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HEAT PUMP PRODUCTS

Heat pumps give year-round savings. In summer they remove heat from inside the home (75) and expel it outside (95), effectively cooling and dehumidifying for perfect indoor comfort. In the winter months the action is reversed, heat is absorbed from outside, even though it maybe 40 outside, compressed or concentrated then sent into the home to efficiently provide comfort (72). The warmer it is outside the more heat is available for the heat pump to move inside, however when outdoor temps fall below 35-45 the heat pump has to work more to provide heat in the home. The normally very efficient heat pump unit begins to become less and less efficient the colder the outdoor air temps become.

Thus with outdoor temperatures ranging from 60 to 3 the heat pump is an extremely energy efficient unit. Heat pumps can be more than twice as efficient as gas or electric heat. However, as outdoor temps drop through the lower 30s and into the 20s a heat pump unit will run continuously and much less energy efficiently, it needs some help.

HYBRID HEAT dual fuel systems combines the strengths of two heating sources. HYBRID HEAT includes the incredible efficiency of a heat pump at mild winter temps and the necessary BTU output of a gas furnace when temps drop. This system gives you more control over your monthly heating bills by allowing you to select the most economical heating source for your area. Once the system is set, all you have to do is relax and enjoy the savings. Your HYBRID HEAT Dual Fuel System will automatically switch between the two fuel sources to not only maintain your comfort, but to deliver on the promise of saving you money on your heating and cooling bills.