HYBRIDHEAT Systems

The Best Combination of Comfort and Savings from Two Fuel Sources.

With today’s rising uncertainty surrounding utility costs, homeowners nationwide are becoming more and more interested in finding the best, most economical solution for indoor heating and cooling.  Carrier specializes in creating customized home comfort systems tailored to your needs with a broad selection of residential heating and cooling products.  Your Carrier dealer can help you choose the best system for your home, including a HYBRIDHEAT system designed to deliver maximum comfort and economy.

Efficiency

Carrier HYBRIDHEAT systems combine the warmth and efficiency of a gas or oil furnace with the economical heating and cooling capabilities of an electric heat pump.  With two heating fuel sources, a HYBRIDHEAT system provides you with more control over your monthly energy bills by allowing you to choose the most economical heating source.  It can deliver increased savings during the heating season, over a standard gas heating system while maintaining the comfort you and your family deserve.  And, because HYBRIDHEAT provides the flexibility to react to changing energy costs, it’s an excellent investment for long term peace of mind, comfort, and protection against unpredictable fuel cost increases.

Performance

HYBRIDHEAT systems deliver exceptional performance by using a high efficiency heat pump to provide warmth during moderate heating conditions and when electric heat is most economical.  As the temperature drops outside, the system automatically switches to furnace operation at the point where fossil fuels become the most cost-effective way to keep your family comfortable. 

Technology

In addition to a gas or oil furnace and an electric heat pump, a Carrier HYBRIDHEAT system also requires a wall-mounted control that ties the system components together.  The control takes the place of a standard thermostat that would operate a typical heating or cooling system. These controls automatically select the correct heating source. Just set your desired comfort settings, walk away, and let the system do the rest.  Carrier offers three distinct control choices, each offering a different level of system control:

·        Infinity^TM Control – Provides unmatched ease of use with ultimate control over temperature, humidity, dehumidification, and more, as well as seven day programmability, accessory monitoring and maintenance and service reminders.

·        Thermidistat^TM Control – Offers seven day programmability with enhanced comfort through both temperature and humidity control.

·        Standard Thermostat – Automatically selects the correct heating source for best balance of comfort and energy savings with the convenience of seven-day programmability.

The Best Energy Value

No matter which control best fits your needs, you can count on automatic control of your HYBRIDHEAT system.  Your dealer will select a “balance point” that tells your control when it’s best to select electric heat and when it’s time to switch to furnace operation.  As utility rates in your area change, this balance point can be easily adjusted by your installing dealer.  To get the best efficiency from your system, we recommend taking advantage of the seven-day programmability to select a comfort schedule custom-fit to your lifestyle.