Choosing Your System

Your heating and air conditioning system will cost you money everyday as long as you live in your home.  In those words, choosing a system is more important than it is ever made out to be.  Many times the cheapest price is the only consideration when choosing a system, whether it be new construction or an existing upgrade.  This can be a huge mistake costing you money in the long run with higher energy bills, premature equipment failure, and never-ending service calls.

Federal energy tax credits of 30%, up to $1,500, are available on qualified Tempstar equipment.   GeoComfort geothermal heat pump installations are a 30% credit, with no limit.  The energy tax credit is filed on your individual yearly income taxes. The money is credited, dollar for dollar, on your tax return.

We at All Seasons Corp. want to make sure your system is designed around your needs, and installed properly for maximum performance.  Many options are available for your heating and air conditioning system.  We will explain these options so you can decide which system best fits your needs.

Our line of equipment includes Tempstar air conditioners, gas furnaces, electric furnaces, and air to air heat pumps.  Click on the Tempstar link to view all the options and details of the Tempstar product line.  All Seasons Corp. also installs GeoComfort Geothermal heat pumps.  Geothermal heat pumps are the most efficient way to heat and cool your home, and these heat pumps can also provide the potable hot water used in your house.  Compared to regular heat pumps, geothermal has a longer life expectancy and geothermal produces a warmer heat.  GeoComfort geothermal heat pumps have a variety of applications.  Give All Seasons Corp. a call for more information on geothermal applications.

 

 

Heat pumps vs. Gas heating

GAS HEATING

A gas furnace back up to a heat pump is called a dual fuel system.  Dual fuel uses the heat pump to condition the home until the outdoor temperature drops below a predetermined setting.  Below this setting the furnace will heat the house.  This setting can range from 10 degrees to 40 degrees outside temperature.  A dual fuel system maximizes the efficiency of the heat pumps and gas furnace.  This is because heat pumps are most efficient during milder outdoor temperatures, while gas furnaces operate best during colder conditions.  Dual fuel systems are most applicable in upgrading equipment on existing structures.  Many times existing structures don’t have  the electrical capacity needed for all electric supplementary heat.  To avoid expensive electric upgrade, a heat pump can be used with a gas furnace.

A question commonly asked is “Is it better to have a heat pump or a gas furnace?”  We’ve listed the pros and cons of each below.  An option worth considering is a dual fuel system where a heat pump is installed with a gas furnace.