As you’re well aware of, utility costs have been increasing dramatically and your comfort system accounts for the majority of your home’s energy usage.   Bryant and Gaithersburg Air Conditioning & Heating have long been a leader in manufacturing and installing high quality, energy efficient systems for your home.  Over the last few years the Hybrid Heat System has become more popular to help combat rising energy costs.

The Hybrid Heat System combines the strengths of both gas and electric heat sources to provide the most energy-efficient method of heating your home comfortably.  This system allows you more control over your energy consumption (energy bills) by determining which energy source is used under which conditions.  These parameters may be changed as utility costs change to allow you flexibility in maximizing your system’s efficiency.

The Hybrid Heat System is a combination of both a gas furnace and heat pump.  Because a heat pump also provides cooling just like an air conditioner, the Hybrid Heat System is also your total comfort solution year-round.  During the heating season, a balance point is determined based on gas/electricity rates and our climate.  This balance point will determine which energy source is more efficient based on outdoor conditions.  Your system control (thermostat) will constantly monitor the changing conditions and automatically select the heat pump or furnace when there is a need to heat your home.

Once the system control is programmed, your system will operate in the most efficient manner automatically.  There is nothing you have to do differently – Simply set your desired temperature and begin saving on your energy bills!  And when utility costs change, the balance point can be adjusted to ensure that your system is operating at optimal efficiency.

The Hybrid Heat System is designed to provide homeowners options when it comes to choosing energy consumption.  This system does not necessarily make sense for every home.  It obviously requires gas as a fuel source which would be a substantial investment if gas is not already available in your home.  It may not make sense to scrap your existing system and replace it with the Hybrid Heat system today.  However, this system is an excellent option for homeowners concerned with fuel consumption and thinking of replacing their existing comfort system.

If you’d like more information on the Hybrid Heat System, please call Gaithersburg Air Conditioning and heating at 301-926-3253 or visit us on the web at www.Gaithersburgair.com