Hybrid Heat® split systems

Hybrid Heat® split systems

It’s a smarter version of your standard split system, with an energy efficient twist: In addition to gas furnace heat, this system automatically figures out how to get the best efficiency by also using an electricity-fueled heat pump to provide warmth. Bonus―the heat pump functions in the place of an air conditioner too.

In the warmer, humid climates of the south you might consider a high performance heat pump with a lower efficiency and lower up front cost furnace so you can have the furnace as backup heating on really cold nights, while taking advantage of the high-efficiency heat pump most of the year. A heat pump with a variable-speed compressor matched to a furnace with a variable-speed blower motor can do an amazing job of pulling humidity out of the air in the summer to save money.

Meanwhile, in colder climates, it’s best to pair your heat pump with a high-efficiency furnace. Despite the cold, you might be surprised by just how much mileage―not to mention cost-saving efficiency―you’ll get from a heat pump in the spring, fall and, yes, even winter months.

A Hybrid Heat system includes:

• Heat pump―provides summer cooling and dehumidification and warmth in cooler seasons
• Evaporator coil―the indoor component of your outdoor heat pump
• Furnace―provides heating and the fan used year round to circulate air
• Ducts―carry the conditioned air throughout your home
• Control or thermostat―your interface for controlling your system
• Optional air quality accessories―clean, humidify, and freshen air before it circulates throughout your home