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Hybrid Heat

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

GMVM97

Modulating, Variable-Speed ECM Gas Furnace

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Model Family: GMVM97
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency: Up to 98% AFUE
Energy Star Rated: ENERGY STAR®
Blower Motor: Quiet variable-speed induced draft blower
Gas Valve: Self-calibrating modulating gas valve
Inducer Draft Motor: Quiet variable-speed induced draft blower
Fan Heating Operation: Variable-Speed
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-Year Parts Limited Warranty
Heat Exchanger Warranty: Lifetime Heat Exchanger Limited Warranty
Sound Level: Quiet operation
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • 10-Year Unit Replacement Limited Warranty
  • Heavy-duty aluminized-steel tubular heat exchanger
  • Stainless-steel secondary heat exchanger
  • ComfortNet Communicating System compatible
  • Uses ComfortNet™ communicating, two-stage or single-stage thermostats
GCVM97

Modulating, Variable-Speed ECM Gas Furnace

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Model Family: GCVM97
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency: Up to 97% AFUE
Energy Star Rated: ENERGY STAR®
Blower Motor: Quiet variable-speed
Gas Valve: Self-calibrating modulating
Inducer Draft Motor: variable-speed induced draft blower
Fan Heating Operation: variable speed draft induced
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-Year Limited Parts Warranty
Heat Exchanger Warranty: Lifetime Limited Warranty
Sound Level: Quiet operation
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Heavy-duty aluminized-steel tubular heat exchanger
  • Stainless-steel secondary heat exchanger
  • ComfortNet™ Communications System compatible
  • Uses ComfortNet™ communicating, two-stage or single-stage thermostats
GMVC96

Two-Stage, Variable-Speed ECM Gas Furnace

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Model Family: GMVC96
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency: Up to 96% AFUE
Energy Star Rated: ENERGY STAR®
Blower Motor: Variable Speed
Gas Valve: Two-stage
Inducer Draft Motor:
Fan Heating Operation: Two-speed induced draft
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-Year Limited Parts Warranty
Heat Exchanger Warranty: Lifetime Limited Warranty
Sound Level: Quiet operation
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Aluminized-steel tubular heat exchanger
  • Efficient, quiet variable-speed circulator moto
  • ComfortNet™ Communications System compatible
  • Durable 110-volt silicon nitride igniter
  • Self-diagnostic control board
GMVC80

Two-Stage, Variable-Speed ECM Gas Furnace 80% AFUE

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Model Family: GMVC80
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency: 80 AFUE
Energy Star Rated: No
Blower Motor: Vaiable Speed ECM motor
Gas Valve: Two-stage
Inducer Draft Motor: Two Speed
Fan Heating Operation: Two speed induced draft
Factory Warranty Parts: 10 year limited warranty
Heat Exchanger Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty
Sound Level: Quiet operation
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Durable Silicon Nitride Igniter – Eliminates the need for an energy-wasting pilot light
  • Self-Diagnostic Control Board – Continuously monitors the system for consistent, reliable operation.
  • Thermally -Insulated Cabinet
  • Commissioning and diagnostics via on board Bluetooth with the CoolCloud™ phone and tablet application

Platinum 95

Platinum 95 Furnace

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Model Family: Platinum 95
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency: Up to 97.3 percent AFUE
Energy Star Rated: ENERGY STAR®
Blower Motor: Variable-speed ECM blower motor with Comfort-R™
Gas Valve: Fully Modulating gas valve
Inducer Draft Motor:
Fan Heating Operation: Variable speed
Factory Warranty Parts: 10 Year limited warranty on internal functional parts
Heat Exchanger Warranty: Lifetime limited warranty on heat exchanger
Sound Level: Quiet operation
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Provides fully modulating heating, operating between 40 percent and 100 percent firing rates for ultimate efficiency and comfort
  • Automatically communicates and coordinates with your other system components via the AccuLink™ Communicating System
  • Faster, easier installation that is less invasive to your home with a simplified connection to the Comfort Control
  • Saves on energy usage while reducing greenhouse gas emissions** by significantly surpassing government efficiency standards
  • Runs quietly and evenly distributes warm air to every room with its variable-speed fan motor
  • In the summer, Comfort-R™ helps keep your home cooler by reducing indoor humidity
  • Its heavy steel insulated cabinet is durable, quiet and holds more heat in the furnace to better warm your home
Platinum 18

