Hybrid Heat question

[BParson03]

I've been thinking about the hybrid heat systems. My question is, would it be possible to keep the gas furnace that I have now (since it isn't that old) and just upgrade to a heat pump (with the new coil), or would the furnace absolutely need changed out too? I figured on just using the furnace for when it was too cold for just the heat pump to operate.

Thoughts?

[genduct]

Depends on the fan capacity, but if was enough fan for AC then I don't see why a cased coil for HP wouldn't work

[BParson03]

Yeah, I think it was like a 5 speed fan. It runs on the medium speed for the heat and high for the AC>

[seatonheating]

Yeah, I think it was like a 5 speed fan. It runs on the medium speed for the heat and high for the AC>


Are you trying for a tax rebate as well?

[BParson03]

No, I don't care about a tax rebate

[seatonheating]

No, I don't care about a tax rebate



Then by all means keep your existing furnace. What brand is your furnace? I would keep it all the same manufacturer if possible.

Model number of your furnace please?

[Air flow man]

From the info you give, it sounds like away to go. Depending on your t-stat you may need some additional controls. Like a duel fuel kit or i find the Honeywell vision-pro8000 with the outdoor sensor works really good.

[2nu2no]

you normaly can't get to 15 SEER with a PSC motor will need ECM if you want high eff

[seatonheating]

you normaly can't get to 15 SEER with a PSC motor will need ECM if you want high eff


Ya, would help to know where BParsons lives...????????????

[chuckcrj]

What do you call "not that old"? 10 years? 15 years?