All heat pumps are outfitted with emergency heat switches. This switch is meant to be used as its name implies—in an emergency. The emergency heat switch will turn on a strip, or strips, of electric heat and turn your heat pump off. When the temperature outside dips below 40 degrees, many Hodgenville residents will flip the switch in order to warm up. While this will do the job, we don’t propose you do this. When your system operates in this emergency mode, it can use a lot of energy and send your utility bills skyrocketing.
Phelps Heating & Cooling, Inc. advises only flipping on your emergency heat switch if your heat pump has stopped heating your home. When it’s colder outside and it feels 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 Hodgenville, you should give Phelps Heating & Cooling, Inc. 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 the weather is so cold that your heat pump can’t pull warmer air into your home, your thermostat can automatically switch on your backup heating system. This method will keep your home warm and cozy on chilly days—and you can save your emergency heat switch for real heating emergencies.
If you want to find out 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 270-358-3167. We’ll be happy to help. If it’s more convenient for you, you can also book an appointment with us online using our handy scheduler.
