New builders in Arizona are required to have gas furnaces due to prior agreements with Southwest Gas, which got people thinking something they may have never thought before….. What's better, a heat pump or a furnace? We are here to explore the differences and see what may work best for you and your family. How Do They Work?![]() Heat pumps take heat from outside air (even if it is cold out), and use refrigerant to absorb this heat. The refrigerant turns into a gas, and is then compressed to become extremely hot. This is released into the homes and repeated. Since heat pumps do not generate their own heat, they are more energy efficient to operate. Heat pumps are more efficient in moderate climates like Phoenix instead of the extreme heat or cold. Unique to furnaces, heat pumps can produce both hot and cold air. ![]() Gas furnaces run off of natural gas or propane to create heat. The furnace draws in air and creates a flame within the combustion chamber, which is ultimately transferred and a fan forces the air outside of the furnace and into the area you were looking to cool. Gas furnaces are less environmentally friendly than heat pumps but have lower initial costs. Gas furnaces also tend to be more efficient in colder climates as the heat it produces is especially hot, and not drawn from outside. Furnaces only produce hot air, there is no option for cool air like with a heat pump. What Does The Majority Say?In all honesty, most homeowners don’t care if they have a gas furnace or heat pump. In Arizona, new builders are required to have gas furnaces with prior agreements with Southwest Gas. This is a perfectly good option, but there are many reasons why people may want to trade out their heat pump/furnace as each home and desired climate is different.
Do Heat Pumps Work in Phoenix’s Climate?Heat pumps work perfectly well in Phoenix, Arizona. This is because heat pumps are best suited for moderately cold winters, making it the perfect choice for Phoenix’s winter (at least compared to other places!). What If I Do Want To Switch?We’ve got this! To switch from a furnace to heat pump you need a dedicated electrical line to the furnace. Green ID can help- the heat pump or choirs 240V and we’ll sort out any other circuit that is shared.
If you are looking to switch, call us at 602-926-1650 or visit our website GreenIntegratedDesign.com. We would be happy to help you figure out what works best for you and your family. Not sure yet? Call us to schedule an energy audit- we will let you know where your home is leaking air, and how you can save money on your electricity bill each month. See below what that entails. **Our energy audit includes a quick interview before we test how energy efficient your home is. This includes a Visual Inspection of the House, Combustion Safety and Gas Leakage Tests, Whole House Blower Door Test, Duct Leakage Test, Duct Design Evaluation, Infrared Camera Inspection, Utility Bill Analysis, Static Pressure Test, Pressure Test, Water Heating Evaluation, Insulation and Air Barrier Evaluation, Pool Pump Evaluation, and a Home Energy Report.
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