Is it time to update your air conditioning and heating units in your home? Deciding what type of HVAC system to use is a little overwhelming, but one option you may not know about is called a gas pack.
A gas pack, also known as a gas packaged system, is a joint heating and cooling unit contained in one element. The gas pack uses both electricity and either natural fuels, oil, or propane. Since the gas pack uses multiple power sources, it can be a more economical way to heat and cool your house.
Explore the following four ways that installing a gas pack can benefit you.
You Can Have One Compact Unit
Some systems rely on a couple of different units to moderate the temperatures. They will have air conditioning in one unit and heating in another. With a gas pack, both heating and cooling is in one unit. Having one compact unit enables the following:
- Easier controls for managing your temperature needs
- Easier maintenance and repairs
- Easier ways to maintain aesthetically pleasing spaces with the units
All you need is a space in a closet or area that you don’t use often. You no longer need to have air conditioning units suspended from windows or multiple heating units throughout the house.
You Can Have a More Energy-Efficient Living Space
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, you can save 20 to 40 percent on your energy bills by updating an air conditioning or heating unit. This update can potentially save thousands of dollars on your heating and cooling bills.
Even if your current system is not broken, if the unit itself is nearing the 10-year mark, have an HVAC technician inspect it. Your technician will be able to tell you whether a gas pack makes sense for your home. Older units usually need replacement from 10 to 20 years since its first installation.
You’ll Benefit from Ease of Maintenance
Having one system, instead of multiple units, allows for easier maintenance at less cost. An HVAC technician can install and maintain a gas pack system with the least inconvenience to you. Proper maintenance and installation can help you maximize the use of your new system.
You’ll Improve Your Health
Keeping your living space in a temperature-controlled environment will improve your health. Not getting a good night sleep can severely affect your health both physically and mentally. You can improve your sleep by keeping temperatures between 65 and 72 degrees F. If your home is too hot, you can risk dehydration and heat stroke. If it is too cold, you open yourself up to pneumonia and increased risk of illness. With a gas pack system, you can avoid these health risks.
An HVAC technician can explain added benefits of installing a gas pack to you. By updating your HVAC system, you will improve the efficiency of your home and increase your quality of life. Deciding on which heating and cooling system is difficult, but you can make your choice simpler with a contained gas pack unit.
Lana simanovicki says
These seem great I’m gonna check this out more
Maryann D. says
This is terrific information to know. I agree that a temperature-controlled environment will improve your health. I know I can’t sleep at all if it is too hot in my home.
Victoria Scott says
I knew that getting a unit could save money, but 20-40% is amazing!
Victoria Scott says
A NEW unit LOL
Sarah L says
That’s an interesting concept. Haven’t heard of that before. My heating is in the garage and my AC is in an outside unit. Not sure how that would work.
Betsy Barnes says
Very interesting! I had never heard of this before, great way to be more energy efficient.
Sara Zielinski says
This is a great article on the types of HVAC systems you can get in a home.
Julie Wood says
I never heard of gas pack units, but think that this is really a great way to heat the home during the winter months. I want to check into this further.