Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, announces the introduction of the intelli-HEAT Dual Fuel System. This new Mitsubishi Electric solution is compatible with any thermostatically controlled furnace and works with both single-zone and multi-zone systems. intelli-HEAT empowers homeowners who own gas furnaces to improve their homes’ comfort and sustainability by using an energy-efficient, all-electric heat pump as their primary heating source. The furnace remains available to the homeowner as a heating source for extreme cold conditions.
intelli-HEAT offers homeowners the benefit of consistent year-round comfort thanks to its INVERTER-driven compressor technology. Homes with an existing furnace, with or without an existing air-conditioning system, can use the intelli-HEAT system for cooling during warmer months. The all-electric heating is operational while outdoor temperatures are as low as -13º F using the system’s Hyper-Heating INVERTER (H2i).
During periods of extreme cold, intelli-HEAT may switch to the gas furnace as needed based on capacity threshold and economic balance points. The intelligent switchover function built into the control box of the intelli-HEAT system coordinates operation of the furnace and the Mitsubishi Electric heat pump. This smart heating management is designed to result in lower gas usage and reduced greenhouse gas emissions while providing homeowner comfort.
intelli-HEAT connects to a Mitsubishi Electric single- or multi-zone outdoor heat-pump unit and is available in 18, 24, 30, 36 and 42 KBTU/H capacities. Hyper-Heating INVERTER (H2i) systems are compatible and available for both single- and multi-zone applications. The H2i models provide full rated heating capacity even when the outdoor ambient temperature is as low as 5°F. Those models continue to provide reliable heat even with an outdoor ambient temperature of -13°F. Homeowners can manage intelli-HEAT systems with either third-party thermostats or Mitsubishi Electric’s versatile control options, including kumo cloud, kumo touch and select wired controllers.
Homeowners installing intelli-HEAT may also qualify for utility rebates. Homeowners should contact their local utility provider to determine what rebates, if any, may be available to them.
Mitsubishi Electric air conditioner and eat-pump systems should only be connected wit ANSI-Z21.47/CSA2.3 certified furnaces.
