Heat pumps are becoming a popular alternative to traditional heating and cooling systems, and for good reason. Trane hybrid heat pumps, also known as dual-fuel systems, combine the best of both worlds, ensuring efficient temperature regulation throughout the year.
What Are Hybrid Heat Pumps?
How Heat Pumps Work
At their core, heat pumps work by moving heat from one place to another. In the summer, a heat pump acts just like an air conditioner, taking heat from the air inside the home and releasing it outside to keep your indoors cool. During the winter, the process is reversed, and a heat pump takes heat from outdoors (even cold air contains some heat) and brings it inside.
This is a much more energy efficient process than how traditional heating systems operate, saving significant amounts of energy.
Hybrid vs. Regular Heat Pumps
What sets a Trane hybrid heat pump system apart is that in addition to the Trane ducted heat pump unit, a hybrid system also includes a gas furnace. When temperatures drop extremely low, heat pumps will need to work harder and harder to extract heat from the outdoor air. To avoid the risk of your heat pump not being able to keep your home as warm as you’d like, a hybrid system includes a furnace that’s available as a backup heating source.
Ideal Conditions for a Hybrid Heat Pump
The dual nature of hybrid heat pumps makes them exceptionally useful in areas where winters can be very cold, like central New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania. When a regular heat pump might struggle to maintain desired indoor temperatures, a hybrid system seamlessly switches to its furnace component.
The Benefits of a Hybrid Heat Pump
Energy and Comfort Hand in Hand: With a hybrid heat pump system, you’ll no longer have to choose between energy efficiency and comfort. The system auto-adjusts, ensuring maximum efficiency without compromising on comfort.
Year-Round Solution: One of the primary advantages of Trane hybrid heat pumps is that for the vast majority of the year you can use your heat pump to both heat and cool your home.
Eco-friendly Option: By relying on the heat pump for a significant portion of the year, homeowners use less fossil fuel. This reduced reliance on non-renewable energy sources makes it a greener, more sustainable option.
Why Choose Trane?: With a legacy spanning over a century in the HVAC industry, there’s a reason why Princeton Air prefers the Trane brand. Trane heat pumps come with robust warranties, ensuring homeowners peace of mind. They also make some of the quietest, more reliable heat pump units on the market.
Princeton Air is the trusted local Trane dealer near you, and our team will ensure that your new heating and cooling equipment is installed correctly to provide years and years of affordable home comfort.
Save More on a Trane Hybrid Heat Pump with Princeton Air
Not only will you be getting a high quality new heating and cooling system from Trane and Princeton Air, but we can help you maximize your savings. Installing a Trane hybrid heat pump can qualify you for up to $2,000 in federal heat pump credits. On top of this, many homeowners in our service area can also see additional utility rebates—talk to our team today to see what’s available for your home.
We can also help you take advantage of 0% on-bill repayment (OBR) through your utility, making the transition to a hybrid system even more accessible, making the transition to a hybrid system even more accessible.
