Hybrid Heat

bryant 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

Featured ComparisonBryant Gas FurnaceBryant Gas FurnaceBryant Gas FurnaceBryant 315-AAV
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Model Family987M926T912S310AAV
Annual Fuel Utilization EfficiencyUp to 98.3% AFUEUp to 96.5% AFUEUp to 92.1% AFUE80% AFUE
Energy Star RatedEnergy Star RatedEnergy Star RatedNoNo
Blower MotorVariable-speed full-featured ECMVariable speed, high-efficiency ECMFixed-speed ECMFixed speed
Gas ValveModulatingTwo-stageSingle-stageSingle-stage
Fan Heating OperationModulatingTwo-stage operationSingle-stage
Factory Warranty Parts10-year parts limited warranty upon registration.10-year parts limited warranty upon registration.10-year parts limited warranty when properly registered.10yr limited warranty.
Heat Exchanger WarrantyLifetime limited warrantyLifetime limited warrantyHeat exchanger warranty: Primary – Lifetime / Secondary – 20 yr. Limited20yr limited warranty
Sound LevelQuieTech™QuieTech™QuieTech™QuieTech™
Manufacturer’s Stated Benefits
  • Precise gas modulation with movements in 1% increments
  • Variable-speed blower allows unit to operate at lower speeds up to 90% of the time, ensuring consistent airflow and temperature.
  • Perfect HeatTMtechnology monitors changing conditions to adjust heating
  • Perfect HumidityTMtechnology removes up to 127% more moisture than a standard furnace
  • Fan On PlusTMtechnology
  • Enjoy the ultra-quiet performance and even-temperature comfort of variable speed air delivery. It’s also the best choice for imp
  • Perfect Heat™ technology means consistent comfort by adjusting system operation to changing conditions
  • Perfect Humidity™ technology capability with appropriate control and equipment removes more moisture than a standard furna
  • Fan On Plus™ lets you choose the speed of continuous fan operation with a compatible control
  • Insulated cabinet for quieter operation
  • 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
  • Pilot-freePerfectLight™ ignition
  • Insulated cabinet for quieter operation
  • Hybrid Heat® system capable
  • Filter cabinet

Heat Pump Choices for Hybrid Heat Systems

Featured ComparisonBryant Hybrid Heat System 280ANVBryant 288BNVBryant Heat PumpBryant Hybrid Heat
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Model Family280ANV288BNV285B214D
Efficiency SEERUp to 20.5 SEERUp to 18 SEERUp to 16 SEERUp to 14 SEER
Efficiency EERUp to 16 EERUp to 12.5 EERN/AUp to 11 EER
Efficiency HSPFUp to 13 HSPFUp to 11 HSPFUp to 9.0 HSPF HeatingUp to 8.2 HSPF
Energy Star RatedEnergy Star RatedEnergy Star RatedEnergy Star®No
Sound LevelAs low as 62 DBA As low as 55 DBA68 DBAs low as 69 dB
Refrigerant TypePuronPuronPuron® refrigerantPuron®
CompressorTrue variable-speed5-stage rotary with as wide as 25-100% capacity rangeSingle-stage scroll1 Stage Scroll
Factory Warranty Parts10-year parts limited warranty when properly registered.10-year parts limited warranty upon registration10-year parts limited warranty upon registration10-year parts limited warranty upon registration
Factory Warranty Compressor10-year parts limited warranty when properly registered.10-year limited warranty10-year limited warranty10-year limited warranty
Manufacturer’s Stated Benefits
  • Compressor sound blanket; quiet mount split post compressor grommets, forward-swept fan blade
  • Senses operating conditions and adjusts to enhance system reliability
  • Excellent performance with zoned systems
  • 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
  • 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
  • 12.5 EER efficiency
  • Optimal dehumidification capability with the Evolution Connex™ Control
  • 5 stages of variable-speed operation with longer, lower stage cycles to give you more energy savings and better temperature mana
  • 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
  • Enjoy Wi-Fi® remote access capability to allow complete programming and change control from anywhere with the Evolution®
  • AeroQuiet™ System design
  • DuraGuard™ Plus protection system
  • DuraGuard™ protection package
  • Steel louvered coil guard