All heat pumps are armed with emergency heat switches. This switch is meant to be utilized as its name implies—in an emergency. The emergency heat switch will turn on a strip, or strips, of electric heat and turn off your heat pump. When the temperature outside gets below 40 degrees, many Circleville residents will flip the switch in order to make it warmer. While this will do the job, we don’t advise doing this. When your system runs in this emergency mode, it can utilize a lot of energy and send your utility costs skyrocketing.
Stephen Hurst Pack Heating and Cooling recommends only flipping on your emergency heat switch if your heat pump has stopped heating your space. When it’s colder outside and it seems like your heat pump is constantly running, let it do its job. It’s actually much more efficient to let your heat pump run that it would be if your heat pump is working in its emergency mode.
If it seems that your heat pump isn’t keeping up with the cooler weather in Circleville, you should give Stephen Hurst Pack Heating and Cooling a call. Investing in a backup heating system might save you some money in the long run. We can install your backup system to work like a dream with your heat pump. So, when it’s so cold that your heat pump can’t pull warmer air into your home, your thermostat can mechanically switch on your backup heating system. This method will keep your home cozy and warm on chilly days—and you can save your emergency heat switch for true heating emergencies.
If you want to learn more about ways you can supplement your heat pump’s heat supply or find out more about how your heat pump works, call our experts at 740-474-5940. We’ll be happy to help. If it’s more convenient for you, you can also arrange an appointment with us online using our handy scheduler.