Mitsubishi Electric launches hybrid heating and central cooling system
March 7, 2024 | By HPAC Magazine
The hybrid system allows homeowners with a fossil fuel burning furnace to improve their sustainability with an electric heat pump when outdoor temperatures permit.
Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada has launched its hybrid heating and central cooling system for residential applications.
The new Mitsubishi Electric system connects with any thermostatically controlled furnace* and is available in capacities from 18,000 to 42,000 Btu. (furnace must comply with ANSI-Z21.47. CSA2.3. – excludes oil and drum type furnaces.)
The hybrid system allows homeowners with a gas furnace to improve their sustainability by using an electric heat pump when outdoor temperatures permit, switching over to the fossil-fuel burning furnace during more frigid conditions.
The switchover automatically occurs when the temperature outside drops below a specified point, which is pre-set during installation.
The reduced operation of the gas or propane furnace can typically result in 30% less greenhouse gas emissions.
The Hybrid System comes in standard heat pump or Hyper Heat, Mitsubishi Electric’s cold climate heat pumps.
Features Include:
- Flexible Installation: vertical, downflow and horizontal left/right – control box can be mounted anywhere
- Smaller copper tube diameter with grooved design provides more efficient heat transfer
- Flare piping connections for quick and simple installations with no need for brazing
- Automatically switches between heat pump and furnace operation to ensure comfort and maintain efficiency
- High quality drain pan material with low moisture absorption and high heat capability
