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Is a gas fired boiler always the most cost-effective way to provide back-up heat for the fluid loop?

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Is a gas fired boiler always the most cost-effective way to provide back-up heat for the fluid loop?

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No. In fact, using an air-to-water heat pump will almost always be a more energy-efficient way to provide back-up heat for the fluid loop. Plus utility rebates and tax credits are available in some areas. Ask your local Wescor office about the incentives available for air-to-water heat pumps.