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    Jul 15, 2008, 03:45 PM
    Hybrid Heat Pump with Gas back up
    I am looking to replace my current system with one of these new systems. I live in CT so it would have to be propane as the gas. I was wondering what anyone knows about these heat pump gas systems. The manufacturers are claiming quite a bit of cost savings.. and I know heat pumps have come a long way. I have looked at systems from Carrier, Goodman, American Standard. Does anyone have any thoughts on these brands. Thanks for the help.
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    Jul 15, 2008, 04:19 PM
    They have been around for years but are now just getting popular. With gas prices going up and up it would be a wise discission to get the dual fuel system. I would contact a local HVAC company for a ON SITE inspection of your system now and then get there recommendations for the new system.
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    Feb 13, 2009, 10:30 PM
    The gas furnace and heat pump never run at the same time. They are not programed that way. The newer thermostats or a fossil fuel kit takes care of that concern. I have not heard of this problem for over 25 years.
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