Heat Pump + Propane Furnace: How Dual Fuel Works in Ontario
A heat pump and propane furnace can share the job of heating your home. The heat pump supplies electric heating and summer cooling, while the furnace remains available for alternate heat.
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Practical guidance for Ontario homeowners comparing heating, cooling and replacement options.
A heat pump and propane furnace can share the job of heating your home. The heat pump supplies electric heating and summer cooling, while the furnace remains available for alternate heat.
A heat pump is worth evaluating if you heat with propane, especially when your air conditioner needs replacement. Whether the investment makes sense depends on your bills, equipment condition and plans for the home.
Both can cool your home. A heat pump can also provide heating, making it a useful option to compare when replacing an air conditioner. The best choice depends on your existing heating system and installation requirements.
Replacing an oil furnace is an opportunity to compare a new furnace, a dual-fuel system or an all-electric heat pump system. Fuel availability, the house and the work required will narrow the options.
Natural-gas dual fuel combines a heat pump’s heating and cooling capability with a gas furnace. It can make sense when you want another heat source or are already replacing cooling equipment, but the financial case should be assessed for your home.
Eligible Ontario homeowners may receive a heat-pump rebate through the Home Renovation Savings Program. Confirm eligibility and receive the required pre-approval before installation; neither a brand name nor a quote alone establishes eligibility.
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