Can You Add A Gas Pack To Your Existing Heat Pump?

First that depends entirely on the brand and model of your existing Heat Pump.  Second how old your unit is needs to be factored into this as well.  It may be cheaper and better to replace the existing unit rather than converting it with a gas pack and / or heating strips.

A straight heat pump doesn’t work well in very cold temperatures.  In a very mild climate and temps that don’t dip into the 20’s very often and the heat pump my just work for you.  In a climate where you want a single unit to work regardless of outside temps, then you will need at least a heat pump with a gas pack or a geo-thermal plan for back-up.

A gas pack heating and cooling system is one where the air-conditioning and the heat pump are housed in a single unit. Gas packs combine electricity for cooling and are powered by natural gas, oil or propane for heating. They are regularly installed on rooftops, but also can be installed on a slab outside the ground floor of your home. These systems are simple to maintain, and repairs typically are easy and cost-effective.

A gas pack is a climate control system for homes that combines a gas-fired hot-air furnace and an electrically powered whole-house air conditioner into a single machine that is installed outside the home. The gas pack is tied into the existing air ducts used for heating, ventilating and air conditioning. Gas pack units can be installed on the ground or roof, and can be fitted for natural gas or propane.

Diligent maintenance is essential to get maximum service life from a gas pack. Have your unit serviced annually by a heating/air conditioning technician. Annual maintenance involves cleaning dirt and debris from the coils and lines, lubricating moving parts, cleaning the furnace burners and heat exchanger, checking for refrigerant leaks and for signs of corrosion or excessive wear. The homeowner after each lawn mowing should rinse grass clippings and other debris from the gas pack, and clear away fallen leaves in autumn and excessive snow accumulations in the winter.

Installing a gas pack is a complex task not meant to be undertaken by homeowners. In most cases, gas pack manufacturers won’t provide warranty service on units unless they were installed by a licensed heating and air conditioning contractors. Gas pack prices vary widely from contractor to contractor and by brand.

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