Hybrid Comfort Systems Make Comfort Personal (NAPSA)—With energy costs on the rise, homeownersare look- | \ 3 Ne Si ed YT eA!)EG i ing for ways to save money on their heating bills without sacri- ficing their family’s comfort. Thankfully, there are choices. Hybrid comfort systems, sometimes referred to as dual-fuel sys- tems, offer homeowners the option of switching between two heating technologies to provide the most comfortable indoor air and the chance to save money on cold weatherutility bills. During mild days, an electric heat pump can be usedasthepri- mary heat source, and on thecold- est days, when outdoor temperatures drop to a point where the heat pumpis nolongerefficient, a high-efficiency gas furnace, in- stead of an electric resistance heater, provides supplemental heat. This hybrid, or dual-fuel, system helps ensure comfortable indoor temperatures while balancing the utility load between electricity and natural gas for the most economical operation. According to experts at Johnson Controls, this pairing of systems ag A hybrid, or dual-fuel, system can help keep a home comfortable while saving on cold weather heating bills. parts and makingcostly repairs are lessened because thelife of each unit is extended due to selected use. In addition, the outdoor heat pump can provide high-efficiency air-conditioning during hot weather—another key benefit of the hybrid system approach. Some systems, such as the York Hybrid Comfort System, which consists of an Affinity 8T (18 SEER,or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) Series Heat Pump and matching can provide homeowners with Affinity Furnace, qualify for a lim- save them up to 40 percent on and a 10-year system parts warranty, offering even more savings for homeowners. more personalized comfort and their energybills by taking advan- tage of the most economical source of heat based on weather patterns. Additional savings can be realized when homeowners apply and qualify for utility incentives and federal tax credits. Replacing ited lifetime compressor warranty For more information on heat pumps, furnaces and hybrid com- fort systems, visit www.york upg.com/affinity or call (800) 910- YORK.
