The Problem

The owners of this ranch home in Frankfort, IL were looking to update their separate heating and cooling systems. Their main goals were finding an energy-efficient system that would save them money on their monthly utility bills while providing reliable year-round comfort.

The Solution

A Mitsubishi Intelli-Heat dual-fuel system now provides this family with year-round comfort while adding the efficiency of heat pumps, drastically lowering their energy bills throughout the year. And giving the homeowner the option to use natural gas to heat when prices are more attractive.

When you know it’s time to replace your HVAC system, finding the right replacement can be tricky. It’s an expensive proposition to start with, and how do you know you’re getting a system you’ll be happy with for years to come? It’s a decision you have to make carefully, because you can’t just return it if you aren’t happy—you have to live with the consequences for years.

That’s why at A-Guy, we spend time with our customers, helping to understand what they want, and how to work within their budget to get them the best system possible. We often start by taking measurements to perform load calculations and ensure the customer gets the right-sized system to keep them comfortable. Then we talk about the various options to ensure the system delivers the comfort the family wants, while also considering ways to mitigate allergies and improve indoor air quality.

Why Heat Pumps Are an Excellent Option

Heat pumps are high-efficiency systems that can deliver both heating and air conditioning using electricity. They offer impressive efficiency gains:

• 70% more efficient than other types of electric heating
• 30% more efficient than regular air conditioning

People love them because they are quiet and deliver great comfort while keeping operating costs low, delivering substantial savings every month to homeowners.

How Heat Pumps Work

In simple terms, a heat pump uses an outdoor evaporator unit to absorb heat from the surrounding air and transfer it to a refrigerant that is compressed and delivers this heat into your home. In the summer, the process reverses—it removes heat from inside your home and transfers it outdoors, cooling your home.

Performance in Cold Weather

Heat pump systems are used everywhere, but people used to think heat pumps were only a good option in areas that don’t experience the bitter cold we can get in and around Palos Hills in the winter. In recent years, improvements have been made and systems like Mitsubishi’s Hyper Heat systems can heat your home efficiently when outdoor temperatures are as low as -13°F.

Understanding Mitsubishi Intelli-Heat Technology

Newer dual fuel systems like Mitsubishi’s Intelli-Heat system combine a heat pump with a gas furnace, allowing you to ensure you’ll have year-round comfort, no matter how cold it gets!

The system uses the heat pump to give you the comfort you want while using the least amount of energy, but when you need that extra heat, the gas furnace kicks in, using the most efficient heat source to make sure your energy bills stay low. This is exactly like having a hybrid car—it uses electric energy to reduce operating costs and make your whole system more efficient and cheaper to operate!

Smart Automatic Operation

Mitsubishi’s Intelli-Heat system pairs their state-of-the-art hyperheat heat pump systems with a gas furnace that will automatically switch between heat pump and furnace operation when temperatures drop and when your home heating needs are high.

Key Performance Stats:

• Heat pump works at 100% efficiency down to 5°F
• Operates at 93% efficiency down to -13°F
• Automatic switching ensures optimal efficiency

This automatic switching means all you’ll notice is great comfort—and lower energy bills, each and every month!

Why this Solution Was Perfect for this Frankfort Home

When our team at A Guy came out and looked at the home in Frankfort, we knew the family was looking for a system that would keep their ranch home comfortable year-round, and they were looking to replace their old gas furnace with something that could save them money.

Efficiency Comparison

• Older gas furnaces: 55-70% fuel efficiency
• Newer standard systems: 80-89% efficiency
• Heat pump systems: Up to 100% heating efficiency (no duct loss when the dustless heat pumps are operating)

By choosing a dual fuel system, this home can be comfortable while using less energy—and less fossil fuels. This makes this option not only more environmentally friendly, but more budget-friendly as well.

Financial Benefits: Rebates and Tax Credits

One of the best things about Mitsubishi dual source heat pump systems is that the incredible energy efficiency makes these systems eligible for:

• Rebates from your local energy company
• Tax credits up to $2,500 under the Inflation Reduction Act

These incentives make high-efficiency systems even more affordable to adopt.

The Bottom Line

The Mitsubishi Intelli-Heat dual fuel system means that this family gets:

✅ Year-round comfort they need
✅ Backup system with gas furnace for extreme weather
✅ State-of-the-art performance with minimal energy use
✅ Affordable installation with rebates and tax credits

Ready to Upgrade Your Home’s Comfort?

If you notice your heating bills keep going up, and you know it’s getting time to replace your home HVAC system, give us a call here at A Guy. We can help you find the perfect system to meet all your home comfort needs, and it may be that a dual fuel system like the one we installed in this home will give you the comfort you crave while keeping your monthly energy bills affordable for years to come.

Contact A Guy today to learn more about how a Mitsubishi Intelli-Heat system could transform your home’s comfort and efficiency.