North Jersey Homeowners are Warming Up to Dual Fuel Heat Pump Systems
Hybrid heating and cooling systems use a gas furnace and heat pump that work together efficiently

Do you know about dual fuel heating systems? These deliver both heating and cooling, merging the benefits of a gas furnace with a heat pump. These hybrid systems optimize a home’s comfort and energy efficiency in both cold weather or hot, by automatically switching between the heat pump and the furnace based on outdoor temperatures. Doing so keeps utility costs in line and your home comfortable all year ’round.

Two types of HVAC equipment that work together
An electric heat pump and gas furnace are the two primary components in a dual fuel heating system. (The heat pump takes the place of a central air conditioner.) Here’s how they combine the power of electricity and natural gas:

• The electric heat pump transfers heat between your home’s indoor air and the outdoors. In the winter, it extracts heat from the outside air to warm your home and in the summer, it reverses the process summer to cool it. Learn how heat pumps work in this previous post.
• When outdoor temperatures are too cold for the heat pump to efficiently extract heat, the system automatically switches to the gas furnace, which generates heat using natural gas to keep your home warm even on the coldest days.
• This dual/hybrid system is managed by a unit that monitors outdoor temperatures and selects the most cost-effective, energy-efficient heating option.

In the long run, investing in this hybrid model saves fuel, provides a reliable and economical source of heat in North Jersey’s cold winter months, and reduces energy consumption which in turn helps reduce energy bills.

Professional installation of by Bloomfield Cooling, Heating & Electric
Installing a dual fuel heating system is a bit more complex than typical heating and air conditioning projects, but our team at Bloomfield Cooling, Heating & Electric will make sure your installation goes smoothly.

As with all our HVAC installations, we will make sure your dual fuel system is correctly sized so that it heats and cools your home adequately and efficiently and we will check for ductwork compatibility (when changing out your existing HVAC system). Our certified technicians will ensure that both units (heat pump and furnace) are correctly integrated, that the refrigerant charge levels in the heat pump are set for optimal operation, and that the thermostat is properly configured so that the transition between heating sources is seamless.

Like any HVAC system, a dual fuel hybrid system requires regular maintenance and service to run efficiently and perform as expected. Changing air filters every few months, keeping the outdoor unit free of debris, and checking thermostat settings will support your system’s fuel switching capability and ensure your home is evenly heated.

At Bloomfield Cooling, Heating & Electric, we install high-quality, energy-efficient units from Carrier, and will recommend the best heating/cooling solution for your space. We’d love to show you how these innovative systems work; call our office at 973-237-0505 to schedule a complimentary consultation.