The economical choice for an electric home
In this climate, if you are building or already have an all-electric home, or an electric home with propane, a heat pump is the most economical way to meet your comfort goals. A heat pump costs roughly 50% less to run than an all-electric heating and cooling system, and about 33% less than propane heat with electric cooling.
Where propane is available, a propane furnace combined with a heat pump is the preferred choice. Where natural gas is available, a gas furnace with electric air conditioning is preferred.
How it is sized
In Monroe and West Monroe a heat pump is sized for its air conditioning capacity. The industry standard is 75 degrees inside at 100 outside; your preference may differ. Heat pumps run from 1.5 tons, about 18,000 BTUs an hour, to 5 tons, about 60,000.
Upgrades worth knowing about
- Two-stage or inverter compressor technology
- ECM blower motor technology
- Noise suppression
- Warranties
- Equipment safety controls
- Zoning
Questions
Is a heat pump cheaper to run?
In an all-electric home, Gilley's says a heat pump costs roughly 50% less to run than an all-electric system, and about 33% less than propane heat with electric cooling.
Should I pair a heat pump with a furnace?
Where propane is available, Gilley's says a propane furnace with a heat pump is the preferred choice. With natural gas, a gas furnace with electric air conditioning is preferred.
Talk to Gilley’s
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