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If your furnace is getting older and you're thinking about what comes next, it might be worth having a conversation about a heat pump, 'cause a lot of homeowners are surprised by how much the technology has improved over the years.
The way heat pumps work is they capture outside heat energy and bring it into the home. So even when it's cold outside, you'll still be able to get hot air in your house, not to mention that they're miles more efficient than a standard gas system.
The two areas that heat pumps are better than a gas standard HVAC system is efficiency and cost. Now, a heat pump operates at around two to three times more efficient than a standard gas HVAC system. Even at their maximum, HVAC systems that are operating on gas are only at about 98% efficient. The other part that I mentioned was natural gas costs. Now, your utility bill will be lowered significantly because heat pumps are all electric, as opposed to a gas system which, as the name implies, operates on natural gas.
Now, a heat pump isn't the best choice for every home or climate. That's why it's important to talk to a professional where you can.