Types of heating systems | Air Comfort HVAC

Winter is coming, and that means fall is the time to get your home ready for a comfortable heating season. Air Comfort HVAC is your healthy air expert here to help you make sense of your home comfort system options. Let’s talk about some of your heating options for fall and winter.

Heat Pumps
Heat pumps are quickly becoming a popular choice because they can both heat and cool your home. The efficiency and effectiveness of a heat pump as an alternative to electric heating systems is another factor that appeals to home and business owners. Your heat pump system will typically get matched with a backup heating source, for winter days which are extremely cold.

Gas Furnaces
We have good news about furnaces! Today’s models are much more efficient than their predecessors. In fact, homeowners can save as much as 50% in operating costs with a new energy-efficient furnace over a ten year old model. Most new furnaces have an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating of 80%, but the higher the AFUE rating, the less you’ll typically spend to reduce your energy bill.

Geothermal
A geothermal heating and cooling unit uses the constant temperature of the earth for a particularly energy-efficient method for home comfort. Homeowners may enjoy as much as 60% energy savings versus traditional HVAC systems. You can enjoy effective heating, air conditioning and hot water all from a single, compact unit. Consider these five facts about geothermal heat pumps.

Hybrid Heat
New hybrid heat systems are exciting because they use intelligent control for gas and electric heating, which makes a system so intuitive that it can react to current, changing weather conditions. Hybrid heat systems automatically choose the best, most efficient fuel source for your home. Learn more about energy efficiency during the heating season.

When it comes to home heating sources, you have a number of options. In addition to these choices above, you might also consider packaged units or duct free systems. Contact Air Comfort HVAC today so we can help you determine the best heating system for your home!