Two different energy sources for flexibility and savings.
An American Standard Heritage Hybrid™ comfort system provides you with everything you need
to weather changes in utility costs. By combining an electric heat pump with an oil or
natural gas furnace, you will not only save energy, but also get effective, efficient cooling
in the summer months. Plus, you can precisely tailor an indoor/outdoor Heritage Hybrid™ comfort
system to suit your climate and home by choosing two interconnected units: a furnace that's
placed inside your home and a heat pump outside your home.
Efficient and Flexible Energy System
No matter what the weather report says, you can be confident that your American Standard
Heritage Hybrid™ comfort system will operate in the most economical mode. For example, on
a chilly evening, the electric heat pump switches on to keep your home comfortable,
efficiently drawing heat from the outside air. When the weather turns cold overnight, and
heating with natural gas or oil becomes more efficient, the furnace takes over. Then if the
temperature rises at midday, the heat pump will keep your home cozy and warm.
A heat pump doesn’t use up fuel making heat, it just moves it. In the summer it moves heat
from the inside to the outside of your home, just like a standard central air conditioning
system. In the winter, it functions like an air conditioner in reverse — harvesting heat
from the outdoor air and moving it inside. The air outside may seem cold to you, but there’s
actually heat in all air, and the heat pump collects it to keep your home comfortable. With
the ability to both heat and cool, a heat pump is an economical choice for many climates.
Combined with a furnace in an American Standard Heritage Hybrid™ comfort system, you have
the ultimate flexibility for greater efficiency in all seasons.
A Heritage Hybrid™ indoor/outdoor comfort system consists of these following components:
*The above example is based on weather conditions in Chicago and average
national utility costs. Potential energy savings may vary depending on your lifestyle,
system settings, equipment maintenance, local climate, home construction and installation
of equipment and duct system. To find out how much you can save on energy costs
in your area, ask your dealer for details.
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