But what North Carolinians like the most is the comfortable consistent heat that’s delivered. Propane heaters produce much higher indoor air temperatures than their electric counterparts, guaranteeing that you will keep your home toasty warm even during the most frigid winters.
An electric heat pump works by capturing heat from the outside air and transferring it into your home. When it’s really cold, there isn’t enough heat energy out there for your heat pump to keep you comfortable. The house just never seems to warm up. If temperatures drop to the single digits, folks complain that they can’t get their home above 62 degrees.
Many folks end up using all sorts of electric space heaters, which are the most expensive way to generate heat. They may also rely on backup electric strips, which are also expensive and often emit a burnt odor; this is caused by dust and other residue that has built up around the strips.
Easily installed nearly anywhere in the home, a propane furnace can provide space heating for any size floor plan, from small residences to large custom homes. Types of propane gas furnaces include central furnaces, direct vent wall furnaces and combo-heaters.
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A hybrid heating system is a combination of an air source heat pump or ground source (geothermal) heat pump with a propane gas furnace.
Also known as a dual fuel system, a hybrid heating system improves home comfort by using a propane furnace—typically a high efficiency unit—during colder, outdoor temperatures. This is a better option than a heat pump’s inefficient, electric resistance secondary heat.
By relying on the high-efficiency propane furnace during colder periods, the overall heating system is more energy efficient, provides greater comfort, and has a smaller carbon footprint.
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Similar to a heat pump, which both heats and cools your home using electricity, a packaged propane gas system (also known as a gas pack) combines the clean-burning efficiency of propane for heating with the comfort of an air conditioning unit for cooling. This all-in-one unit, which is installed outside your home, features a high-efficiency propane gas furnace that will keep your home toasty warm even on the coldest days.
In the summer, the cooling component of the gas pack takes over, helping you stay cool and comfortable throughout our hot and humid North Carolina summers.
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Propane is built for North Carolina winters! Contact your propane company or local HVAC contractor to get started on staying warmer during the winter.
