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Should You Consider a Hybrid Heating System?

Monday, January 3rd, 2022

Ecologic home , green outline on whiteThe cold can be brutal. Not only is it uncomfortable, but it’s dangerous. Many homes are too cold because of an insufficient heating source. Most people think of their heating options as a combustion furnace or a heat pump, yet there’s another option. A hybrid heating system, also known as a dual heating system, combines a heat pump and a furnace – you get the benefits of having both. To be a little more specific, a hybrid heating system is an air-source heat pump backed by a combustion furnace. When temperatures dip below a certain number, the combustion furnace is activated to keep your home warm and toasty during the coldest weather conditions. You can either specify the furnace to turn on a certain number or manually switch it. If you struggle with getting your home warm enough because you live in a particularly cold climate like Boston, MA, you’ll want to consider a hybrid heating system for various reasons.

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