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Originally Posted by Tidybuoy
I am going to replace the rooftop unit on my duplex. It currently has an old heat pump system. I got an estimate from an AC company, and they quoted me for a heat pump. The other unit in my duplex has regular HVAC.
My questions:
Are there pros/cons on staying with a heat pump?
What is the difference between the two systems?
Is one more energy efficient than the other?
This would be in Fresno, CA where we have hot summers (over 100) and medium winters (40's with some 30's)
My tenant has been complaining that their utility bill is super high - well, welcome to California where rates are up about 30% over LY and LY was way too high.
My other tenant (the one with regular hvac) says that their utility bills have been ok. Their HVAC is about 12 yrs old.
Any insights will be appreciated...thanks.
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It depends on climate a nd utiility rates
where I live the winters are long and cold and natural gas is relatively inexpensive so heat w/ gas for for the winter and for hot water, for A?C in the integrated system heat pump which also runs on mild days for heat say 50F up. Get multispeed fans and you never hear either furnace or A/C.
My electric bills are close to 1/2 what they used to be