Moving to Sioux Falls, SD, was a sizable change. The scenery is actually gorgeous, however the weather is brutal. The average temperature ranges from the single digits up into the mid to high eighties… It’s not unrespected to experience sub zero conditions, but just a few years ago, the temperature plummeted to drawback thirty-two degrees, then my friend and I expect around forty inches of annual snow, and because of the weather conditions extremes, heating plus cooling are essential systems for every home. bi-weekly energy bills are a constant concern. I spent a small luck to install a hybrid furnace into my home… While most homes are outfitted with a furnace plus an air conditioner, I have a furnace plus a heat pump. The heat pump was far more expensive than a conventional air conditioner however has paid for itself in energy savings. The advantage of a heat pump is that it provides both heating plus cooling. The system particularly handles Summer demands, providing energy efficient cooling plus effective dehumidification. When the weather cools off, the system reverses the flow of refrigerant to supply heat. It takes advantage of ambient heat available in the outdoor air. Because the heat pump doesn’t generate heat by way of burning fossil fuels, it is especially environmentally friendly, wash plus safe. It also costs a lot less to operate than the furnace. There are no worries over carbon monoxide, fumes or hot surfaces. The heat pump manages requirements until the outdoor temperature dips below chilly, however at that point, the furnace automatically takes over. My friend and I care about ideal comfort no matter what the weather brings.