Hybrid Heat

With a traditional heating and cooling system, if you wanted to save more, you had to use less. But a Hybrid Heat system combines the benefits of intelligent control for both gas and electric heating to create an intuitive system that can actually react to changing conditions.

No matter what the temperature is outside, a Hybrid Heat system will automatically select the fuel source most efficient for your home, which means you'll stay warm in the winter, cool in the summer and save money all year long.

To design a Hybrid Heat system for your home, we professionally match one of our heat pump units with a natural gas furnace. Contact us to see how much energy you can save over your existing system.

Gas Furnace Choices for Hybrid Heat Systems

Z9VT

Z9VT 97%+ AFUE Two Stage Variable Speed Furnace

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Model Family: Z9VT
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency: 97% AFUE
Energy Star Certified: ENERGY STAR®
Blower Motor: High-efficiency, variable-speed ECM fan motor
Gas Valve: Electronic Hot Surface Ignition
Inducer Draft Motor: N/A
Fan Heating Operation: Two-stage
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-year Parts Limited Warranty
Heat Exchanger Warranty: Lifetime Heat Exchanger Warranty
Sound Level: Quiet Operation
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Integrated self-diagnostic control module
  • All models are convertable to use propane (LP) gas.
Z9ET

Z9ET 97% AFUE Two Stage Furnace

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Model Family: Z9ET
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency: 97% AFUE
Energy Star Certified: No
Blower Motor: Standard, high-efficiency 5-Speed ECM fan motor
Gas Valve: Electronic hot-surface ignition
Inducer Draft Motor: N/A
Fan Heating Operation: Two-stage Operation
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-year Parts Limited Warranty (w/ Product Registration)
Heat Exchanger Warranty: Up to Lifetime Heat Exchanger Warranty
Sound Level: Quiet Operation
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Compact 33-inch height fits into tight spaces
  • Fully insulated cabinet design for quiet operation
  • New safety features include 100% shut-off for main gas valve and blower door safety switch
Z9ES

Z9ES 96% AFUE Single Stage Furnace

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Model Family: Z9ES
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency: 96% AFUE
Energy Star Certified: No
Blower Motor: 5 speed, direct drive Standard ECM style high efficiency DC motor.
Gas Valve: Energy-saving, hot-surface ignition
Inducer Draft Motor: N/A
Fan Heating Operation: N/A
Factory Warranty Parts: 10 Year Parts Limited Warranties (w/product registration)
Heat Exchanger Warranty: Up to Lifetime Heat Exchanger Warranty
Sound Level: Quiet Operation
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Compact, 33-inch height fits into tight spaces
  • 100% shut off main gas valve for extra safety.
Z8ET

Z8ET 80% AFUE Two Stage Furnace

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Model Family: Z8ET
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency: 80% AFUE
Energy Star Certified: No
Blower Motor: Standard, high-efficiency ECM motor
Gas Valve: Two-stage
Inducer Draft Motor: N/A
Fan Heating Operation: Two-stage
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-year Parts Limited Warranty
Heat Exchanger Warranty: Lifetime Heat Exchanger Warranty
Sound Level: Quiet Operation
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Compact 33-inch height fits into tight spaces
  • Fully insulated cabinet design

Heat Pump Choices for Hybrid Heat Systems

XH6

XH6 16 SEER2 Two-Stage Heat Pump

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Model Family: XH6
Efficiency SEER2: 16 SEER2
Efficiency EER2: N/A
Efficiency HSPF2: 8.0+ HSPF2
Energy Star Certified: Energy Star
Sound Level:
Refrigerant Type: R-454B
Compressor: 2-Stage (on 2T+ models)
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-year Parts Limited Warranty
Factory Warranty Compressor: 10-year Compressor Limited Warranty
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Optimized matches to meet CEE Tier 1 Efficiency for Maximum Rebate and Tax Credit Eligibility!
  • Save on energy costs and fossil fuels using a heat pump as the primary heat source, or paired with a gas furnace.
  • Rugged, Salt Spray-Rated powder coat paint in a sleek, NEW color!
HH8

HH8 Side-Discharge Heat Pump

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Model Family: HH8
Efficiency SEER2: Up to 18 SEER2
Efficiency EER2: N/A
Efficiency HSPF2: 9+ HSPF2
Energy Star Certified: No
Sound Level: Quiet Operation
Refrigerant Type: R-454B
Compressor: Inverter-driven, variable speed compressor
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-year Parts Limited Warranty (w/ Product Registration
Factory Warranty Compressor: N/A
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Side-discharge design and compact footprint for ducted systems
  • Premium solution for hybrid system applications when paired with a gas furnace
  • Optimized matches to meet eligibility requirements for most federal and regional tax credits, rebates and other incentives
  • Up to 30% smaller footprint than traditional equipment
XH5

XH5 15.2 SEER2 2-Stage Heat Pump

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Model Family: XH5
Efficiency SEER2: 15.2 SEER2 or higher
Efficiency EER2: N/A
Efficiency HSPF2: 8 + HSPF2
Energy Star Certified: ENERGY STAR®
Sound Level: Quiet Operation
Refrigerant Type: R-454B
Compressor: 2-Stage Compressor (on 2T or higher)
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-year Parts Limited Warranty (w/ Product Registration)
Factory Warranty Compressor: 10 Year Compressor (w/ Product Registration)
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Optimized matches to meet CEE Tier 1 Efficiency for Maximum Rebate and Tax Credit Eligibility!
  • Rugged, Salt Spray-Rated powder coat paint in a sleek, NEW color!
  • Save on energy costs and fossil fuels using a heat pump as the primary heat source, or paired with a gas furnace
XH4

XH4 14.3 SEER2 2-Stage Heat Pump

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Model Family: XH4
Efficiency SEER2: 14.3 SEER2
Efficiency EER2: N/A
Efficiency HSPF2: 7.5 HSPF2
Energy Star Certified: No
Sound Level: Quiet Operation
Refrigerant Type: R-454B
Compressor: 2-Stage (on 2T+ models)
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-year Parts Limited Warranty (w/ Product Registration)
Factory Warranty Compressor: 10 Year Compressor (w/ Product Registration)
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Rugged, Salt Spray-Rated powder coat paint in a sleek, NEW color!
  • Single-and-three-phase models available
  • Unit can be matched with a Champion® residential gas furnace to create a dual-fuel comfort system