Hybrid Heating

Want the most energy-efficient system for your home?
Talk to Pierce about Hybrid Heat.

Do you want a "green" home? Or simply to save money on high fuel bills? Either way, you’ll reap terrific benefits with a Hybrid Heat system installed by Pierce Refrigeration.

Much like a hybrid car, Hybrid Heat uses two energy sources — with a built-in computer deciding at any given moment which method will provide greater energy savings. Plus, this system will cool your home in the summer, too!

Engineers from Carrier — which makes one of the finest Hybrid Heat systems — have calculated the typical cost savings for homes in the Northeast. While factors such as home insulation, outside weather and interior temperature all play a part, typical energy savings for a 2000-square-foot home could be $709 each year. (Your energy savings may vary.)

Given Southeastern Massachusetts' ever-changing weather, Hybrid Heat is something every homeowner should consider. Pierce's home comfort consultants are experts in helping homeowners decide if Hybrid Heat is right for them. Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation.

How it works:
A Hybrid Heat system pairs a Carrier gas furnace with a Carrier heat pump to provide soothing comfort. This powerful combination can deliver heated air temperatures that are warmer than most traditional heat pumps so air from your vents feels warmer to the touch.

Because a Hybrid Heat system also provides cool air when it's hot outside, this system becomes your total, year-round indoor comfort solution. And with the recent increase in the SEER rating (SEER = Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) of heat pumps, a Hybrid Heat system saves you money during both the heating and cooling seasons.

The control of your Hybrid Heat system is completely automatic. Your Pierce technician will select a balance point — based on your home's characteristics and current energy prices, that tells your control when it's best to select electric heat and when it's time to switch to the gas furnace. As utility rates change, this balance point can be easily adjusted for optimum running cost.