AccuComfort™ Platinum 18 Heat Pump

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Model Family: Platinum 18
Efficiency SEER/SEER2: Up to 18 SEER2
Efficiency EER/EER2: N/A
Efficiency HSPF/HSPF2: Up to 8.5 HSPF2
Energy Star Rated: ENERGY STAR®
Sound Level: 54-76 dBA
Refrigerant Type: R-410A
Compressor: Variable speed
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-year limited warranty on internal functional parts
Factory Warranty Compressor: 12-year limited warranty on compressor
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • 10-year limited warranty on outdoor coil
  • Our AccuComfort™ variable speed line of heat pumps work smarter to maximize home comfort at a lower operating cost.
  • A wider operating range allows our AccuComfort™ variable speed system to remain operating when competition's products are
  • Consistent with 1/2 degree in 1/10th of 1% increments, so you get the comfort you set and the AccuComfort™ technology do
  • An AccuComfort™ system can improve heating capacity by as much as 20%.
  • The lower compressor modulation and fan speeds yield amazingly low sound levels and max out the benefits of AccuClean™ tec
  • Built with quality materials, innovative features, durable construction and backed by our independent American Standard Dealers
S9V2

Gold S9V2 Gas Furnace

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Model Family: S9V2
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency: Up to 96% AFUE
Energy Star Rated: Energy Star Rated
Blower Motor: Vortica™ II blower
Gas Valve: Variable speed
Inducer Draft Motor:
Fan Heating Operation: Two stage operation
Factory Warranty Parts: 10 Year limited warranty on internal functional parts
Heat Exchanger Warranty: Lifetime limited warranty on heat exchanger
Sound Level: Quiet operation
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Greater efficiency in both heating and cooling
  • Industry-changing cabinet is designed to accomodate virtually any home
  • New design is certified to be airtight to less than 1%
  • Combine with the American Standard AccuClean™ for a cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable home
S8X1

Silver S8X1 Gas Furnace

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Model Family: S8X1
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency: 80% AFUE
Energy Star Rated: No
Blower Motor: Multi-speed blower motor
Gas Valve: Single-stage gas valve
Inducer Draft Motor:
Fan Heating Operation: Single stage
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-year limited warranty on internal functional parts.
Heat Exchanger Warranty: 20-year limited warranty on heat exchanger.
Sound Level: Quiet operation
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Durable Silicon Nitride Hot Surface Igniter
  • Heavy Steel Insulated Heat Exchanger Cabinet
  • Automotive-Grade Gaskets And Insulated Blower Compartment
  • Stainless Steel Primary Heat Exchanger and Secondary Heat Exchangers
  • Self Diagnosing Integrated Furnace Control

Heat Pump Choices for Hybrid Heat Systems

GVZC20

High-Efficiency Split System Heat Pump Up to 21 SEER & 10 HSPF

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Model Family: GVZC20
Efficiency SEER/SEER2: Up to 21 SEER
Efficiency EER/EER2: N/A
Efficiency HSPF/HSPF2: Up to 10 HSPF
Energy Star Rated: ENERGY STAR ®
Sound Level: Quiet Operation
Refrigerant Type: R-410A
Compressor: Variable-speed swing compressors
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-Year Parts Limited Warranty
Factory Warranty Compressor: Lifetime Limited Warranty
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • 10-Year Replacement Limited Warranty
  • ComfortBridge™ Communications System compatible
  • Factory-provided filter drier (field installation required)
  • Factory-installed suction line accumulator
GSZC18

Two Stage High Efficiency 18 SEER Heat Pump

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Model Family: GSZC18
Efficiency SEER/SEER2: Up to 18 SEER
Efficiency EER/EER2: Up to 13 EER
Efficiency HSPF/HSPF2: Up to 9.5 HSPF
Energy Star Rated: ENERGY STAR®
Sound Level: Quiet operation
Refrigerant Type: R-410A
Compressor: Two-stage Copeland® UltraTech scroll compressor
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-Year Parts Limited Warranty
Factory Warranty Compressor: Lifetime Limited Compressor Warranty
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • 10 Year replacement Limited Warranty
  • ComfortNet™ Communications System compatible
  • SmartShift™ technology with short-cycle protection
  • Expanded ComfortAlert diagnostics built in
  • Factory-installed bi-flow liquid-line filter drier
  • Factory-installed suction line accumulator
  • High- and low-pressure switches
GSZC16

Two Stage High Efficiency 16 SEER Heat Pump

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Model Family: GSZC16
Efficiency SEER/SEER2: Up to 16 SEER
Efficiency EER/EER2: Up to 13 EER
Efficiency HSPF/HSPF2: 9.5 HSPF
Energy Star Rated: ENERGY STAR®
Sound Level: Quiet operation
Refrigerant Type: R-410A
Compressor: Two-stage Copeland® UltraTech scroll compressor
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-Year Parts Limited Warranty
Factory Warranty Compressor: Lifetime Compressor Limited Warranty
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • 10-Year Unit Replacement Limited Warranty
  • ComfortNet™ Communications System compatible
  • SmartShift™ technology with short-cycle protection
  • Expanded ComfortAlert diagnostics built in
  • Factory-installed bi-flow liquid-line filter drier
  • Factory-installed suction line accumulator
GSZ14

