Overview
Wide range of hybrid units; combines
electric/gas heating with air conditioners. Used for residential
purposes.
The product contains the same components you
find in a typical split system; includes a compressor, fan,
condenser coil, evaporator coil and refrigerant. However, they're
all engineered to work together in one cabinet. The system is
capable of heating and cooling spaces using either electricity or
gas. It combines an XLi electric heat pump with a variable speed
gas furnace for great efficiency. With the flexibility of two
fuels, the system can actually optimize energy use by switching
back and forth to whichever source is most efficient for your
comfort. Manufacturer offers an online Tool called 'System
Customizer', to calculate which product and/or system combination
would be optimal for customers preferences.
The following products are
EnergyStar-certified:
Packaged Gas
Electric (Type: XL16c, XL14c, XL13c,
XB13c)
Systems that can switch from electric air
conditioning to gas heating
Packaged Heat Pumps
(Type: XL16c, XL14c, XL13c, XB13c)
Systems that both heating and cooling
Packaged Air
Conditioners (Type: XL14c, XL13c,
XR13m, XR13h, XB13c)
Systems that offer cooling solutions for
warmer climates
Information last verified on 10th
March 2010