1.Better Heating Efficiency

A hybrid heating system is a great way to make your heating system more energy efficient. A heat pump is generally most efficient during the summer and a furnace is better at coping with very low temperatures. The system is designed to automatically switch between your heat pump and furnace depending on which is the most energy efficient at the time.

Although a heat pump uses some electricity to run, it produces around 3-4 times as much energy as they use, which is an energy efficiency of level 300-400%. Even the most efficient furnace rarely achieves efficiency of more than 94%.

2.Lower Heating Bills

A heat pump uses some electricity to run, but as it runs on free energy from the air or ground, running costs are minimal. You’ll also need to use your furnace less and so won’t need to buy as much gas from a supplier. Some sources estimate that homeowners could save up to 50% on their heating bills annually.

3.Reduced Carbon Footprint

Using less fossil fuels is not only going to save you money but it will also help the environment. When we burn fuels like gas, oil, or coal it emits carbon into the atmosphere which is damaging our planet. Renewable energy technologies such as heat pumps, solar and wind power are becoming more and more common and are more affordable as the government and heating industry works towards a cleaner energy future.

4.Reliable all-year round

A hybrid system is intelligent enough to give you the best heating solution, no matter the weather. So, when the temperature drops and your heat pump is having to work too hard to produce enough heat for your home, the furnace will kick in to sort it out without you having to lift a finger. When it warms up again, the furnace will cut out and the heat pump will take over to prevent you using unnecessary gas or oil.

Many heat pumps can also act in reverse and become an air conditioner in the summer. By investing a hybrid system you’re getting heating, hot water, and air conditioning in one automated energy efficient solution.

5.Longer Lasting System

The average life expectancy for a furnace heating your home by itself is 10-15 years. In a hybrid system the furnace won’t need to work as much and will last longer. As they work as a team both the heat pump and furnace should be in better condition for longer making maintenance simpler and repairs less likely.

6.Government Funding

The Government has been working on different grants to encourage homeowners to convert to renewable heating systems. With an aim to reduce carbon emissions, these grants are based on homeowners replacing fossil fuel systems with energy efficient, low-carbon alternatives.