Energy Efficient Split-System Heat Pump

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Model Family: GSZ14
Efficiency SEER/SEER2: Up to 15.0 SEER
Efficiency EER/EER2: N/A
Efficiency HSPF/HSPF2: Up to 9 HSPF
Energy Star Rated: ENERGY STAR®
Sound Level: 74 to 76 dBa
Refrigerant Type: R-410A Refrigerant
Compressor: High-efficiency scroll compressor
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-Year Parts Limited Warranty
Factory Warranty Compressor: N/A
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • 2-Year Unit Replacement Limited Warranty
  • SmartShift™ technology to ensure quiet, reliable defrost
  • Factory-installed bi-flow liquid-line filter drier
  • Factory-installed suction-line accumulator
  • Factory-installed compressor crankcase heater
  • Service ports and controls are accessible while unit is operating

Platinum 95

Platinum 95 Furnace

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Model Family: Platinum 95
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency: Up to 97.3 percent AFUE
Energy Star Rated: ENERGY STAR®
Blower Motor: Variable-speed ECM blower motor with Comfort-R™
Gas Valve: Fully Modulating gas valve
Inducer Draft Motor:
Fan Heating Operation: Variable speed
Factory Warranty Parts: 10 Year limited warranty on internal functional parts
Heat Exchanger Warranty: Lifetime limited warranty on heat exchanger
Sound Level: Quiet operation
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Provides fully modulating heating, operating between 40 percent and 100 percent firing rates for ultimate efficiency and comfort
  • Automatically communicates and coordinates with your other system components via the AccuLink™ Communicating System
  • Faster, easier installation that is less invasive to your home with a simplified connection to the Comfort Control
  • Saves on energy usage while reducing greenhouse gas emissions** by significantly surpassing government efficiency standards
  • Runs quietly and evenly distributes warm air to every room with its variable-speed fan motor
  • In the summer, Comfort-R™ helps keep your home cooler by reducing indoor humidity
  • Its heavy steel insulated cabinet is durable, quiet and holds more heat in the furnace to better warm your home
Platinum 18

AccuComfort™ Platinum 18 Heat Pump

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Model Family: Platinum 18
Efficiency SEER/SEER2: Up to 18 SEER2
Efficiency EER/EER2: N/A
Efficiency HSPF/HSPF2: Up to 8.5 HSPF2
Energy Star Rated: ENERGY STAR®
Sound Level: 54-76 dBA
Refrigerant Type: R-410A
Compressor: Variable speed
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-year limited warranty on internal functional parts
Factory Warranty Compressor: 12-year limited warranty on compressor
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • 10-year limited warranty on outdoor coil
  • Our AccuComfort™ variable speed line of heat pumps work smarter to maximize home comfort at a lower operating cost.
  • A wider operating range allows our AccuComfort™ variable speed system to remain operating when competition's products are
  • Consistent with 1/2 degree in 1/10th of 1% increments, so you get the comfort you set and the AccuComfort™ technology do
  • An AccuComfort™ system can improve heating capacity by as much as 20%.
  • The lower compressor modulation and fan speeds yield amazingly low sound levels and max out the benefits of AccuClean™ tec
  • Built with quality materials, innovative features, durable construction and backed by our independent American Standard Dealers
S9V2

Gold S9V2 Gas Furnace

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Model Family: S9V2
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency: Up to 96% AFUE
Energy Star Rated: Energy Star Rated
Blower Motor: Vortica™ II blower
Gas Valve: Variable speed
Inducer Draft Motor:
Fan Heating Operation: Two stage operation
Factory Warranty Parts: 10 Year limited warranty on internal functional parts
Heat Exchanger Warranty: Lifetime limited warranty on heat exchanger
Sound Level: Quiet operation
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Greater efficiency in both heating and cooling
  • Industry-changing cabinet is designed to accomodate virtually any home
  • New design is certified to be airtight to less than 1%
  • Combine with the American Standard AccuClean™ for a cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable home
S8X1

Silver S8X1 Gas Furnace

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Model Family: S8X1
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency: 80% AFUE
Energy Star Rated: No
Blower Motor: Multi-speed blower motor
Gas Valve: Single-stage gas valve
Inducer Draft Motor:
Fan Heating Operation: Single stage
Factory Warranty Parts: 10-year limited warranty on internal functional parts.
Heat Exchanger Warranty: 20-year limited warranty on heat exchanger.
Sound Level: Quiet operation
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Durable Silicon Nitride Hot Surface Igniter
  • Heavy Steel Insulated Heat Exchanger Cabinet
  • Automotive-Grade Gaskets And Insulated Blower Compartment
  • Stainless Steel Primary Heat Exchanger and Secondary Heat Exchangers
  • Self Diagnosing Integrated Furnace Control