed that I invest in an electric heat pump; Although a heat pump is more high-priced than an air conditioner, it costs less to operate and is better at dehumidification; Plus, the heat hump offers the added benefit of heating capacity. It’s way more energy efficient than our natural gas oil furnace. The heat pump handles the workload for the majority of the year, saving us quite a bit of currency and providing perfect comfort, but when the outside temperature drops below chilly, the oil furnace automatically takes over. This partnership of heat pump and oil furnace is called a dual fuel system, and it’s made a significant improvement in our comfort and costs.