Hybrid heat explained

A hybrid heat system reacts to changes in temperature and automatically adjusts to the method available to heat or cool a house. It requires a furnace with a heat pump.[1]

Mechanics

A heat pump can be used to cool or heat a house. The heat pump transfers heat by transmitting of R-410A refrigerant.[2]

Hybrid heat works with gas furnace and electric heat pump systems[3] or using a variable-speed fan. Variable-speed fans use direct-current-electronically commutated motors (ECM).[4] [5]

Energy consumption

A heat pump can reduce electricity use by up to 40% by transferring heat instead of making heat with fuel, for example a gas furnace.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023-01-24 . Hybrid Heat Systems: How Do They Work? - TraneĀ® . 2023-08-03 . Trane Residential . en.
  2. "How Heat Pumps Work", HowStuffWorks, Retrieved December 16, 2015
  3. Web site: Jones . Kristen . Aug 1, 2023 . How do hybrid dual fuel systems work? . Dec 3, 2023 . HVAC.com.
  4. "Energy Star Showcases Efficient, Green HVAC Products", ACHR News, Retrieved December 16, 2015
  5. "Comparing Motor Technologies", ACHR News, Retrieved December 16, 2015
  6. "Heat Pump Systems", Energy.gov, Retrieved December 16, 2015