{"id":20,"date":"2021-09-16T07:05:02","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T07:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.unitedairtemp.com\/dc-metro-area\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2026-01-28T18:20:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T18:20:29","slug":"dual-fuel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.unitedairtemp.com\/dc-metro-area\/heating\/dual-fuel\/","title":{"rendered":"Dual Fuel Heating System Services in Northern Virginia and Washington D.C."},"content":{"rendered":"
Anyone replacing an air conditioner could benefit by replacing it with a heat pump instead. This is the ideal time, it is only a little more than an air conditioner, but it will save on heating bills!<\/p>\r\n
What Does Dual Fuel Heating Mean?<\/h2>\r\n
Dual fuel means using two fuels to heat the home instead of one. In most cases, this means combining a high-efficiency electric heat pump with a gas-powered furnace.<\/p>\r\n
A heat pump is a home comfort unit that will heat your home in the winter and cool it efficiently in the summer.<\/p>\r\n
When Is a Dual Fuel System Beneficial?<\/h2>\r\n
There are several situations that lend themselves to the installation of a dual fuel system. You may want to consider dual fuel if:<\/p>\r\n
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You’re building a new home.<\/li>\r\n\t
You’re considering adding central air conditioning to an existing home.<\/li>\r\n\t
You’re planning to replace window air conditioning units or a worn-out central air system.<\/li>\r\n\t
You want to extend the life of your gas furnace.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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