If you’ve relied on a fossil fuel heating system for a while, you might be concerned about switching to newer heat pump technology. You may also have heard some negative things. Here, we’ll debunk the top four myths about converting from a fossil fuel furnace to an electric heat pump.
Myth #1: Heat pumps don’t work on frigid days.
In the 1980s, heat pumps struggled to deal with temperatures below freezing. But, since then, improvements allow these systems to easily handle temperatures as low as -13°F (-25°C). It should be noted, though, that they lose efficiency as the temperature dips towards that number.
Myth #2: You need a furnace backup.
While some homeowners prefer to install a secondary heating system like a furnace or heater it’s not a requirement. Cold climate heat pumps are masters of finding heat where there seems to be none. Though, in some circumstances, we may advise keeping your current furnace. The only way to know for sure, is to contact us for a free quote on heat pump conversion in Plano or Dallas.
Myth #3: Fossil fuels are cheaper than electric heating.
If you use the right technology, this one is false. This myth got started because electric furnaces can be costlier than gas ones. But that’s because furnaces aren’t the most effective electric heating system—heat pumps are! Since these systems only move heat from one spot to another, they don’t need to stress themselves as much. This leads to lower HVAC costs in the Dallas area.
Myth #4: Heat pumps are too expensive
Heat pumps may cost more than a new AC unit or furnace, but that makes sense since these appliances take care of both. So, before you balk at the cost, make sure that you’re making a fair comparison.
Now that you know the truth of these HVAC myths, we invite you to reach out to us at (972) 771-5987 to look into a heat pump conversion in the Dallas area.