Posts Tagged “air conditioning unit”

Is it Time for a New AC?

All year, your HVAC system keeps you comfortable. In the winter, it maintains your home at a warm-enough temperature, and in the summer, it lowers the temp to a tolerable level. Your heating and air conditioning also distribute fresh air, and remove contaminants and allergens by ventilating your home. When temperature control is not working […]Read More

Total Comfort at a Lower Cost: The Dual Fuel Heating System

Electric heat pumps provide ultra-efficient heating and cooling. However, standard heat pumps may struggle to heat a home comfortably during extreme cold. That’s why many homeowners are switching to a dual fuel or hybrid heating system. The traditional set-up in cold-winter climates uses a central AC for cooling and a combustion furnace for heating. The two units share a distribution system, with the furnace blower doubling as the air handler for the AC. While it’s practical to use a heat pump to provide both heating and cooling, that can get expensive when the heat pump has to use an internal auxiliary coil to provide supplemental heat. A hybrid system for heating matches a gas furnace with your heat pump. When the outside temperature falls below a certain level, the furnace kicks on. If you’re thinking of a dual fuel system, take the Jansen Home Comfort Survey identify the best system for your home.