If it is finally time for you to replace the old heating system at home, you must be excited to shop for new ones. Unless you are a seasoned professional, you will find an overwhelmingly wide range of choices to consider. One unique system that has started to become increasingly popular recently is the dual fuel system.

Are you wondering what it is and whether it is worth it? We can help you figure that out. We know of gas furnaces being very good at heating but not being as cost-efficient as heat pumps. Heat pumps are excellent at saving costs, but they are not effective when the weather gets too cold.

A dual fuel system brings you the best of both. We will tell you about the dual fuel system so you can determine for yourself whether it is worth the investment. If you decide to get one, you can schedule our home heating services to help you install one in your home.

Dual fuel systems combine the efficiency of an electric heat pump with the awesome power of a gas furnace. These two types of units can provide an excellent combination of comfort and efficiency that they cannot achieve on their own.

If you look at gas furnaces and heat pumps separately, they each have advantages and disadvantages. Heat pumps are very energy efficient in warm or mild climates. However, if the nights become exceptionally cold, they cannot provide you with the kind of heating you need to stay comfortable. Heat pumps can also offer exceptional cooling during the summers for all-round comfort.

Gas furnaces can provide you excellent heating during the chilliest winters. However, gas furnaces generate their own heat by burning natural gas. As powerful as their heating is, they can add a lot to their running costs in intensely cold winters.

A dual fuel system combines the energy efficiency of heat pumps with the power of a gas furnace. When the temperature is moderate enough, the heat pump keeps you warm. If the temperature drops too low, the furnace kicks in to boost the heat.

Dual fuel systems are not cheap. The system can demand a high upfront cost between the price of the system and installation. However, spending that high initial price can save you a huge amount of money on expenses in the long run. Heat pumps can function at a fraction of the cost of gas furnaces in mild climates. Similarly, a gas furnace can cost less to provide you with efficient heating on colder nights.

You will essentially be paying the least possible amount of money for your heating system’s operating costs because the two systems cover each other.

With all these advantages that you can enjoy, a dual fuel system might sound quite attractive. If you are looking for the experts who can come in and install the unit in your home, call Vital Heating & Air. We have a team of expert professionals who are well-versed in the unique system and install it effectively in your home.

Schedule Service with Vital Heating & Air Today. Your Comfort is Vital!