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Hybrid Heat

With a traditional heating and cooling system, if you wanted to save more, you had to use less. But a Hybrid Heat system combines the benefits of intelligent control for both gas and electric heating to create an intuitive system that can actually react to changing conditions.

No matter what the temperature is outside, a Hybrid Heat system will automatically select the fuel source most efficient for your home, which means you'll stay warm in the winter, cool in the summer and save money all year long.

To design a Hybrid Heat system for your home, we professionally match one of our heat pump units with a natural gas furnace. Contact us to see how much energy you can save over your existing system.

Gas Furnace Choices for Hybrid Heat Systems

987M

EVOLUTION™ 98 VARIABLE-SPEED MODULATING GAS FURNACE

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Model Family: 987M
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency: Up to 98.3% AFUE
Energy Star Rated: ENERGY STAR®
Blower Motor: Variable-speed full-featured ECM
Gas Valve: Modulating
Inducer Draft Motor:
Fan Heating Operation: Four speeds of continuous fan operation with a compatible control
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-year parts limited warranty upon registration
Heat Exchanger Warranty: Lifetime limited warranty; Red ShieldTM 10-year unit replacement warranty (heat exchanger failure only) upon timely registration.
Sound Level: Quiet operation
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Variable-speed blower allows unit to operate at lower speeds up to 90% of the time, ensuring consistent airflow and temperature.
  • Perfect Heat™ technology monitors changing conditions to adjust heating
  • Perfect Humidity™technology removes up to 127% more moisture than a standard furnace
  • Fan On Plus™ technology
986T

EVOLUTION™ 96 VARIABLE-SPEED GAS FURNACE

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Model Family: 986T
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency: Up to 96.7% AFUE
Energy Star Rated: ENERGY STAR®
Blower Motor: Variable-speed ECM and two speed inducer motor
Gas Valve: Two-stage
Inducer Draft Motor:
Fan Heating Operation: Four speeds of continuous fan operation with a compatible control
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-year parts limited warranty upon registration
Heat Exchanger Warranty: Lifetime limited warranty on heat exchanger
Sound Level: Quiet operation
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Silicon Nitride Perfect Light™ Hot Surface Igniter
  • SmartEvap™ technology can lower the humidity level in the home by nearly 10 percent when paired with a compatible condensi
  • FanOnPlus™ technology allows control of continuous fan speed from a compatible thermostat
  • Aluminized-steel primary heat exchanger
  • Stainless-steel condensing secondary heat exchanger
912S

Legacy™ 92 GAS FURNACE

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Model Family: 912S
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency: Up to 92.1% AFUE
Energy Star Rated: N/A
Blower Motor: Fixed-speed constant torque ECM motor
Gas Valve: Single-stage
Inducer Draft Motor:
Fan Heating Operation: Fixed Speed
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-year parts limited warranty when properly registered.
Heat Exchanger Warranty: 20-year limited warranty on heat exchanger when properly registered.
Sound Level: Quiet operation
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Fan On Plus™ technology lets you choose the speed of continuous fan operation with a compatible control
  • PerfectLight™ hot surface igniter eliminates gas-wasting pilot light
  • Insulated cabinet for quieter operation
  • Allows gas furnace/heat pump system combinations for best heating efficiences
  • Filter cabinet
800S

LEGACY MULTI 18-SPEED 80% GAS FURNACE

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Model Family: 800S
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency: 80% AFUE
Energy Star Rated: No
Blower Motor: Fixed-Speed Constant Torque ECM (FCT)
Gas Valve: Single-stage
Inducer Draft Motor:
Fan Heating Operation: Single Speed Draft Induced
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-year parts limited warranty
Heat Exchanger Warranty: 20-year heat exchanger limited warranty
Sound Level: Quiet operation
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Insulated cabinet for quieter operation
  • Pilot-free PerfectLight™ ignition
  • Galvanized steel

Heat Pump Choices for Hybrid Heat Systems

284ANV

EVOLUTION™ EXTREME 24 VARIABLE-SPEED HEAT PUMP

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Model Family: 284ANV
Efficiency SEER2: Up to 22 SEER2
Efficiency EER2: up to 14 EER2
Efficiency HSPF2: Up to 10.5 HSPF2
Energy Star Rated: ENERGY STAR®
Sound Level: 51 dB during lowest capacity cooling operating condition
Refrigerant Type: Puron®
Compressor: Variable Speed Compressor
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-Year Parts Limited Warranty
Factory Warranty Compressor: N/A
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • 10-year unit replacement limited warranty
  • Evolution™ air purifier included with purchase
  • Quiet Mode feature enables homeowners to cap sound levels at 69 dBA
  • Extreme humidity control - Can remove up to 400% more moisture than standard systems
  • Over-the-air software update capabilities
  • Bluetooth® connectivity for enhanced service & diagnostics
  • Senses operating conditions and adjusts to enhance system reliability
  • Excellent performance with zoned systems
  • DuraGuard™ Plus protection for lasting durability against the elements
  • True variable-speed operation with longer, lower speed cycles to give you more energy savings.
288BNV

Evolution® Variable-Speed Heat Pump

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Model Family: 288BNV
Efficiency SEER2: Up to 18.5 SEER2
Efficiency EER2: up to 12.5 EER2
Efficiency HSPF2: up to 9 HSPF2
Energy Star Rated: ENERGY STAR®
Sound Level: As low as 55 DBA
Refrigerant Type: Puron®
Compressor: 5-stage rotary with as wide as 25-100% capacity range
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-year parts limited warranty upon registration
Factory Warranty Compressor: 10 year limited warranty on compressor
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Sheet metal construction with baked-on, complete outer paint coverage for lasting durability against the elements
  • Attractive, louvered cabinet protects the coil against physical damage
  • Optimal dehumidification capability with the Evolution Connex™ Control
  • Soft start and smooth ramp up to operating speeds
  • Senses operating conditions and adjusts to enhance system reliability
  • Excellent performance with zoned systems
  • Bryant's smallest ducted, variable-speed heat pump can fit discreetly into your landscape
246SAN

PREFERRED SINGLE-STAGE HEAT PUMP WITH INTELISENSE™ TECHNOLOGY

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Model Family: 246SAN
Efficiency SEER2: Up to 16 SEER2
Efficiency EER2: Up to 13 EER2
Efficiency HSPF2: Up to 7.8 HSPF2
Energy Star Rated: ENERGY STAR®
Sound Level: as low as 67 dB
Refrigerant Type: Puron Advance refrigerant
Compressor: Single-stage scroll
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-year parts limited warranty upon registration
Factory Warranty Compressor: 10-year parts limited warranty upon registration
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • DuraGuard™ Plus protection system
  • Enjoy Wi-Fi® remote access capability with the ecobee Smart Thermostat by Bryant
235SAN

LEGACY SINGLE-STAGE HEAT PUMP

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Model Family: 235SAN
Efficiency SEER2: up to 16 SEER2
Efficiency EER2: up to 13 EER2
Efficiency HSPF2: up to 7.8 HSPF2
Energy Star Rated: ENERGY STAR®
Sound Level: as low as 70
Refrigerant Type: Puron Advance refrigerant
Compressor: Single-Stage
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-year parts limited warranty upon registration
Factory Warranty Compressor: 10-year parts limited warranty upon registration
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • DuraGuard™ protection system
  • Enjoy Wi-Fi® remote access capability with the ecobee Smart Thermostat by Bryant