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All the heat pumps that I know of are electric. Some may have gas backup-- in
very cold conditions , heat pump will not work, so some kind of backup is needed.
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Can you run a electric heat pump and a gas fireplace-stove on 1 thermostat?
yes
Will central heat work without air conditioner?
Yes, as long as it a gas system and not a electric heat pump system
How does an electric heat pump work?
An electric heat pump can heat up your home during winter and cool it during summer.
What is the difference between gas heat and electric heat?
Go with the gas heat.
How much does it cost to heat a 2500 square foot house with gas heaters compared to an older heat pump?
There are to many variables to effectively say but gas generally costs less than electric and older electric would use even more than new electric.
Should you convert from heat pump to central heat and air?
That depends on 1- where you live (climate) and 2- what the gas and electric rates are in your area. If the gas rates are low and you are in a cold climate I would.
What uses energy at a gas pump?
the electric fuel pump.
What are the pros and cons of an electric heat pump versus a natural gas pool heater?
An electric heat pump needs heat available to pump. If it is 30 degrees outside, heating a spa to 102 or so, may be impossible unless the heater has some type of alternative heat source. A properly sized, gas fired heater can take care of a larger range of heating needs. A combination heat pump and natural gas heater, probably with a controller, really makes the issue more difficult, expensive, and would require a lot of study for efficient, cost effective operation. Bottom line: In really mild climates a heat pump might do the job. In cooler climates the gas heater rules. And where a wide range of temperatures and high heat demand is wanted by the customer, a gas heater is the only way to go. A backup heat pump may take years to payout. HM Louisiana
Which type of heating system to install in my home Heat pump or gas furnace and ac unit?
That will depend on the cost (and availability) of gas in your area, when compared to electric costs. It will also depend on the climate. At very cold temperatures (below 40 F) the heat transfer element of an air/Freon heat pump does not deliver heat, and the less efficient electric heat kicks in. In a climate that has long periods of below-freezing temps, a gas furnace may be more economical to operate.
How do you Replace fuel pump on a Pontiac fiero to an electric fuel pump?
Fuel pump in a Fiero is electric. It's in the gas tank. Gas tank's in the middle of the car. Drop the tank. Pull the pump.
What is more efficient electric baseboard heat or a heat pump?
depending on conditions but generally a heat pump will cost you less to run.
Why not just use that energy consumed running the heat pump to run electric heaters inside the house and heat it directly that way?
Heat pump is more efficient. If you use electric heaters, 1 joule of electric energy will produce 1 joule of heat energy. If you use heat pumps, 1 joule of electric energy can pump several joules - perhaps up to 5 or 6, depending on the outside temperature, and the efficiency of the heat pump - of heat, from the outside to the inside.
